Allegra (Fexofenadine) for Treatment of Cholinergic Urticaria Hives
Post by: MoshiMoshi on May 04, 2009, 12:31:13 AM
Hey guys, this is my first post ;D
I had Cholinergic Urticaria in 2005 but it disappeared just as quickly as it came in 2006. I enjoyed a year free of hives in 2007, but then in August 2008 it came back with far greater intensity. Being at school and all that doesn’t help either..
Also, something i noticed is that I went on holiday to a very hot country in 2005, and when i returned to the UK i developed Cholinergic Urticaria..
Anyway, in 2005 i could just sweat it out because the needle sensation wasn’t too intense, but now that isnt possible.
I’ve been experimenting with what works to help supress the hives, and ive come across some useful products:
Magicool (I specifically use magicool PLUS for prickly heat) – A self chilling spray (no idea how it does that) that literally stops the itching sensation in its tracks when you apply it to the itching area, it really helps when you have no shade or cooling off areas nearby. It acts as sweat, and evaporates off your skin to cool you down.
Fexofenadine Hydrochloride – Prescribed by my GP, it was intended to replace my loratadine tablets (which didnt actually work), and its been two/three weeks since I started taking them and Ive realised i can tolerate higher temperatures before i break out.
Sunlight – After a gruelling easter holidays of staying indoors due to constant breakouts, i dreaded the summer term. And for the right reasons, the first few days were horrible which ended up with me having itches almost every lesson. But then i decided on a weekend to sit in the garden in direct sunlight (in full clothing, only face and hands directly exposed to sun), and surprisingly it felt nice to get hot without breaking out in hives, the experience is really soothing. It made me realise that no matter how hot my skin is, it’s the core body temperature that causes me to itch.
And thats basically it, Im seeing a dermatologist in June, so hopefully ill be able to relay everything i learn back here in this thread.
Note – Magicool does not need a prescription to use and its not cheap, it retails for £5.99 where I live.
DONT try the sunlight method unless you are well hydrated and know you can cope with any breakouts that may arise.
Dont take any medications/treatments without consulting your doctor.
Thanks
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Title: Re: How I cope with Cholinergic Urticaria
Post by: billysielu on May 04, 2009, 02:32:30 AM
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fexofenadine hydrochloride
I still have a load of this lying around. I think it made me drowsy so I stopped taking it.
Magicool PLUS
I have some of this, it’s quite good for cooling your skin down quickly. I don’t carry it around though.
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Title: Re: How I cope with Cholinergic Urticaria
Post by: HivesGuy on May 04, 2009, 11:10:51 AM
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Hello MoshiMoshi,
Excellent post & welcome to the forum!
I am sorry you to are a fellow Hivite lol. I too had a period where I developed Cholinergic Urticaria, then it went away, and then it came back for much longer & more intense (right now). So that is strange how it seems to do that for some people. I look forward for it going away again forever (hopefully).
Those are some great tips & information about those products, and I really appreciate you sharing them with us.
The Magicool sounds interesting, and I am sure it does help in keeping Cholinergic Urticaria at bay. I have never tried it personally, but I have used water bottles before as a spray with very cold water & it does help a lot. So I image Magicool would be similar & also work in this way.
I have not tried the fexofenadine hydrochloride, so I can’t comment on that helping. That is great if it does seem to help your hives temperature threshold.
I agree that the sunlight definitely can induce sweating, and help. Although it is yet to be seen if this is permanent or only temperary. I think we will know way more about the sunlight thing after this summer.
Thanks again for the great post, and welcome to the forum!
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Title: Re: How I cope with Cholinergic Urticaria
Post by: jga on May 04, 2009, 11:21:35 AM
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how long do the effects of Magicool last? and can it be used to prevent a breakout? I need something like that for a show I’m going to be playing (I’m playing guitar for a band in a club and clubs get hot)
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Title: Re: How I cope with Cholinergic Urticaria
Post by: MoshiMoshi on May 04, 2009, 12:17:04 PM
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My pleasure HivesGuy, I was the one who had trouble registering here lol, thanks for the help! And thanks for the forums!
Quote from: jga on May 04, 2009, 11:21:35 AM
how long do the effects of Magicool last? and can it be used to prevent a breakout? I need something like that for a show I’m going to be playing (I’m playing guitar for a band in a club and clubs get hot)
Magicool can last as long as it remains unevaporated on you skin. It is most effective however when you spray it on yourself and then duck out of the sunlight for a few seconds, as it cools you down MUCH faster that way.
