Hives

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My doctor gave me Zyetec for my hives, started about 3

weeks ago, getting less serious now. I am taking 1

pill per 24 hours, I tried some time not to take after

a 24 hour period, and my skin starts to break out

rashes here and there, small ones.

I started taking the wholeapproach purge last week,

and at the same time still taking Zyetec. Can anyone

tell me if I should stop taking Zyetec now?

Thank you!!

Dawn

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why would your Gastro dr try to talk you into ablating the thyroid?

I'd have to ask him how much experience he's had with it.

What you need to do is TELL your dr, you think that the inderal is the

offender and get another prescription called in. I take Atenolol, but

don't know why they didn't prescribe something like that to begin

with. Then you'll find out real quick if it's the Inderal that's

doing it.

Sandy~Houston

On Fri, 10 Oct 2003 18:38:13 -0000

" rhetoricalyes " <rhetoricalyes@...> wrote:

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vicki, how much Methimazole are you on? And for how long? Same with

the inderal....how much and how long?

Sandy~Houston

On Fri, 10 Oct 2003 18:38:13 -0000

" rhetoricalyes " <rhetoricalyes@...> wrote:

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Hi Vicki

I am taking both Methimazole and Atenolol and after 16 months on

Methimazole I broke out in hives. (@2.5mg Methimazole/day) I

couldn't figure out what would be causing the hives and someone in

another group suggested I try Cetrizine (Zyrtec/Reactine in Canada).

Benedryl never worked very well for me. What a saviour Cetrizine has

been! Within a half hour of taking it, my hives disappear. After 8

months of taking a half a tablet of that almost daily, my hives have

subsided and I only take it when I need it.

I don't know if you are having an allergic reaction to ATD or

Inderol, but if you are looking for relief from your hives, ask your

doctor about Cetrizine.

Lori

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hi Sandy,hi Lori,

Sorry it's been so long but besides taking a bunch of tests all the

time I haven't felt like doing much other that resting. Which is

weird because somebody said hyperT people have all this energy and I

don't. I am feeling better. I am on 20m of Methimazole (10m twice a

day).

I have completely stopped taking the Inderal and the hives are

completely gone. I began taking meds in August. I started the

Inderal first, and after I think back I remember my stomache was

itching slightly but the hives did not come on strong until after I

started taking the Methimazole a couple of weeks later. But what

probably happened was the Inderal was building up to the big bang I

had and maybe was even agitated by the Methimazole. Any way my skin

feels like its normal self. It feels so good to be hive free.

Between my gatro and primary care doctor I still have not gotten back

on Inderal. My primary care doctor said she had to research and see

which other type of medicine is not in that family of medicines, if

my gastro did not provide a new prescription. That didn't sound good

to me so even though the gastro says he is not going to issue me

something else, I am going to wait it out for the new Endocrine in

December. That seems like a long time away but, in the meantime I

have been taking Magnesium supplements and calcium supplements and

some Potassium and lots of liquids.

While the supplements are not creating miracles it does seem to make

me feel normal. If I take them every day my throat does not seem to

throbe as much. I don't have a visible goiter yet. But, I stay

hoarse and my throat throbs if I don't regulary take my medicine,

and/or if I stop the supplements for a couple of days (I tried the

latter just to see if I was imagining it). I am almost sure I am not

on the right dose of Methimazole, but it will maintain me until I get

to my new endocrine. My heart still thumps fast and hard at times

but the palpatations and prick of chest pains aren't as bad or

frequent. Maybe its the supplements. Maybe it's just a phase. But, I

am reading about this worrisome disease.

Anyway, I try not to stress, which is what I think got me here in the

first place. I have also started fixing my own food, so I can limit

my salt and sodium intake. I eat out a lot but then I starting

realizing how much salt is in the food, even at cafeterias like

Luby's; which used to not season food enough.

Oh, and as soon as I get situated with the new endocrine and he gets

all of my records (which I am still waiting on the personal copy I

requested from the other endocrine), I think I am going to dump the

primary care for another one I heard from fellow employees is more

concerned with her patients well-being.

I am so appreciative that everyone on the site has been so helpful

and supportive. Thanks everyone.

Til next time,

Vicki

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Chuck-

Our situations are similar to the T. It sucks so bad. Have reactions

like this stopped with you? I have been taking zyrtec and just popped a 20 mg

prednisone. I have an unfilled prescription for Benadryl though, do you think

it would be better? Was there anything you could pinpoint as a cause of those

three times? Was it your thyroid problem?

