HealthCareMagic is now Ask A Doctor - 24x7 | https://www.askadoctor24x7.com

Get your health question answered instantly from our pool of 18000+ doctors from over 80 specialties
159 Doctors Online

By proceeding, I accept the Terms and Conditions

Dr. Andrew Rynne
MD
Dr. Andrew Rynne

Family Physician

Exp 50 years

HCM Blog Instant Access to Doctors
HCM BlogQuestions Answered
HCM Blog Satisfaction

Suffering From Hives Outbreaks. Took Steroid Shots. Reddish Swollen Patches On The Legs And Body. How To Find Out What I Am Allergic To?

Hello, I have had hives for a little over 2months now. I have been to the er many times and all they do is give me a steriod shot and send me on my way. They are raised and from my knee sown to my ankles swells bad and these red patches on my legs are painful and hard to walk sometimes. they will later turn into bruses. These hives occure on my face, front and back of my neck my arms chest breasts legs stomach all over. Been taking benadryl and i think i am immuned to it. I have tried cream and it makes it really worse. I have also been to the dr and didn t get no where. they took blood from me to see if they can find out what im allergic too. i hear u can t tell through that. Gotta have a patch test. I m not sure whats wrong with me. Can you please help me out? sincerely,Stacy
Sat, 13 Apr 2013
Report Abuse
Allergist and Immunologist 's  Response
pATCH TESTS ARE OUDATED
YOU CAN GO FOR SKIN PRICK TESTS WHICH ARE RECOGNISED IN WORLD
THIS IS MOST SENSITIVE TEST FOR ALLERGIES
YOU CAN ALSO GO FOR BLOOD SERUM TESTS FOR ALLERGEN SPECIFIC ANTIBODIES
BUT I WILL SUGGEST FOR SKIN PRICK TESTS
I find this answer helpful

Note: For further information on diet changes to reduce allergy symptoms or to boost your immunity, Ask here.
Disclaimer: These answers are for your information only and not intended to replace your relationship with your treating physician.
This is a short, free answer. For a more detailed, immediate answer, try our premium service [Sample answer]
Share on
 

Recent questions on Urticaria


Loading Online Doctors....
Suffering From Hives Outbreaks. Took Steroid Shots. Reddish Swollen Patches On The Legs And Body. How To Find Out What I Am Allergic To?

pATCH TESTS ARE OUDATED YOU CAN GO FOR SKIN PRICK TESTS WHICH ARE RECOGNISED IN WORLD THIS IS MOST SENSITIVE TEST FOR ALLERGIES YOU CAN ALSO GO FOR BLOOD SERUM TESTS FOR ALLERGEN SPECIFIC ANTIBODIES BUT I WILL SUGGEST FOR SKIN PRICK TESTS