No it won’t prevent a breakout, it’s only for instant relief of breakouts. I wouldn’t recommend it for something like a gig at all.
If you can, get an appointment with your local GP doctor and ask for some strong antihistamines like Fexo-chloride/Zirtek/loratadine.
I also used to be in a band but there was no way in hell i could bear with playing gigs, so i had to leave 🙁
Good luck with it though.
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Title: Re: How I cope with Cholinergic Urticaria
Post by: HivesGuy on May 06, 2009, 05:02:50 AM
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My pleasure HivesGuy, I was the one who had trouble registering here lol, thanks for the help! And thanks for the forums!
Aha, I am glad you got it working. You are totally welcome for the forums, and I thank you & everyone else who has made it a great resource for all those suffering from this crazy cholinergic urticaria!
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Title: Allegra (Fexofenadine) for Treatment of Cholinergic Urticaria Hives
Post by: dice on February 28, 2010, 07:03:52 AM
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Take it, it works ;D
It’s reduced my Hives by 99% I reckon. It VERY rarely occurs on some mornings before I’ve taken the anti-histamine but it’s very minor and isn’t painful/irritating enough to distract me from the activity that I’m doing.
The doctor says that it’s the strongest anti-histamine that can be given and having been using it on/off for nearly a year it’s my solution.
I don’t require it (as much) of it during the summer where conditions are more humid/hot but it certainly helps during the cold winter period.
I’m also able to break sweat fairly easily (through exercise etc.) without any issues when taking the tablet (but as my own test has shown), I find it much harder to do when I’m not taking it. In fact the hives come back fairly quickly.
Fexofenadine is also known as “Telfast”. If you haven’t already, ask your Doctor for it to try out.
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Title: Re: Fexofenadine
Post by: HivesGuy on February 28, 2010, 06:08:39 PM
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Thanks for sharing that Dice.
I haven’t taken that particular one, but you definitely perked my interest in it. The only downside is that it looks like I would have to make an appointment with a doctor to get it. But if my hives don’t clear soon this summer, I may seriously consider taking that.
Thanks again for sharing that info!
I’ve sinced tried it and it worked fairly well for me (especially at first). I wrote about Allegra vs zyrtec on the blog too.
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Title: Re: Fexofenadine
Post by: thecheezit on February 28, 2010, 09:47:49 PM
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Does it make you drowsy? How much does it cost? If it’s not expensive I guess I will try it. :-
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Title: Re: Fexofenadine
Post by: dice on March 02, 2010, 05:31:21 AM
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It doesn’t make me drowsy at all.
It’d be hard to give a value as I’m in the UK, and as everyone contributes towards our NHS system (taxes), there’s a flat fee on all medicine for people over 18 years old (otherwise all prescribed medicine is free for those under 18 years of age).
The flat fee is £7.10, but I wouldn’t be surprised if it’s worth more.
My Doctor was kind enough to prescribe me with three months worth (90 tablets) per transaction, so I’m actually paying £7.10 for three boxes.
I’ve uploaded extra pics of the leaflet (stating the ingredients) in case it’s of any benefit to anyone. It also says that it shouldn’t be taken at the same time of day as “Indigestion Remedies” and it should be taken once daily. Other than that you shouldn’t really need to act any differently than you would with any other anti-histamine.
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Title: Re: Fexofenadine
Post by: HivesGuy on March 02, 2010, 06:42:43 AM
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That is interesting that it doesn’t make you drowsy.
Just out of curiousity, does any antihistamine (like zyrtec) make you drowsy? Or are you just the type that doesn’t get very drowsy with them?
I ask because I have noticed that many people do not get drowsiness from antihistamines, while others get extreme drowsiness.
My wife tends to almost never get drowsy, while most antihistamines I have taken will send me to bed in mid-day, or at the very least leave my brain foggy and make me feel really tired and lazy.
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Title: Re: Fexofenadine
Post by: dice on March 02, 2010, 09:49:42 AM
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I recall feeling slightly drowsy on the first occasion of taking an anti-histamine tablets (not the Fexofenadine, but a weaker type which had no effect on the hives) but since then I’ve had nothing. I’ve been taking anti-histamines on/off for a year and a half now so either way I’m very much used to them now.
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Title: Re: Fexofenadine
Post by: MoshiMoshi on March 02, 2010, 01:35:34 PM
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Quote from: HivesGuy on March 02, 2010, 06:42:43 AM
That is interesting that it doesn’t make you drowsy.