A crazy life is one thing, but then trying to do it with stuff like this

all the time. I spent like half the day crying at work. I feel like such

a mess.

Thanks Chuck,

,

You are most welcome.

You wrote:

> ...The first time I was introduced to them was when I got diagnosed with

hashi's and this stuff

> spread across half my face causing one of my eyes to toally swell shut.

Good

> times. Super attractive too lol.

Been there. Done that. Never used the epi-pen, though, just lots of

atarax and Benadryl. Then, all three times that it got really out of

control, prednisone stopped it cold.

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,

Of my three severe episodes, only the second was associated with

definite hypoT. I also had minor episodes when I was younger. All were

idiopathic and eventually went away after continued antihistamine

therapy. The major episodes required the prednisone to stop it. My

doctor described it as a feedback look run amok. He says something

initially " jazzes " up the mast cells (perhaps hypoT, perhaps an allergy

to something I don't eat very often) and they continue to trigger a

cycle of irritation. After decades, we have never figured out what

triggers it, just that nuts can aggravate it once started. I currently

eat lots of nuts of all kinds (except Brazil nuts), so I am sure it is

not an allergic reaction. I also sometimes react to sizing on new

clothing, so it may be an environmental trigger.

You wrote:

> I have been taking zyrtec and just popped a

> 20 mg prednisone. I have an unfilled prescription for Benadryl though, do you

> think it would be better?

Zyrtec is cetirizine hydrochloride, which is a metabolite of hydroxyzine

(Atarax). You don't want the Zyrtec-D version with a decongestant

(pseudoephedrine). Benadryl is very similar in both effects and side

effects to these antihistamines, but it takes a much larger dose, which

makes it more expensive. Your system also adjusts to Benadryl more

quickly, making it less effective for long term treatment. However,

Benadryl is available otc, so it could be used effectively in a pinch.

It is often preferred when an IV form is necessary.

I would stick with the Zyrtec (or Atarax), unless you have a bad

reaction to it. Avoid overdoing it, though. If you take more

antihistamine than is needed to reduce hives to faint blotches, it will

put you to sleep. The more you take, the more you sleep. I would easily

lose an entire weekend on one of the daily doses my wife has to take.

Chuck

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Hi! I used to break out all the time. Then a friend told me to check out my

laundry detergent. They told me to use only Tide original laundry detergent. I

did this and all my rashes went away. The only thing that works is the Tide.

Don't forget your sheets and pillowcases. I also use Ivory soap to wash myself.

Hope this helps. Dauphine999

bear339@... wrote: Chuck-

Our situations are similar to the T. It sucks so bad. Have reactions

like this stopped with you? I have been taking zyrtec and just popped a 20 mg

prednisone. I have an unfilled prescription for Benadryl though, do you think

it would be better? Was there anything you could pinpoint as a cause of those

three times? Was it your thyroid problem?

A crazy life is one thing, but then trying to do it with stuff like this

all the time. I spent like half the day crying at work. I feel like such

a mess.

Thanks Chuck,

,

You are most welcome.

You wrote:

> ...The first time I was introduced to them was when I got diagnosed with

hashi's and this stuff

> spread across half my face causing one of my eyes to toally swell shut.

Good

> times. Super attractive too lol.

Been there. Done that. Never used the epi-pen, though, just lots of

atarax and Benadryl. Then, all three times that it got really out of

control, prednisone stopped it cold.

Chuck

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Chuck-

Did you get all those allergy tests done?? Have you tried giving up certain

foods and then re-introducing them? Also, do you take anti-histamines everyday??

I just get sooo sleepy from them.?I think that the predispotion of being tired

(from the hypoT),?makes it worse?than it would be for the average Joe.?I have

had three cups of coffee today and I'm still nodding off lol. I believe that I

have some sort of gluten sensitivity.? When I discovered that I actually have a

family history of it, I?looked at the symptoms etc. and it really sounded like I

could have it.?I gave up gluten for about a week and a half, maybe a couple

weeks ago? Well, I decided that I wanted to get an endoscopy done so I started

eating gluten again for the test.? Since I reintroduced it into my diet, these

hives have been attacking me with a vengeance. Perhaps it is just coincidence,

but I think there might be something to it.? Your wife has to take large doses

of anti-histamines? My heart really goes out to her. Does she have something

like hypoT causing the urticaria? Well, i think I've way surpassed the questions

limit so I'm out :-)

It's been nice talking!

