Hello Everyone! I seen something on television today that made me wonder if it would in any way change Cholinergic Urticaria. First, let me say that I would not personally do this, and it may not work or have any effect at all. I just thought it was interesting & I would share it. Before […]

Cholinergic Urticaria stinks! Even today, my wife & I made a quick run to the store, and just walking from my car to the store, I started getting itchy & prickly. It can be so frustrating, and I found myself trying to hurry to the “freezer” section so I could hurry up & cool down. I can’t wait […]

Hello Everyone! Well it looks like tomorrow the diet is going to come to an end. I am still getting itchy, although not quite as intense. But it looks like I will stop the diet tomorrow for sure. I am thinking of possibly trying a few more things before diet is completely ruled out, however. […]

Hello Everyone! As you all know, I am still on the diet. At this point, it is winding down with only 3 days left until it has been 2 weeks on this very strict anti allergy diet. I will give a more detailed analysis at the end of the diet, but so far here is […]

When you have a condition such as Cholinergic Urticaria (heat hives), in which there really is no cure (only Cholinergic Urticaria treatments /managment) through standard medicine, it is often tempting to try an “alternative medicine” approach to see if you can cure it. First, again let me give my little disclosure here in case anyone […]

Hello Everyone! Well I went to a local park today with my wife. It was about 93 degrees today & sunny, so I thought it would be a good time to see how the Cholinergic Urticaria reacted. I still did get itchy. I didn’t have a severe outbreak (which was nice), but did definitely get […]

Hello Everyone, Well I have now been on the VERY strict allergy elimination diet for 3 days. This diet is very hard (far more difficult than gluten & milk free diets)! Here is what I have eaten the past 3 days: Rice, sliced tomatoes (mixed in the rice), a couple of cucumbers, a green bell pepper and […]

Have you ever stopped to think of this often quoted phrase, “You are what you eat.” If you think about it, that small phrase really has a lot of truth to it. For example, the main source of any kind of vitamins, minerals, proteins, etc. that ever enter your body will mostly come from the […]

Well today my wife & I tried a gluten-free, dairy (milk) free pizza. As you probably know, a normal pizza would be loaded with gluten/wheat, milk (cheese), and all sorts of things. So if you can make a gluten free/milk free pizza, then you can make almost anything gluten/milk free! Anyways, we made it using normal […]

Physical urticaria, also called physical hives, is a subgroup of general urticaria (hives). With physical urticaria, a physical stimulus results in a urticaria (hives) reaction. Common reactions may include small pinpoint hives, itching, wheals, flushing, and swelling. This differs from general hives reactions, which may occur spontaneously with no connection to a known physical stimulus. […]

As we all know, it is important to exercise to stay in good physical health. But when you have a condition such as cholinergic urticaria (heat hives), this can be a serious challenge. So I thought I would write a few tips for those who want to still exercise, and also for those who may just be […]

In doing some research on Cholinergic Urticaria causes recently, I stumbled on a couple of articles that suggested that H. pylori, a bacterial infection of the stomach, could be linked to some diseases such as chronic hives, ulcers, gastritis, etc. For those of you who don’t know, H. Pylori is one of the only bacteria […]

Cholinergic Urticaria (heat hives) is not a very fun condition to manage. Just like today for example: I probably got intensely itchy at least 5 times. Driving, walking outside, going inside public places that do not have air conditioning- these can all be challenges & a big pain (literally) for anyone with cholinergic urticaria. Since […]

Well this may seem like a no-brainer for most of you, but I thought I would post it anyway. Your daily wardrobe can have an effect your Cholinergic Urticaria (at least a little).  If you want to minimize your Cholinergic Urticaria symptoms, you may want to give attention to your clothing. In terms of clothing, there are […]

Hello everyone! Probably the biggest problem I have with this hives thing is the painful prickling sensation.  Sure it itches too (and the rash/bumps aren’t my idea of fun either), but it is those stinging little pricklies that make you have to scratch, but yet scratching provides no relief. That is the most uncomfortable part of the Cholinergic […]

Hello everyone! Well I just wanted to update everyone on my own hives situation, and also tell you about a few experiments I am going to try with my diet soon. First of all, as many of you may know, I have already determined through a diet test that milk is no longer my friend. […]