Just out of curiousity, does any antihistamine (like zyrtec) make you drowsy? Or are you just the type that doesn’t get very drowsy with them?
I ask because I have noticed that many people do not get drowsiness from antihistamines, while others get extreme drowsiness.
My wife tends to almost never get drowsy, while most antihistamines I have taken will send me to bed in mid-day, or at the very least leave my brain foggy and make me feel really tired and lazy.
I’ve been taking fexofenadine for about 8-9months. At first it made me drowsy, eventually I built up a tolerance to it. Just recently, after a 2 week hiatus off it (waiting for repeat prescription) I have started getting drowsy off it. In my case, the drowsiness takes anything from 5-10 hours to kick in fully, and can put me to sleep if I’m not doing any engaging activities.
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Title: Re: Fexofenadine
Post by: silvertones on March 30, 2010, 01:43:46 PM
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This is just 180mg Allegra. Can be had without a script
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Title: Re: Fexofenadine
Post by: demonsblood on May 11, 2010, 11:40:58 PM
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has anyone else tried this?
I have tried loratadine and benadryl and both do not stop the hives, benadryl helps but only a little.
Hopefully fexofenadine (allegra) will let me exercise without(or very minor) hives outbreak!
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Title: Re: Fexofenadine for Treatment of Cholinergic Urticaria??
Post by: luckyjoej on May 12, 2010, 10:33:04 AM
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I am interested in this also, has anyone used the allegra without the script? And how are you doing dice?
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Title: Re: Fexofenadine for Treatment of Cholinergic Urticaria??
Post by: dice on May 28, 2010, 02:00:59 PM
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Hey there, I’m feeling great. It’s been around 8 months since I’ve had a severe attack. I’m currently taking a tablet once every third day (the frequency of hive attacks are reduced considerably for me during the summer – or rather, in a hotter climate so I’m able to wean myself off it).
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Title: Re: Fexofenadine for Treatment of Cholinergic Urticaria??
Post by: HRC on May 31, 2010, 08:22:19 AM
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Hey dice
I am from the UK aswell! so I am willing to try this medication! I have a quick few questions!
Are their any side effects at all??
I currently take cetrizine hydrochloride! and i exercise regularly which helps me but doesnt eliminate the attacks completely!
Do you have to sweat on regularly basis (e.g. exercise) when you take this medication or does this medication help on its own?
If you stop taking the medication do the attack come back?
Many Thanks
HRC
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Title: Re: Fexofenadine for Treatment of Cholinergic Urticaria??
Post by: dice on June 01, 2010, 03:13:07 PM
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Quote from: HRC on May 31, 2010, 08:22:19 AM
Are their any side effects at all??
None in my experience, although of course that may not be the case for everyone else.
There’s a “Possible Side Effects” section of the package leaflet that i could take a pic of and upload another day (but to summarise it – there doesn’t appear to be anything that wouldn’t have been mentioned for your Cetrizine Hydrochloride, or any other antihistamine).
Quote from: HRC on May 31, 2010, 08:22:19 AM
I currently take cetrizine hydrochloride! and i exercise regularly which helps me but doesnt eliminate the attacks completely!
Do you have to sweat on regularly basis (e.g. exercise) when you take this medication or does this medication help on its own?
I find that making yourself sweat on a regular basis does reduce the frequency and/or severity of the attacks (regardless of whether you take any meds). The more regular the exercise, the less work you’ll have to do each day/session. This also applies with “low-level” activities such as walking to the shop and back. If I did it once a week I’d have to put a lot of work into making myself break out into a sweat such as running to the shop instead of walking, or lifting heavier weights (not to mention having to deal with the hives in the process – which is likely to have returned well before a week has passed).
I couldn’t say for certain if taking the meds alone would prevent the attacks but from experience, it (the Telfast) isn’t required as often in a hotter climate such as right now (in my experience) where it is easier for me to sweat (just from walking for example).
I do feel the need to increase my usage of Telfast during the autumn/winter where it is harder for me to sweat.
This would probably mean that my answer would be a “yes” but I can’t say for certain. From experience exercising during the winter period without taking the meds wouldn’t be enough to prevent the attacks.
Quote from: HRC on May 31, 2010, 08:22:19 AM
If you stop taking the medication do the attack come back?