Re: Hives

,

Of my three severe episodes, only the second was associated with

definite hypoT. I also had minor episodes when I was younger. All were

idiopathic and eventually went away after continued antihistamine

therapy. The major episodes required the prednisone to stop it. My

doctor described it as a feedback look run amok. He says something

initially " jazzes " up the mast cells (perhaps hypoT, perhaps an allergy

to something I don't eat very often) and they continue to trigger a

cycle of irritation. After decades, we have never figured out what

triggers it, just that nuts can aggravate it once started. I currently

eat lots of nuts of all kinds (except Brazil nuts), so I am sure it is

not an allergic reaction. I also sometimes react to sizing on new

clothing, so it may be an environmental trigger.

You wrote:

> I have been taking zyrtec and just popped a

> 20 mg prednisone. I have an unfilled prescription for Benadryl though, do you

> think it would be better?

Zyrtec is cetirizine hydrochloride, which is a metabolite of hydroxyzine

(Atarax). You don't want the Zyrtec-D version with a decongestant

(pseudoephedrine). Benadryl is very similar in both effects and side

effects to these antihistamines, but it takes a much larger dose, which

makes it more expensive. Your system also adjusts to Benadryl more

quickly, making it less effective for long term treatment. However,

Benadryl is available otc, so it could be used effectively in a pinch.

It is often preferred when an IV form is necessary.

I would stick with the Zyrtec (or Atarax), unless you have a bad

reaction to it. Avoid overdoing it, though. If you take more

antihistamine than is needed to reduce hives to faint blotches, it will

put you to sleep. The more you take, the more you sleep. I would easily

lose an entire weekend on one of the daily doses my wife has to take.

Chuck

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I use Tide Free, because there is no perfume in it.

Roni

--- PATRICK REYNAUD <dauphine999@...> wrote:

> Hi! I used to break out all the time. Then a friend

> told me to check out my laundry detergent. They told

> me to use only Tide original laundry detergent. I

> did this and all my rashes went away. The only thing

> that works is the Tide. Don't forget your sheets and

> pillowcases. I also use Ivory soap to wash myself.

> Hope this helps. Dauphine999

>

> bear339@... wrote: Chuck-

>

> Our situations are similar to the T. It sucks so

> bad. Have reactions

> like this stopped with you? I have been taking

> zyrtec and just popped a 20 mg

> prednisone. I have an unfilled prescription for

> Benadryl though, do you think

> it would be better? Was there anything you could

> pinpoint as a cause of those

> three times? Was it your thyroid problem?

> A crazy life is one thing, but then trying to do it

> with stuff like this

> all the time. I spent like half the day crying at

> work. I feel like such

> a mess.

>

> Thanks Chuck,

>

>

>

> ,

>

> You are most welcome.

>

> You wrote:

> > ...The first time I was introduced to them was

> when I got diagnosed with

> hashi's and this stuff

> > spread across half my face causing one of my eyes

> to toally swell shut.

> Good

> > times. Super attractive too lol.

>

> Been there. Done that. Never used the epi-pen,

> though, just lots of

> atarax and Benadryl. Then, all three times that it

> got really out of

> control, prednisone stopped it cold.

>

> Chuck

>

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I get urticaria from the sun. It doesn't have to be

very sunny, and it has happened on a ski slope, but

the lower the temperature, the longer it takes. At

about 90 degrees it takes 6 minutes.

Roni

--- bear339@... wrote:

>

> Chuck-

>

> Did you get all those allergy tests done?? Have you

> tried giving up certain foods and then

> re-introducing them? Also, do you take

> anti-histamines everyday?? I just get sooo sleepy

> from them.?I think that the predispotion of being

> tired (from the hypoT),?makes it worse?than it would

> be for the average Joe.?I have had three cups of

> coffee today and I'm still nodding off lol. I

> believe that I have some sort of gluten

> sensitivity.? When I discovered that I actually have

> a family history of it, I?looked at the symptoms

> etc. and it really sounded like I could have it.?I

> gave up gluten for about a week and a half, maybe a

> couple weeks ago? Well, I decided that I wanted to

> get an endoscopy done so I started eating gluten

> again for the test.? Since I reintroduced it into my

> diet, these hives have been attacking me with a

> vengeance. Perhaps it is just coincidence, but I

> think there might be something to it.? Your wife has

> to take large doses of anti-histamines? My heart

> really goes out to her. Does she have something like

> hypoT causing the urticaria? Well, i think I've way

> surpassed the questions limit so I'm out :-)

>

>

> It's been nice talking!

