Guest guest Posted August 5, 2000 Report Share Posted August 5, 2000 The LAST thing I can handle is heat when I'm hiving. On a hot day, if I'm itching, you'll find me in a nice COOL Aveeno bath. - Jackie ________________________________________________________________________ Get Your Private, Free E-mail from MSN Hotmail at http://www.hotmail.com Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted August 5, 2000 Report Share Posted August 5, 2000 Any form of heat makes my hives itch like crazy, and yes, I too sometimes experience a burning sensation with them. I'm also more likely to get pressure hives when I am hot. - Jackie ________________________________________________________________________ Get Your Private, Free E-mail from MSN Hotmail at http://www.hotmail.com Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted August 5, 2000 Report Share Posted August 5, 2000 - I have two theories on why hot baths help my hives. 1) I heard somewhere that heat on an insect bite will help because it provokes all the histamines to comeout at once so afterward you have some relief from the itching because there are less histamines left. I don't know if the reasoning is right, but I have found that it works for me. 2) I think my hives are kind of like arthritis because they usually start on my joints (fingers, toes, knees, elbows) and they cause a lot of aching. Hot baths help relieve that aching and make me feel better while I'm in the tub and for about an hour afterward. I have started rating my hives as whether it was a one, two, or three bath day. Also, I really like the Aveeno bath soak, but it is expensive so I am going to try baking soda instead. Just my thoughts on why the baths help me. > >Reply-To: urticariaegroups >To: <urticariaegroups> >Subject: Hives less in heat? >Date: Sat, 5 Aug 2000 10:14:55 -0400 > >Does anyone else find that the hives they have are less in heat - like a >hot >bath or the sauna? My doctor seems to think this is really strange, that >they should be aggravated by heat. > >Any ideas why they would be better with heat, or others w cold? > > > > > >This list is in the service of those who suffer from Chronic Urticaria >(hives). We strive to support and lift each other as a worldwide >cyber-family. > >We share whatever needs to be shared to help one another in our struggle >with Chronic Urticria. > >Any posting that is off the main topic of Chronic Urticaria, we post with a >prefix of NCU -. This is done out of respect for those who do not wish to >read such postings. > ________________________________________________________________________ Get Your Private, Free E-mail from MSN Hotmail at http://www.hotmail.com Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted August 5, 2000 Report Share Posted August 5, 2000 , My hives also get better with heat. Especially when my throat or tongue swells. If I drink something real hot, the swelling usually goes down quickly. jane_doe_press wrote: > Does anyone else find that the hives they have are less in heat - like a hot > bath or the sauna? My doctor seems to think this is really strange, that > they should be aggravated by heat. > > Any ideas why they would be better with heat, or others w cold? > > > > > This list is in the service of those who suffer from Chronic Urticaria (hives). We strive to support and lift each other as a worldwide cyber-family. > > We share whatever needs to be shared to help one another in our struggle with Chronic Urticria. > > Any posting that is off the main topic of Chronic Urticaria, we post with a prefix of NCU -. This is done out of respect for those who do not wish to read such postings. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted August 5, 2000 Report Share Posted August 5, 2000 I can't say that heat has ever made my hives worse, although I am more comfortable in air conditioning. However, when doing dishes or taking a bath, if I have any hives in the areas that are submerged in really warm water, those hives burn really bad. Does anyone else experience this too? Elaine Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted August 5, 2000 Report Share Posted August 5, 2000 Myra and all, It's odd, Myra, the heat? The hot bath, sauna, makes them sort of like spread and then dissipate. I started figuring this was odd when I got some poison ivy in the spring and *that* really felt awful in the hot bath, but the hives felt great. Any ideas as to why? I feel like if I can get to the " why " I could get to a control of this. P.S. Thyroid supplements for hypothyroid make ones' temp go up - I am also on thryoid (was low). My doc and I upped it to see if the hives would leave. No luck, except for the very first time I went on the med years ago. But upping it doesn't change the hives now. