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Astrology, Spirituality & Alternative Healing

Kookaburra

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1. Is it allergic reaction, or reaction to cold?

Reply to bluevoter4life (Original post)

Tue Jan 22, 2013, 09:05 PM

Jan 2013

I usually break out in hives when my skin gets extremely cold, or if I come in contact with some allergen. If it's allergic, then perhaps a non-drowsy antihistamine. If it's some other trigger, you can try avoiding that trigger.

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Chronic Urticaria [View all] bluevoter4life Jan 2013 OP

Is it allergic reaction, or reaction to cold? Kookaburra Jan 2013 #1

Not an allergic reaction bluevoter4life Jan 2013 #2

Could it be stress-induced? Kookaburra Jan 2013 #3

I don't THINK so bluevoter4life Jan 2013 #4

Where are they? Are they localized? Squinch Jan 2013 #5

Head to toe bluevoter4life Jan 2013 #6

I'm stumped. You poor baby. Good luck. Squinch Jan 2013 #13

Do you use dryer sheets? PADemD Jan 2013 #7

Are you a big fan of diet drinks? davsand Jan 2013 #8

I've had chronic idiopathic urticaria since 2003. DeSwiss Jan 2013 #9

Do you Why Syzygy Jan 2013 #10

Hard water may be an issue. Have your water tested & look into water softening or filtration if mother earth Jan 2013 #11

herbs with antihistamine properties magical thyme Jan 2013 #12

One note, chamomile should be avoided by those with ragweed allergies LiberalEsto Mar 2013 #15

for allergies with upper respiratory symptoms and asthma, magical thyme Mar 2013 #17

ok, thanks! LiberalEsto Mar 2013 #18

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