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What Is The Permanent Relief For Red Bumps And Itching All Over Body?

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Posted on Tue, 17 Dec 2013
Question: I have exactly the same symptoms, red bumps and itching all over my body. Ihave had it for about 9 months and have had several blood tests, several visits to the Dr. and 2 visits with the Dermatologist. They do not know what it is. They have tried topical creams, prednesone for ten days and still no relief. I take antihistamins daily and have been given a mild tranquilizer to assist in sleeping, but to no avail. Somedays it looks like it might be improving, only to rear it's ugly, itchy head and come back the following day even worst than before. I also have tried the vinegar baths, with a very short time of relief. Today, out of frustration after a vinegar bath, with minamal relief, I took a stong antihistamin and 2 advil, which let me have a 2 hour nap, with reasonable relief from the itch. I am a 69 year old male, who has enjoyed reasonably good health until this year. I live in Ontario, Canada.
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Answered by Dr. Sujoy Khan (5 hours later)
Brief Answer: Possible urticaria - exclude drug sensitivity Detailed Answer: Dear XXXXXXX It seems that you are suffering from itchy hives that come and go with some skin swelling, that is referred to as urticaria. Urticaria is a skin condition with raised, red, itchy lumps - rather like nettle stings. It is also known as hives. The lumps can be very itchy and distressing, but are not necessarily dangerous. Each crop of skin lesions usually lasts less than a day, but fresh crops can appear one after the other. Episodes. Those that go on for more than six weeks are called chronic urticaria; shorter attacks are called acute urticaria. Acute urticaria is common - around 20% of the population has an episode at some time in their life. Causes are unknown in most cases - although infections, drug sensitivities (in your case, antihypertensive drugs may need to be reviewed to see if any change in medication matches with the onset of symptoms), thyroid abnormalities (antithyroid antibodies), iron or Vit B12 deficiency and underlying autoimmune diseases such as diabetes can make it difficult to manage. I would urge you to discuss with your doctor about the aforementioned conditions. Your doctors will know individual test to ruled them out. Further, you might need long acting antihistamines for 3-6 months. And occasionally stronger drugs such as ciclosporin may need to be contemplated. A picture will be helpful if you can upload. But I hope I have been able to explain the situation to you. Best Wishes.
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What Is The Permanent Relief For Red Bumps And Itching All Over Body?

Brief Answer: Possible urticaria - exclude drug sensitivity Detailed Answer: Dear XXXXXXX It seems that you are suffering from itchy hives that come and go with some skin swelling, that is referred to as urticaria. Urticaria is a skin condition with raised, red, itchy lumps - rather like nettle stings. It is also known as hives. The lumps can be very itchy and distressing, but are not necessarily dangerous. Each crop of skin lesions usually lasts less than a day, but fresh crops can appear one after the other. Episodes. Those that go on for more than six weeks are called chronic urticaria; shorter attacks are called acute urticaria. Acute urticaria is common - around 20% of the population has an episode at some time in their life. Causes are unknown in most cases - although infections, drug sensitivities (in your case, antihypertensive drugs may need to be reviewed to see if any change in medication matches with the onset of symptoms), thyroid abnormalities (antithyroid antibodies), iron or Vit B12 deficiency and underlying autoimmune diseases such as diabetes can make it difficult to manage. I would urge you to discuss with your doctor about the aforementioned conditions. Your doctors will know individual test to ruled them out. Further, you might need long acting antihistamines for 3-6 months. And occasionally stronger drugs such as ciclosporin may need to be contemplated. A picture will be helpful if you can upload. But I hope I have been able to explain the situation to you. Best Wishes.