>

>

>

> Re: Hives

>

>

>

>

>

>

>

> ,

>

> Of my three severe episodes, only the second was

> associated with

> definite hypoT. I also had minor episodes when I was

> younger. All were

> idiopathic and eventually went away after continued

> antihistamine

> therapy. The major episodes required the prednisone

> to stop it. My

> doctor described it as a feedback look run amok. He

> says something

> initially " jazzes " up the mast cells (perhaps hypoT,

> perhaps an allergy

> to something I don't eat very often) and they

> continue to trigger a

> cycle of irritation. After decades, we have never

> figured out what

> triggers it, just that nuts can aggravate it once

> started. I currently

> eat lots of nuts of all kinds (except Brazil nuts),

> so I am sure it is

> not an allergic reaction. I also sometimes react to

> sizing on new

> clothing, so it may be an environmental trigger.

>

> You wrote:

> > I have been taking zyrtec and just popped a

> > 20 mg prednisone. I have an unfilled prescription

> for Benadryl though, do you

> > think it would be better?

>

> Zyrtec is cetirizine hydrochloride, which is a

> metabolite of hydroxyzine

> (Atarax). You don't want the Zyrtec-D version with a

> decongestant

> (pseudoephedrine). Benadryl is very similar in both

> effects and side

> effects to these antihistamines, but it takes a much

> larger dose, which

> makes it more expensive. Your system also adjusts to

> Benadryl more

> quickly, making it less effective for long term

> treatment. However,

> Benadryl is available otc, so it could be used

> effectively in a pinch.

> It is often preferred when an IV form is necessary.

>

> I would stick with the Zyrtec (or Atarax), unless

> you have a bad

> reaction to it. Avoid overdoing it, though. If you

> take more

> antihistamine than is needed to reduce hives to

> faint blotches, it will

> put you to sleep. The more you take, the more you

> sleep. I would easily

> lose an entire weekend on one of the daily doses my

> wife has to take.

>

> Chuck

>

>

>

>

>

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,

You wrote:

>

> Did you get all those allergy tests done??

Yes. I don't like to breath early tree pollen.

> ...Have you tried giving up certain foods and then re-introducing them?

Yes. The only thing clearly causing an effect was nuts. However, this is

not a true allergy, but a sensitivity to the amine, tyramine. There is

lots in nuts, but you also find it in soy beans, fish, cheese, and milk.

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h

Again, my doctor thinks my problem is due to a feedback loop, an

autoimmune condition that incorporates histamine. When we shut down the

loop, the condition subsides, typically for years.

> ... Also, do you take anti-histamines everyday??

No, I only had to do that when the hives were active. Again, the trick

is to take just enough to reduce the hives to blotches. If you make them

go away completely, you get sleepy.

I hope you find what is causing yours.

Chuck

[Guest guest]

,

I missed a couple of questions. You also wrote:

>

> ... Perhaps it is just coincidence, but I think there might be

> something to it.?

I have a niece with gluten sensitivity. She's also a vegetarian, so she

is having problems finding something safe to eat. Her hypoT and other

issues all started with mononucleosis.

> ... Your wife has to take large doses of anti-histamines?

Yes, but hers is a different set of problems, mast cell proliferation

and hereditary angioneurotic angioedema, which is neither hereditary nor

involving nerves. Without a sufficient level of antihistamines, her

digestive system goes berserk for several days. She also takes a steroid

called Danazol to control her stomach. She's also sensitive to sulfites

and a list of foods, particularly pork. She is definitely NOT hypoT. We

think all of these bizarre conditions started with a spider bite, and

she has been written up in at least one journal on mastocytosis.

Chuck

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Roni,

You wrote:

>

> I use Tide Free, because there is no perfume in it.

>

When my hives were active, I found I reacted to the fragrance laden

tissues you put in the dryer. I also suspect a little bleach will

destroy some of the irritants.

Chuck

[Guest guest]

Wow, I had mono with viral pneumonia at 15, then a

huge bite while at the beach, was given very large

dose of IM penicillin, that seemed to be the start of

all my allergies. Next time I was given a penicillin

pill I had anaphalactic shock in less than a minute

and had to have epinephrine injected into my heart.