Pictures/Images of Cholinergic Urticaria (Heat Hives Photos) Pictures of cholinergic urticaria often show the pinpoint hives, redness, and wheals. Not every individual with cholinergic urticaria will experience visible symptoms during a reaction. The individual may just feel a strong itch and sting feeling when they become heated. Other times, cholinergic urticaria may present with various […]

This post contains all of the posts I’ve made in the past regarding my trials and experiments with diet. This page is massively long as a result, but I have left it here as an archive for reference and for anyone interested in reading through my past trials with hives and diet experiments. This does […]

How to Treat Cholinergic Urticaria (Chronic Heat Hives Treatment) At this time, there is no known cure for cholinergic urticaria. Doctors and researchers are still not completely sure about the physiological mechanisms leading to the cause of the cholinergic urticaria condition (heat hives). Therefore, the current focus is how to effectively treat and manage the symptoms […]

What Are the Signs and Symptoms of Cholinergic Urticaria (Chronic Heat Hives)? Individuals with Cholinergic Urticaria often have no symptoms at all when they are not being exposed to a heat stimulus. They can function normally and appear to be healthy. They only begin to exhibit symptoms when they are exposed to the physical stimulus (i.e. heat). […]

What is Cholinergic Urticaria (Physical Heat Hives)? An Overview & Definition: Cholinergic Urticaria is a medical term used to describe a subcategory of physical urticaria (hives). It is characterized by a hypersensitive response in the skin as a result of the body increasing in temperature, or the precipitating release of sweat. Individuals may experience a cholinergic urticaria reaction in […]

Hello Everyone! I appreciate you stopping by & viewing the website. My name is Ben (I go by HivesGuy on the forum), and I am the owner and founder of this website. I am married to my beautiful wife Sarah (she is currently an RN). I have had cholinergic urticaria now (off & on) for […]

Hello everyone, Well I just wanted to give a quick update on things with the hives, candida, etc. Update on Candida Fluconazole (Diflucan) Treatment for Cholinergic Urticaria: The anti-candida treatment is over, and I am done taking the meds. So I wanted to update everyone on all of my issues (stomach, hives, tongue), and evaluate […]

Rant, Vent, and Complain About Your Cholinergic Urticaria Hives Post by: L421 on November 14, 2008, 04:15:42 PM Just want to say Cholinergic Urticaria is the pits, however having just witnessed my poor dad die of Lung Cancer and my best friends young wife get a diagnosis of incurable liver cancer as well as thousands […]

Vitamins and Supplements for Cholinergic Urticaria? Post by: jga on June 09, 2008, 03:18:45 PM NOTE: This page contains information and experiences about vitamins and supplements used in cholinergic urticaria. It is important to realize that it is never safe to take supplements without first consulting a doctor for proper dosages or to know if […]

Could Chloramine Be a Factor in Cholinergic Urticaria?? Post by: jona on August 29, 2009, 01:33:42 AM Could chloramine be a factor? Citizens Concerned About Chloramine (CCAC) www.chloramine.org/index.htm In the US, it seems to have originated from Tennessee. ‘The success of the process in Tennessee and elsewhere in Europe prompted the application of chloramines at […]

Ive been prescibed Atarx for Cholinergic Urticaria (Pruitus), what next though?? Post by: Spanish89 on April 10, 2010, 11:23:16 AM I started getting Cholinergic Urticaria from August last year (9months ago). It started when i had to spend 1month working in an underground room where the air-con had broken and so it was hitting 28-30degrees […]

Melaleuca Sol-U-Mel Help Cholinergic Urticaria Hives? Post by: White Rice on March 26, 2011, 05:56:23 PM My wife was reading this article, and it mentions bathing in water with 4oz of the Sol-U-Mel cleaner. I was wondering if anyone had tried this? I probably will, but the Sol-U-Mel is pretty pricey and wanted to see […]

Title: Scopolamine Butylbromide for Cholinergic Urticaria?? Post by: saywhat on January 27, 2009, 04:20:49 PM Hello All, I’m new to this forum but had followed a previous one and recognize some of the handles here. Cholinergic Urticaria used to control my life, now it’s been reduced to nagging inconvenience. I’ve tried a bunch of different […]

Hydrocortisone Compound or Anti Itch Cream for Cholinergic Urticaria Hives? Post by: ihatehives on July 05, 2010, 06:02:41 AM This has worked for some in the past. However, long term usage is not recommended as this causes thinning of the skin and other crazy side-effects. I picked some up yesterday and used a VERY SMALL […]