Re: CU Triggered Post-Natally

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I wonder about that to. Very odd. My CU started at age 9 and I have been on

meds every day of my life since then. I mentioned to someone once about a

hormonal connection and was told I was crazy as puberty doesn't start that

early. I beg to differ. I might not have been developed or had a period until

I was 12, but I do remember reading somewhere that hormones kick in long

before any physical changes come about. Correct me anyone? , I know

this had nothing to do with your question, but I had to add my two cents in.

[Guest guest]

There's no doubt there's some sort of connection to hormones and CU. I had

hives as a child (only we thought they were mosquito bites at the time - I

was convinced I was the tastiest morsel alive!). When I went through

puberty, it stopped. While I was pregnant, I had a 1 day attack of hives -

giant urt. from head to toe. Very difficult pregnancy, carried twins, ended

up with toxemia, and delivered 6 weeks early. Then 15 years ago, I had

endometriosis, periods had stopped, was in a lot of pain, had a

hysterectomy. Doctor left 1 small piece of ovary so I wouldn't go into

menopause. 2 years after that, the endometriosis was back, requiring a

second surgery to remove it and the remaining ovary. I was already

experiencing some menopausal symptoms before the surgery - mainly hot

flashes. 3 days before the surgery was scheduled, broke out in hives and

went into first anaphylatic attack day before surgery. Been hiving ever

since.

Jackie

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Hi Jackie and all~ I was remembering today that when Alena was a couple

months old her peditrician at the time put her on some hormone cream.

Forgive the explaination but my memory is shot today, anyway the opening

where the urine comes out was much too small. And her hives started right

after she started the cream. ANOTHER ONE FOR THE HMMMMMMMMMM file I have

that is a mile thick. Once she was on the atarax and zyrtec and benadryl I

asked them to stop the hormones because she was so tiny and I didn't want

her to have so many meds. Her peditrician told me that with time it would

open itself. Any thoughts anyone??? ~Alena's Mom

Re: CU Triggered Post-Natally

> There's no doubt there's some sort of connection to hormones and CU. I had

> hives as a child (only we thought they were mosquito bites at the time - I

> was convinced I was the tastiest morsel alive!). When I went through

> puberty, it stopped. While I was pregnant, I had a 1 day attack of hives -

> giant urt. from head to toe. Very difficult pregnancy, carried twins,

ended

> up with toxemia, and delivered 6 weeks early. Then 15 years ago, I had

> endometriosis, periods had stopped, was in a lot of pain, had a

> hysterectomy. Doctor left 1 small piece of ovary so I wouldn't go into

> menopause. 2 years after that, the endometriosis was back, requiring a

> second surgery to remove it and the remaining ovary. I was already

> experiencing some menopausal symptoms before the surgery - mainly hot

> flashes. 3 days before the surgery was scheduled, broke out in hives and

> went into first anaphylatic attack day before surgery. Been hiving ever

> since.

>

> Jackie

>

>

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Hi ,

My daughter was 10 years old last year when she was diagnosed with CU. After several tests were run and several inquiries from the doctors were made about stress in her life (which there was none) I asked them about a hormonal connection caused by getting ready to start puberty. They quickly dismissed it and said there was no connection between CU and puberty. I still wonder because she was perfectly healthy one day and the next day developed hives that have now lasted over a year. There has been no other change in her life other than starting the developing cycle. I'm am also curious about others who feel it is some hormonal change.

Donna (Richmond,IN)

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Jackie,

Do you take estrogen? Do you take progesterone? Do you take testosterone?

You and I are alike in the aspect of we are now "barren". I have taken a synthetic estrogen for a very long time. I too had a hysterectomy leaving the ovaries and then within 6 weeks, I was back under the knife and had cysts and cysts and my ovaries taken out. But...I am now on natural estrogen, and testosterone and progesterone. It must be balanced out---all those hormones. If not, you get dominance in one area and it totally whacks you out.

And...I found out that progesterone is called the "feel good" hormone. And I know now that I can really "feel good". The testosterone is also an upper.

