Guest guest Posted November 19, 2001 Report Share Posted November 19, 2001 Subject: Re: Poll! > > Urticaria Poll > > Present age: 63/female > > Age urticaria started: 61 - Oct., 1999 > > Type or urticaria (if known): Angioedema > > Length of present CU: 2 years - no major life-threatening throat closing attacks since June,2001. Occasional little ones that thankfully don't get going. > > Allergies & other triggers(if known): Thyroid seems to be the cause. > > Meds presently on (and quantities):Synthroid .05 mg., Tapazole 5 mg., Claritin 10 mg., Lipitor 20 mg., Norvasc 5 mg. Angioedema emergency meds: Benadryl, Medrol, Epi-Pen. > > Other non-prescrition meds, remedies: Bi-monthly blood tests to be sure thyroid is stable (Angio seems to occur when I am either hypo- or hyper-thyroid.) During angio attack, ice chips, sips of water for throat > > Creams & lotions that help:N/A > > Meds that did not work: Chlortrimeton > > Other related ailments: Thyroid problems > > Family history - allergy/skin: > > Mother: thyroid problems too, but no allergies > > Father: no allergies > > Siblings: no allergies > > Children: one son allergic to bee stings > > Area of world you live in: Connecticut, USA Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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