I have many medication, chemical and environmental

allergies, and really should be living in a bubble, if

only I could find one.

Roni

--- Chuck B <gumboyaya@...> wrote:

> ,

>

> I missed a couple of questions. You also wrote:

> >

> > ... Perhaps it is just coincidence, but I think

> there might be

> > something to it.?

>

> I have a niece with gluten sensitivity. She's also a

> vegetarian, so she

> is having problems finding something safe to eat.

> Her hypoT and other

> issues all started with mononucleosis.

>

> > ... Your wife has to take large doses of

> anti-histamines?

>

> Yes, but hers is a different set of problems, mast

> cell proliferation

> and hereditary angioneurotic angioedema, which is

> neither hereditary nor

> involving nerves. Without a sufficient level of

> antihistamines, her

> digestive system goes berserk for several days. She

> also takes a steroid

> called Danazol to control her stomach. She's also

> sensitive to sulfites

> and a list of foods, particularly pork. She is

> definitely NOT hypoT. We

> think all of these bizarre conditions started with a

> spider bite, and

> she has been written up in at least one journal on

> mastocytosis.

>

> Chuck

>

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I also use perfume free dryer sheets. I've been at

this hiding from triggers and irritants a long time.

Roni

--- Chuck B <gumboyaya@...> wrote:

> Roni,

>

> You wrote:

> >

> > I use Tide Free, because there is no perfume in

> it.

> >

>

> When my hives were active, I found I reacted to the

> fragrance laden

> tissues you put in the dryer. I also suspect a

> little bleach will

> destroy some of the irritants.

>

> Chuck

>

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well hopefully soon docs will learn how to use iodine and adrenal meds, and

then you can be fine.

Gracia

Wow, I had mono with viral pneumonia at 15, then a

huge bite while at the beach, was given very large

dose of IM penicillin, that seemed to be the start of

all my allergies. Next time I was given a penicillin

pill I had anaphalactic shock in less than a minute

and had to have epinephrine injected into my heart.

I have many medication, chemical and environmental

allergies, and really should be living in a bubble, if

only I could find one.

Roni

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I don't understand Gracia. How would iodine and

adrenal meds help get rid of my allergies and

sensitivities?

Roni

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>

> well hopefully soon docs will learn how to use

> iodine and adrenal meds, and then you can be fine.

> Gracia

>

>

> Wow, I had mono with viral pneumonia at 15, then a

> huge bite while at the beach, was given very large

> dose of IM penicillin, that seemed to be the start

> of

> all my allergies. Next time I was given a

> penicillin

> pill I had anaphalactic shock in less than a

> minute

> and had to have epinephrine injected into my

> heart.

>

> I have many medication, chemical and environmental

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> bubble, if

> only I could find one.

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I can't really explain the mechanism but both strengthen the adrenal glands

and immune system. Peeps report that their allergies don't bother them any

more.

Gracia

I don't understand Gracia. How would iodine and

adrenal meds help get rid of my allergies and

sensitivities?

Roni

--- Gracia <circe@...> wrote:

>

> well hopefully soon docs will learn how to use

> iodine and adrenal meds, and then you can be fine.

> Gracia

>

>

> Wow, I had mono with viral pneumonia at 15, then a

> huge bite while at the beach, was given very large

> dose of IM penicillin, that seemed to be the start

> of

> all my allergies. Next time I was given a

> penicillin

> pill I had anaphalactic shock in less than a

> minute

> and had to have epinephrine injected into my

> heart.

>

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Hi there,

I would check out the folder called " C) Skin Problems & Treatments "

under that, there is a file called " Itching, Causes and Treatments> "

It has different treatments for itchy skin (including hives) and it

goes over what its all about. Hope this helps.

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....does anyone know the best way to deal with hives? they are so itchy

its hard not to scratch them

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> Hi there,

>

> does anyone know the best way to deal with hives? they are so itchy

its hard not to scrtach them

==>When your body detoxifies the toxins come out through the skin.

They are itchy because the immune system produces histamines.

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Hi Bee,

Merry Christmas to you .

So does that mean that thye are a healing reaction? I wasn't sure if it

was something I may have been eating. I had them for six weeks and

they went away and a month later they came back. Thye just keep coming

one after another. Is there a way I can aviod them? should I be

introducing the diet more gradually? I was contemplating starting the

hystantin but may wait longer now?