It also helps me assert my self, just like men do (and in case you are wondering, I didn't grow any extra appendanges, and I don't even have to shave!)

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Just curious on the added estrogens. Also, curiously, my mother had hives when she was about 17 when she had my two older brothers, twins, and she too had toxemia poison. She delivered at about 7 months and my bros were not supposed to survive, and even though they came into this world at a hefty 2 and 3 pounds, they grew to over six feel tall and pretty handsome too! It has been really hard on the twin who is still alive after my other brother died last September. I'm not sure I won't forever be sad...

Hive on...

Patti

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I got my CU when i was about to turn 16. I know for sure that I have already started puberty. But I still had hormone changes and whatnot. I dont know...

-Seth

[Guest guest]

Its interesting you mention endometriosis - thats auto-immune isnt it?

> There's no doubt there's some sort of connection to hormones and

CU. I had

> hives as a child (only we thought they were mosquito bites at the

time - I

> was convinced I was the tastiest morsel alive!). When I went

through

> puberty, it stopped. While I was pregnant, I had a 1 day attack of

hives -

> giant urt. from head to toe. Very difficult pregnancy, carried

twins, ended

> up with toxemia, and delivered 6 weeks early. Then 15 years ago, I

had

> endometriosis, periods had stopped, was in a lot of pain, had a

> hysterectomy. Doctor left 1 small piece of ovary so I wouldn't go

into

> menopause. 2 years after that, the endometriosis was back,

requiring a

> second surgery to remove it and the remaining ovary. I was already

> experiencing some menopausal symptoms before the surgery - mainly

hot

> flashes. 3 days before the surgery was scheduled, broke out in

hives and

> went into first anaphylatic attack day before surgery. Been hiving

ever

> since.

>

> Jackie

>

>

>

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I don't know. I've heard it is, and also heard it isn't. So.... ??????

I also wonder about the toxemia. Has anyone heard if that has anything to do

with autoimmunity?

Air hugs,

Jackie

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Subject: Re: CU Triggered Post-Natally

Date: Sat, 31 Mar 2001 09:54:36 -0000

Its interesting you mention endometriosis - thats auto-immune isnt it?

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I went to work today and explained to my bosses what was up with all the doctor's office visits and found out that one of the girls in the office had urticaria while she was pregnant a lot worse than I have it now. She was one of the lucky ones. Hers cleared up after the baby was born in November, but her OB-GYN did tell her that if she got pregnant again, it could come back. Maybe GYNs see more of this than regular GPs.... Something else to think about

Robin in KY

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Robin: There is a type of hive/rash that is produced during pregnancy and then typically resolves itself post partum. I can't think of the name of it right now but perhaps someone will remember.

Barb

London, Ontario, Canada

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[Guest guest]

We don't really know the cause of toxemia. It is possibly an autoimmune

problem. Placentas of these women show signs of " organ rejection " . It is an

awful, potentially life threatening condition for both mom and baby.

Sharon

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>Subject: Re: Re: CU Triggered Post-Natally

>Date: Sat, 31 Mar 2001 08:11:37 -0800

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>I don't know. I've heard it is, and also heard it isn't. So.... ??????

>I also wonder about the toxemia. Has anyone heard if that has anything to

>do with autoimmunity?

>

>Air hugs,

>Jackie

>

>

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>To: urticaria

>Subject: Re: CU Triggered Post-Natally

>Date: Sat, 31 Mar 2001 09:54:36 -0000

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>Its interesting you mention endometriosis - thats auto-immune isnt it?

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Toxemia is a definite connection to auto-immune illnesses. It all plays end run around the hormones and infections related to hormone disorders. URT is a maze and you just have to keep looking for that piece of cheese!

[Guest guest]

Hi Barb/Robin/everyone

I don't know if there is a name for this type of urticaria either, but have a friend who got urticaria every night while pregnant and it went away post partum. Her gynaecologist referred to it as "night urticaria"!! Hugs, Carol

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Robin: There is a type of hive/rash that is produced during pregnancy and then typically resolves itself post partum. I can't think of the name of it right now but perhaps someone will remember.

Barb

London, Ontario, Canada

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