I was diagnosed with cholinergic urticaria two months ago. I am a college athlete going through my freshman year, and then all sudden from working out everyday, being stressed, and being hot throughout the day.
I noticed that I was getting terrible hives, rashes, nauseous and light-headed. From that I feel like I am going to faint and have come close.
I have tried different medications including the allergy shot. I don’t know what to do next! I have to carry an Epi-pen around me at all times. Do you have to? All I want is to exercise again and not have to worry about this.
Thanks,
Anonymous
Anonymous says
Hi buddy,
Keep exercising and don’t give up! I found sweating helped a lot, it took a while but finally got there! Dont give up 🙂
Hivesguy says
I’m sorry to hear of your struggles. My advice is to spend time each day reading through this forum to see what has worked for me and others, and then work with your doctor to continue trying things. Epi-pens are important to carry with you if you’re at risk for anaphylaxis/swelling/severe reactions.
I also recommend them for individuals who are trying sweat therapy for the first time, especially if they are unsure if they are at risk for severe reactions (some on this forum have had anaphylactic reactions from cholinergic urticaria). I don’t recommend sweat therapy if you have a history of anaphylaxis, unless your doctor thinks it is okay for you to try.
I know it gets tough, but hang in there. Don’t lose hope.
Anonymous says
What worked for you? How do you go through daily active everyday?
Would love to here your ideas
Thank you
Tanya says
I don’t have the answer but one thing I do know that could have activated this is the stress. Try to relieve the stress. It isn’t good for the body. Do some meditation or get a massage or something relaxing but you must bring down that stress
Bates says
Hey man,
The problem with CU is that one remedy might work for one person but not another. It’s trial by fire for this condition sadly.
My first cure was breaking the barrier every morning. Really hot showers in the morning made me uncomfortable but at least I was alone and could handle it my way. Once I broke that initial sweat barrier every morning I was good the rest of the day.
My current long term cure is a bit more intense but way more enjoyable (if that makes sense). A steady intake of very spicy foods. It keeps my heat tolerance high so my body rarely becomes overheated anymore which is why I would break out and itch. Thankfully I love spicy food. The spicier the better. I definitely don’t recommend this remedy for everyone but these types of experiments are usually how people find their own ways of relief.
Allergy medication never helped me, diet change never helped, but forcing myself to sweat and changing my bodies heat tolerance level did.
-Bates