In my experience yes. But my hives only affect me after long periods of being in a cold environment (i.e. weeks) – so it’s usually after August where I feel the need to increase my dosage of the Telfast. I can take one tablet a week (or less) during the spring/summer without issue provided that I’m able to sweat regularly (which is fairly easy during the seasons).
Quote from: HRC on May 31, 2010, 08:22:19 AM
Many Thanks
No worries, I hope my reply has helped (if not just post again).
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Title: Re: Fexofenadine for Treatment of Cholinergic Urticaria??
Post by: Joeshep on June 09, 2010, 01:57:56 AM
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This is what I take. Accoring to my derm, it is supposed to be the most effective antihistimine.
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Title: Re: Fexofenadine for Treatment of Cholinergic Urticaria??
Post by: demonsblood on June 16, 2010, 09:14:32 PM
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so to clarify, has any of you tried any other antihistamine?
so fexofendine works better for you compared to say claritin and benadryl?
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Title: Re: Fexofenadine for Treatment of Cholinergic Urticaria??
Post by: ak on July 21, 2010, 09:29:13 AM
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WoW !!!!! Thanks a lot dice to tell us about fexofenadine and ben thanks for making this website ! 🙂
I have been getting severe attacks from this cholinergic urticaria. my whole life was destroyed i can’t go out, can’t do my workouts, can’t do any job ! just nothing was possible no laughs etc.
I came to this site and ben my story is just like you… I gave piriton, claritin, loratadine(which are also antihistamine) chance but none worked for me…
I GOT RELIEF FROM TELFAST(fexofenadine) 120mg tablets. It just works wonders ! It’s been just 2 days and i have taken only 2 tablets(1 per day) now i can do Anything my workouts went great 🙂 ! I can laugh now go for running nd u name it. I think only 10% hives are left which come when i do something very vigorous like workout(heavy weight lifting) But they are not like the hives before its just very small itching not a big deal i can do my activity without getting distract ! hope to see others happy too, so please give it a shot!
fexofenadine is also called Fexofenadine (Allegra, Telfast, Fastofen, Tilfur, Vifas)
Thanks God ! why because even if he gave us this disease(which we got from our previous life’s deeds), he made this medicine(fexofenadine) so that we can live happy……
peace
and take care everyone ! 🙂
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Title: Re: Fexofenadine for Treatment of Cholinergic Urticaria??
Post by: HivesGuy on July 21, 2010, 12:00:37 PM
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Hey Ak,
Great post and welcome to the forum.
I am glad to hear that the antihistamine is working for you. I am really eager to try this one soon. Most others give me very little relief (and a whole lot of drowsiness).
Thanks again for letting us know it is working well for you too.
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Title: Re: Fexofenadine for Treatment of Cholinergic Urticaria??
Post by: ak on July 22, 2010, 05:10:47 AM
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Hi ben
thanks for welcomig ……..
Ben these tablets don’t give drowsiness at all 😉 ! Me and my mother used to have piriton(after trying all others). Its didn’t worked for me but it worked great for my mother(I think she has mild urticaria not like us) BUT she used to feel very drowsy after taking piriton that she has to go to sleep soon !
But yesturday I gave my mother 120mg telfast tablet and she didn’t feel any drowsy at all. She can do her works without feeling tired and sleepy :)!
So I think you should give it a shot soon because I believe it will work well for you too….
take care and hope to see your feedback on fexofenadine soon ben and other too 🙂 !
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Please before using fexofenadine, talk to your doctor if your other medicine would interfare with it. Its a normal medicine but still doctor will tell whether you can have it or not, if you have any other problems.
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Title: Re: Fexofenadine for Treatment of Cholinergic Urticaria??
Post by: dice on July 29, 2010, 08:03:03 AM
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I’m glad to read that it’s working for others. 😀
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Title: Re: Fexofenadine for Treatment of Cholinergic Urticaria??
Post by: willdev on August 07, 2010, 03:18:54 PM
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Hi guys I thought I would put my input in this too. An urticaria specialist (Dr Grattan) suggested this even though I had tried it before. I know this site doesn’t let users post dosages however the dose I take is extremely high, this I think is what makes this anti histamine actually work as I have tried it before at a much lower dose. It however does not give me full relief of urticaria and if we say off fexofenadine my urticaria is 9/10 fexofendine reduces it to 6/10
It rarely causes drowsiness as it does not cross the blood-brain barrier and therefore is unlike many other anti-histamines 🙂
This is the only drug that helps me out of this list below:
Prednisolone
Randitidine
Cetirizine
LevoCertirizine
Singulair
Loranditidine
Xepin
Danazol
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Title: Re: Fexofenadine for Treatment of Cholinergic Urticaria??
