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Rash Around Body. Diagnosed As Chronic Urticaria. Taking Medication, Reappearing. Advice?
Suffer from a rash around my body and was diagnosed as chronic urticaria
He has conducted many tests including examination
CBC
And rheumatism and examinations of the liver tests did not show any abnormal results
But the problem persists and treated with anti-histamine, but my body did not respond
The Kortizon addressed for 45 days on signing 60 mg per day, 30 mg am and 30 mg pm
And softened by 5 mg dose every 5 days
And now stopped taking Kortizon on 05/03/2013
But the symptoms reappeared, but slightly on the arms and abdomen
Please advise me because of such symptoms
Thank you
He has conducted many tests including examination
CBC
And rheumatism and examinations of the liver tests did not show any abnormal results
But the problem persists and treated with anti-histamine, but my body did not respond
The Kortizon addressed for 45 days on signing 60 mg per day, 30 mg am and 30 mg pm
And softened by 5 mg dose every 5 days
And now stopped taking Kortizon on 05/03/2013
But the symptoms reappeared, but slightly on the arms and abdomen
Please advise me because of such symptoms
Thank you
Fri, 10 May 2013
Hi, thanks for using healthcare magic
If possible you should have allergy testing done to determine what you are specifically allergic to.
Allergy testing can be done as skin tests or as a blood test, they can check for allergens in your environment, foods, medications , chemicals.
This would allow you to eliminate what it causing the allergic response.
It is important to avoid mental stress, over tiredness , alcohol, tight clothing as all of these are thought to cause or worsen the rash.
You may require long term treatment with a non drowsy anti histamine.
I hope this helps
If possible you should have allergy testing done to determine what you are specifically allergic to.
Allergy testing can be done as skin tests or as a blood test, they can check for allergens in your environment, foods, medications , chemicals.
This would allow you to eliminate what it causing the allergic response.
It is important to avoid mental stress, over tiredness , alcohol, tight clothing as all of these are thought to cause or worsen the rash.
You may require long term treatment with a non drowsy anti histamine.
I hope this helps
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