Many thanks for your help xoxo

> >

> > Hi there,

> >

> > does anyone know the best way to deal with hives? they are so itchy

> its hard not to scrtach them

>

> ==>When your body detoxifies the toxins come out through the skin.

> They are itchy because the immune system produces histamines.

>

> Cheers, Bee

>

[Guest guest]

>

> Hi Bee,

>

> Merry Christmas to you .

==>Thank you so much!

>

> So does that mean that thye are a healing reaction? I wasn't sure

if it was something I may have been eating. I had them for six weeks

and they went away and a month later they came back. Thye just keep

coming one after another. Is there a way I can aviod them? should I

be introducing the diet more gradually? I was contemplating starting

the hystantin but may wait longer now?

==>Do you mean nystatin? Other antifungals are much better, i.e. raw

garlic, oil of oregano or clove oil. However you should only add one

other antifungal after you get through most of the die-off symptoms

produced by the diet including coconut oil. When you are able to

have 6 tbls of coconut oil per day without severe die-off then you

add one other antifungal.

==>Yes, hives are healing reactions, just like any other rashes and

skin symptoms. It is the body's way of getting rid of toxins. If

the foods you are consuming are unadulterated non-toxic foods that do

not feed candida your symptoms wouldn't be caused by foods.

==>Natural healing is not a steady uphill climb towards health, where

you improve more and more every day and have no setbacks. It does

have its ups and downs. As the body becomes stronger it will dig

into different areas cleaning out toxins and re-building them. Any

and all symptoms are signs the body is working hard to survive and

become healthy again.

==>Also your body will re-trace (re-experience) any previous

episodes, symptoms, illnesses, diseases, injuries, intake of toxins,

etc. during the natural healing process according to Hering's Law of

Cures.

==>The way you can " try " to avoid them is to not push your body too

much. Do not increase the coconut oil too quickly, do not take any

other supplements than what is recommended, and follow the diet as

carefully as you can, along with improving your digestion, and the

other helpful suggestions in my main candida article. Also you can

help your body detoxify; see " Candida Symptoms, Help For " for the

article " How to Detoxify Effectively. "

==>To soothe the hives, apply coconut oil and then pat on some baking

soda, and also take baking soda baths.

The best, Bee

[Guest guest]

Hi, for the first month or two on the diet I had what looked like

hives or mosquito bites. At the time I thought I had bed-bugs or body

lice or something! They were very itchy and annoying. I believe now

it must have been die-off because it subsided and now I just get one

hive every so often. Do you think it could just be die-off?

. M

Oz

>

> hi again all.

> i've had this hive problem for years, never knew it was from

candida.

> lately i'm getting it bad again.

> haven't changed my diet.

>

> i don't know whats occuring.

>

> also feeling bloated again.

>

> i drink water with lemon and it makes my hives worse

> thats ashame because it makes the bloat feel better.

>

> any advice?

>

> thanx,

> janey

>

[Guest guest]

>

> Hi Bee,

> For the last 3 days my 5 year old son has had hives. I think the

> welts re appear shortly after he eats. I removed butter and lemons

> from his diet as he is sensitive to milk and nearly ate a pound of

> butter last week. He has reacted to citrus in the past so no more

> lemons. I also stopped the egg drink as he's had eczema from eggs

in

> the past too.

>

> I've been giving him homeopathic remedies to help: rhus tox,

sulphur,

> and apis.

>

> This doesn't seem like a healing reaction if its going on for so

long. Any ideas?

==>Hi . Yes it could be healing reactions my friend. It is

obvious that butter and eggs are helping his body heal, because his

body is reacting with healing symptoms.

Good God-given foods are not the cause, but IF they are what his body

needs to heal properly they will create healing symptoms. In his

case it is evidenced by his body getting rid of toxins, since skin

problems, like eczema, are toxins coming out.

Interesting enough eggs and butter also contain sulphur, which is

antifungal, and one of the 7 macrominerals required by the body in

larger amounts.

To understand more about healing symptoms see these articles:

http://www.healingnaturallybybee.com/articles/menu1_2.php

Also, during the natural healing process his body will retrace

previous episodes with hives or eczema according to Hering's Law of

Cures: http://www.healingnaturallybybee.com/articles/menu1_1_2.php

The best, Bee