Post by: HypoHives on February 12, 2011, 10:11:27 AM
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Fexofenadine is usually given by doctors and is effective, they usually give you zyrtec or benedryl with it to take at night..
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Title: allegra/fexofenadine becoming OTC
Post by: Chrissy on February 27, 2011, 11:50:01 PM
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So… I’ve posted before that I was on Allegra (Fexofenadine) before, combined with Zyrtec. It was prescribed to me that way. But I did think that Allegra was a great alternative to Zyrtec for hives. The problem was that it is by prescription only… But I just got a letter from my pharmacist saying that it will be over the counter soon.
BTW, I don’t take it anymore because its not allowed for pregnant women. But once I can, I plan on trying it again (without the Zyrtec this time).
Hopefully, someone else will find some relief in using this medication. I was able to exercise daily while taking it. Good luck!
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Title: Re: allegra/fexofenadine becoming OTC
Post by: HivesGuy on February 28, 2011, 04:24:36 AM
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Hey Chrissy,
Yep, it comes out this week in fact, and I am very excited to try it. I am glad to hear that it did work for you when you did take it. I hope it works for me as well.
I hope all is going well with your pregnancy. Thanks again for the update.
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Title: Re: Fexofenadine for Treatment of Cholinergic Urticaria??
Post by: Freed84 on March 02, 2011, 08:14:44 AM
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I’ve been on this (180mg perday) for the past 6 months with no changes to my symptoms,currently getting outbreaks at least 3 times a day. But after a recent visit to a specialist at the hopsital I have been told that this low dosage will do nothing for my condition!
He has told me that I can have upto 4 tablets a day to see whether this controls it, and if this fails I will take 4 a day as well as another tablet (can;t remember its name).
I am gradually increasing to see if it stops before I get to 4 a day. So tomorrow will be my first day of 3 tablets, I was slightly worried about this high dosage but I have been assured by the specialist that there are no side effects. FINGERS CROSSED!!!
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Title: whoop whoop!!
Post by: anjelwings on March 02, 2011, 03:33:04 PM
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This may sound funny to you but I am SO excited that I found yall!! I have been dealing with this “rash” for 15 years now and nobody has been able to tell me exactly what is wrong with me. I am 110% sure I have Cholinergic Urticaria, here is a lil of my story
Ran track in high school was a very active outside all of the time tan kid and young adult – I went to Cancun my senior year and all hell broke loose. When I got back I started breaking out when I would run, around the arm pits, elbows and knees, next thing I knew it was on my face, belly and back – before I knew it I was an itchy hivey mess; a speckled trout if you will. I was mortified, I hated going out because I would turn into this red monster – I stopped doing alot of outside things that I loved. Well over the years of living in Louisiana and dealing with hot cars, hot buildings and hot summers I got over it; for the most part. Now living in Florida in my 30’s I just want that nice fun part of my life back – enjoying outside fun is the best part of Florida…so here I was Google-ing (sp) hives and exercise after a good work out and BAM here you are!! The answer to my 15-ish year old question >> WTH is wrong with me!!
I have tried the whole blood work, allergy test and “go stand outside until you break out so I can see it” crap when all I really needed was Dr Me & Google. Allegra seemed to work the best with helping control my breakouts but even that wouldn’t stop them > now seeing others suffer with the same thing it gives me hope that WE will find a treatment one day that will help all of us!!!
WHOOP WHOOP!!
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Title: Re: whoop whoop!!
Post by: HivesGuy on March 02, 2011, 03:44:24 PM
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Great post & welcome!
I am glad you found this site, and can learn more about your condition and you can read what others have gone through with it!
Wow, your story was very interesting and I can’t believe this whole time you didn’t even have a clue what this was. I didn’t know either for a long time, and many of us get misdiagnosed or have doctors who didn’t know what we had.
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Title: Re: Fexofenadine for Treatment of Cholinergic Urticaria??
Post by: dice on March 05, 2011, 07:44:35 PM
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I hope that things will go well for you 🙂
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Title: So I bought some Allegra.
Post by: AdamM on March 09, 2011, 01:43:25 PM
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Alright yesterday I went to the store and bought some Allegra. Unfortunately not cheap.