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted August 5, 2000 Report Share Posted August 5, 2000 , Me too! Wonder what's different about us and what's going on... > My hives also get better with heat. Especially when my throat or tongue swells. If I drink something real hot, the swelling usually goes down quickly. > > Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted August 5, 2000 Report Share Posted August 5, 2000 No... next to certain medication reactions, heat makes my hives awful!! Connie jane_doe_press wrote: > Does anyone else find that the hives they have are less in heat - like a hot > bath or the sauna? My doctor seems to think this is really strange, that > they should be aggravated by heat. > > Any ideas why they would be better with heat, or others w cold? > > > > > This list is in the service of those who suffer from Chronic Urticaria (hives). We strive to support and lift each other as a worldwide cyber-family. > > We share whatever needs to be shared to help one another in our struggle with Chronic Urticria. > > Any posting that is off the main topic of Chronic Urticaria, we post with a prefix of NCU -. This is done out of respect for those who do not wish to read such postings. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted August 5, 2000 Report Share Posted August 5, 2000 I also get relief from heat application to swelling areas. At times I've put my feet under the bathtub faucet and ran almost pure hot water over the swelling as long as I can stand and then repeat. It takes alot of the pain away instantly. Has anyone noticed that even though it relieves-the swelling gets larger? Also, cold app. does absolutely nothing for me. Now heat from the weather is a completely different story. The hotter the environment, temperature wise.....the more the swelling. I do not have CU so this, for me, applies to DPU. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted August 5, 2000 Report Share Posted August 5, 2000 I also agree with for mouth swelling relief. I do the same, (drink as hot as I can stand water or tea) when I feel the swelling coming on. My tongue or lips/gums still swell but the pain is not as severe. Also do this when throat begins to swell. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted August 5, 2000 Report Share Posted August 5, 2000 , Good thinking. I know what you mean about the one, two or three bath day. This thing is pretty disabling...to say the least (had a real hard time sleeping last night...) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted August 5, 2000 Report Share Posted August 5, 2000 Hi Elaine: I find when I put my arm which is hiving in hot water or doing the dishes it does burn. I dont know why, cause some people find heat soothing. I feel better with cold water. My hives are always so warm till they peak. Do you find that also?? Lets see what others think about heat or cold. Good luck Sandy Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted August 5, 2000 Report Share Posted August 5, 2000 ------- Original Copy ------- >Subject: Hives less in heat? >Date: 08/05/2000 7:49 AM > >To: <urticariaegroups> >Reply-To: urticariaegroups Hi , Your reaction to heat is very strange.......... because heat is a natural mast cell degranulator for everyone, hivers and non-hivers. As are cold and exercise. So, it truly does not make sense that you should improve with heat. BUT, you are not the only one...... we have had several people on this board who said the same thing. Sorry, I don't remember who. Maybe someone else will. Hugs, Myra This list is in the service of those who suffer from Chronic Urticaria (hives). We strive to support and lift each other as a worldwide cyber-family. We share whatever needs to be shared to help one another in our struggle with Chronic Urticria. Any posting that is off the main topic of Chronic Urticaria, we post with a prefix of NCU - .. This is done out of respect for those who do not wish to read such postings. Hi Myra, I read your message. My Urticaria become worse whenever I am subjected to heat, or whenever I have to walk around. Even if I was in a cool climate, The urticaria would appear whenever I got too warm, or was in a place that was overly warm. If I exert myself in hot weather, I suffer all over my body. If I do a lot of walking, the Urticaria not only appear on the bottom of my feet, but I experience facial swelling, urticaria whenever I wear a bra, and just feel altogether miserable. I'm trying to get the doctors to understand what I'm going through. Do you have any suggestions? I print out all relevant information and show it to the doctors, yet they ignore me. I can't take much more of this. I want to be able to spend time with family, go shopping, or just get around. If I do go out, it takes a few days before I can go out again. It's a vicious circle. Is there any way I can convince the doctors that I am not suffering from a Psychosomatic condition? If I suffer from allergies, then what can be done? I'm at my wits end. Lucy Get 100% FREE Internet Access from Freei.Net. 100% FREE, 100% Anonymous, 100% Jam Packed with features. Check us out at http://www.freei.net. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted August 6, 2000 Report Share Posted August 6, 2000 I live in Arizona, where it reaches 120 degrees in the summer and there has never been a decrease/increase in my hives due high or low temps. I have a friend who has cold urticaria and moved to Arizona to decrease the amount of cold weather he would be exposed to (ha! He didn't take into account air conditioning all summer!) Just another one of the inconsistencies of this condition. is Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted August 6, 2000 Report Share Posted August 6, 2000 In a message dated 08/05/2000 9:08:30 AM US Mountain Standard Time, tgallow4@... writes: << My hives also get better with heat. Especially when my throat or tongue swells. If I drink something real hot, the swelling usually goes down quickly. >> When I have swelling from the angio, cold helps relieve it! is Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted August 6, 2000 Report Share Posted August 6, 2000 My Dr. told me to sleep with as little clothing and covers as possible. The heat from my body while asleep with a gown and covers on would cause me to hive. So I run a little AC, use a sheet for cover and wake up with not as much hiving. Hope this will help. Carolyn Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted August 6, 2000 Report Share Posted August 6, 2000 A sustained increase in my core body temp always seems to trigger my hives - a long hot bath, a long time anywhere -- inside or out -- where the temp exceeds 90 degrees (I live in AZ, this happens all summer!). I can keep my hiving under control with 25 mg benadryl every four hours. After being on this list, I know I'm lucky that benadryl alone works so well for me. However, I can double my benadryl dose and set my alarm so I don't miss a dose in the night, but I always seem to hive when I'm sleeping - even when I take a nap. Does anyone else link frequency or severity of hives with periods of sleep? Hives less in heat? > > > > Does anyone else find that the hives they have are less in heat - like a > hot > > bath or the sauna? My doctor seems to think this is really strange, that > > they should be aggravated by heat. > > > > Any ideas why they would be better with heat, or others w cold? > > > > > > > > > > > > This list is in the service of those who suffer from Chronic Urticaria > (hives). We strive to support and lift each other as a worldwide > cyber-family. > > > > We share whatever needs to be shared to help one another in our struggle > with Chronic Urticria. > > > > Any posting that is off the main topic of Chronic Urticaria, we post with > a prefix of NCU -. This is done out of respect for those who do not wish to > read such postings. > > > > > > > > > > > This list is in the service of those who suffer from Chronic Urticaria (hives). We strive to support and lift each other as a worldwide cyber-family. > > We share whatever needs to be shared to help one another in our struggle with Chronic Urticria. > > Any posting that is off the main topic of Chronic Urticaria, we post with a prefix of NCU -. This is done out of respect for those who do not wish to read such postings. > > Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted August 6, 2000 Report Share Posted August 6, 2000 Does anyone else link frequency or severity of hives with > periods of sleep? Always worse at night...not naps, tho. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted August 7, 2000 Report Share Posted August 7, 2000 My hives almost always start in the night. Don't know why. -Judy Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted August 7, 2000 Report Share Posted August 7, 2000 My hives get worse in the heat. If i have been in the sun the next day im usually covered in hives or even if i take a shower i break out really bad. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted August 7, 2000 Report Share Posted August 7, 2000 Hi My hives are worse when I am sleeping so when I get up if I am hiving they are in full bloom. Lets look into this with other people. Sometimes I am afraid to go to sleep. Never know if i will get swelling on my face. Its like living with a time bomb. I wish we could find out what is causing this. I keep taking my antihistamines every night before I go to bed. Take Care Sandy Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted August 7, 2000 Report Share Posted August 7, 2000 Hi this is Joann. You were the first one that I have seen on line that itched more after a nap, or during the night sleep. I have this same thing. My itch is so much worst when I wake up in the mornings, and even if I have a short nap. What do you do for yours? I wash off with baking soda, or rub an ice cube over the skin. and put on Triciminlone Cream or one of the many others I have by my bed. When I wake up say 4:00am I take my Accolate, which is to be taken on an empty stomach. I take 2 a day, suppose to be 12hrs apart. the afternoon one, I hardly ever take it on an empty, I have always just eaten, or it is time to eat. One other women on line that told me about Accolate said she understands it only works about 40%. I don't break out unless I scratch my skin. My problem is this darn intense itching. It moves all over. If I touch one spot, another spot starts to itch, until I'm itching all over. Bangie5052@... (Joann) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted August 7, 2000 Report Share Posted August 7, 2000 Hi, my hives are almost always begun at night. I take double what the MD ordered in atarax and benadryl at night, plus zantac. Also, if I happen to be on a pred taper, I take that at night. I keep my epi pen by the bed. -Judy Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted August 8, 2000 Report Share Posted August 8, 2000 I asked my doc about hives at night. He said this was very common...the most comon. So, I guess I can stop blaming the environment in the bedroom - I have an airpurifier and no rugs etc in there but I don't think it helps.... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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