But I took my first dose today and will try it out since i’m not reactive under normal conditions and only get hives when I do strenuous activity or eat spicy foods I think it may help me fully.
I tried eating some taquitos that were spicy and experienced no itchiness. So thats good.
I will have a definitive answer and possible success story on tuesday if i’m able to work at full speed with no hives. Wish me luck.
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Title: Re: So I bought some Allegra.
Post by: larrys on March 10, 2011, 02:20:14 PM
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Looking forward to your results. What methods have you tried in the past?
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Title: Re: So I bought some Allegra.
Post by: AdamM on March 12, 2011, 12:45:24 PM
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Okay so i’ve taken 5 pills and I can conclude that it is successful in treating.
Exercising still hurts a little but it was 20% of what it was before.
I am going to use this to try and exercise the urticaria away and try to possibly soldier on within the military. I missed my current ship date but I told my doctor that everything was okay so he would give me the all clear form that I can send up to MEPs.
I was previously on a dosage of 2 Pepsid 1 Claritin and 1 Zyrtec every day. Those are now going in the trash.
I would also like to note to anyone that may be possibly put off by the size of the Allegra to try it. I was scared of taking bigger pills before I started taking Allegra and actually found that the Allegra slides down my throat with less hassle than the tiny little Claritin oddly enough.
But I suggest those who can use the Allegra effectiveness as an opportunity to make pain conditioning for urticaria easier and once you start working out. Do it every day even if it means you have to get a gym membership.
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Title: Re: So I bought some Allegra.
Post by: Motion on April 27, 2011, 09:57:43 AM
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Has anyone had problems with headaches since trying Allegra? I bought some Allegra two weeks ago. I’ve noticed that since that time I’ve been having headaches frequently. Anyway I wondered if the Allegra was causing my headaches. I found some info that said that headaches can be on side effect from using Allegra. I’am going to lay off the Allegra for a few days.
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Title: Re: So I bought some Allegra.
Post by: HivesGuy on April 27, 2011, 10:37:07 AM
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I don’t get headaches, but if you suspect Allegra is causing it, then you may want to switch to a new antihistamine. Antihistamine side effects can vary dramatically from one person to the next.
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Title: Does Allegra help?
Post by: HateHives on August 04, 2011, 08:54:28 PM
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I know everything works different for everyone I just want to know if it helped anyone because hydroxyzine doesn’t seem to be working so allegra is my last bet before school starts
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Title: Re: Does Allegra help?
Post by: HivesGuy on August 15, 2011, 04:01:20 AM
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You will just have to try it and see. Hyroxyzine knocks me out cold, and does little to help the hives (aside from sedating me so I don’t know what’s going on lol). Allegra works great for a while, but I adapted after a few weeks. An H1 plus H2 antihistamine combo worked best, but it wasn’t a 100% fix. Of course I take nothing right now.
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Title: Re: Does Allegra help?
Post by: HateHives on August 15, 2011, 10:56:49 AM
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@HivesGuy
I already tried allegra and it was useless, the only thing i got out of it was headaches. So i definitely gave that up. I was curious on what H1 and H2 antihistamine combos you used? I just want one that can help me at least 50%…i know its low but right now i just want them to be less intense.
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Title: Re: Does Allegra help?
Post by: HivesGuy on August 15, 2011, 12:10:08 PM
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Yeah–the thing about anthistamines is that it really depends on your body. For some people, Zyrtec works great. For me, it gave me stomach cramps and made me feel groggy–without really doing too much to the hives.
Allegra basically game me zero side effects, but it wasn’t as effective after a while.
Combining Allegra and Ranitidine (zantac) helped quite a bit for me. Another way of doing it is to combine something like Zyrtec and Pepcid. Basically just an H1 and H2 together. But always talk to a doctor to make sure, because there are really some instances where this could be harmful (ie, may interect with other meds, or if a person is pregnant it may not be safe, etc.).
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Title: Re: Does Allegra help?
Post by: HateHives on August 15, 2011, 07:47:32 PM
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Well, I just found out I’m one of those people who cant work out because i only did 4 push-ups and was already feeling excruciating pain. These past few weeks have been really depressing since i have just been at home :'(. I feel like I have no life since all I do is walk around the house and try new anti-histamines :-[, but none seem to work. If anyone can suggest anything please comment, I need your help since doctors and dermatologists cant do anything ???
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Title: Re: Does Allegra help?
Post by: villandra on November 05, 2011, 07:02:33 PM
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Can’t say how well it works o this problem. I for one take ceterizine regularly for allergies and it isn’t stopping whatever my rash is. It’s barely helping my allergies, so maybe it wore off.
However, my doctor suggested I switch from loratidine to ceterizine. She said it is much stronger, and it is.
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Title: Any advice welcome!!
Post by: hannah1103 on December 23, 2011, 05:00:09 AM
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Hello all,
Over summer I broke my arm and was in a cast for 6 weeks which was unbearably itchy. I’m pretty sure this was the trigger for the urticaria (has anyone else had a similar experience?) Ever since having the cast off I’ve been suffering from red, raised splotchy bumps all over my body (worst on my neck, back, torso and hips but generally spreads everywhere, including my face which I find very embarrassing). The smallest things like changing a bed will bring me out in a rash, I’m finding it so frustrating. I went to the doctor and have been put on fexofenadine. I still take them but I’m pretty sure they’re making no difference. Has anyone had any success on this? Or on anything else?
I try to run outside everyday as I’ve found this regulates it. The rash doesn’t seem to appear until I am cooling down and I dread its arrival! I’ve read that it has something to do with sweat? Does anyone know if it would be best to wear cooling clothes or wrap up warm to sweat it out?
I have also felt rather spaced out and very short of breath during runs so much so that I have had to sit down and let it pass. Has anyone else experienced this?
I would really appreciate any advice, I am desperate! Hope I’ve posted this in the right place!
Thanks,
Hannah
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Title: Re: Any advice welcome!!
Post by: femalebodybuilder on December 26, 2011, 11:05:03 AM
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Hey Hannah you can read my post and what I’m finding to help. I think getting warm during cardio is essential to regulate it, and staying warm during the day is helpful too. But during my lifts I wear cooling clothing, but while warming up I wear sweats. I find my entire workout now is without attacks and that’s just after a week of introducing cardio. Normally I just lift. I would recommend joining a gym and doing cardio where it’s warm, stay warm and include a proper lifting regimen, (you won’t get bulky!) and cool down gradually. I really think getting warm via exercise is essential, and staying warm for as long as you can. You also need to do this daily. I don’t think meds or supplements will do much for any of us, although some people have success with them.
the feeling spaced out is the histamines being released into your system and having trouble breathing might also be from the histamines. You’ll definitely want to talk to your doctor about this if you think you’ll continue exercising and introduce more exercise into your day. I think some people keep an epi-pen handy.
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Title: Re: Any advice welcome!!
Post by: Alaskan on April 09, 2012, 09:39:18 PM
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Hi Hannah, I saw your story and thought that I might offer what I have learned from experience with my Urticaria.
. I am 19 years old and have been having hives outbreaks for 3 years now. I lived in Alaska my whole life and then moved to Missouri for high school. After a couple days of being there, I broke put in hives.
After talking to a dermatologist there, I figured out some of the things that brought about my hives. Going from a cool place to a hot place very quickly can overload some people’s bodies and bring about a reaction. Stress and anxiety are also big factors for me that make me get hives. People like us that get these hives, our bodies are releasing histamines which are responsible for our outbreaks. This is why we have doctors prescribing us medications like Zyrtec, Zantec, Allegra, etc which are anti-histamines.
What worked for me sometimes was to use the treadmill every morning, so that my body would release a large amount of histamines and hopefully lessen future outbreaks. But this only worked for awhile before my body began to adapt to this change and I went back to the beginning. Allergies can also male a person get hives like you said you were getting. There are all kinds of natural anti-histamines that you can buy at the store before going the medication route.
. Anyway this is just what seems to work for me, but everybody is different. I hope this helps you out, good luck. I know it can be hard to deal with sometimes, but just remember that you’re not alone! 🙂
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Title: Allegra, is it helping?
Post by: HeatLad on May 03, 2012, 03:42:38 PM
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Hey guys, Ryan again.
i have been on allegra for 4 weeks and in pe today i got itchy but didn’t get the hives? i was so happy because i get so anxious about people seeing my red arms and neck. i was fully sweating! i powered through and started sweating i was so happy i could have broke down in the middle of the lesson. HUGE MORAL VICTORY!
i may need to up my does of allegra as it doesn’t help much.
TREADMILL
i have my treadmill! every night i am going to put big jumpers on and a wooly hat and sweat this urticaria out! sweating helps everyone near enough with this condition