Hey everyone! I’ve been following this forum for maybe a good year now, and you could say that I have the generic cholinergic urticaria. Small hives, inflammation/redness of the chest, extreme itching that feels like pins stabbing you, all due to my body wanting to sweat. Anyways, I’m from Canada and I know that because […]

Hi, My name is Anfernee, and I’m a 22 year old African American. I’ve been dealing with cholinergic urticaria since I was about 10. It all started after I had the chicken pox…when I turned 11 is when my life changed. I was at home talking with some family and all of a sudden this itching sensation […]

I feel an itchy and burning sensation on my skin and head region over past 6 years. The feeling is very frustrating. It only happens when I’m emotionally angry or happy or when exposed to the sun. I especially feel the itchy/burning sensation in my backbone. Please tell me which doctor I need to consult about a test to prove this?  

Thank you all for your information. For the first time in my 48 years finding similar stories on the internet makes me feel like I am not going crazy. I have shared these symptoms with many people throughout my life and nobody could relate. My situation appears to be somewhat of a mystery still. It […]

I can’t stand this anymore! Why am I even still attending classes in college!? Why should I get a career? It’s over! My life was over the minute cholinergic urticaria showed up! I can’t do anything! I can’t leave my apartment, I can’t exercise.. I can’t even make friends because I get nervous when I meet new […]

I want (really need) to get over this and move on with my life. But where do I start? I take the medicine I’ve been prescribed everyday (Montelukast and Cetirizine), but they don’t do anything more for me than a Benadryl will. What’s the first step on the road to recovery? -P

Hey everyone! I am new here. I just found this body lotion called “Cetaphil Restoraderm” on Amazon, and I was surprised when I saw someone saying that this has helped his cholinergic urticaria. Here is what the review says on Amazon, back from 2010: “I have very oily, very hyper-sensitive skin that has never responded […]

Okay, well, here’s my issue right now. I lived in California for 15 years. Two years ago I moved to Michigan. I was only here about 2 months until one day, while I was out bowling with friends, I started feeling little needle like pricks all over my body. Well, it’s 2 years later and the hives […]

Hello, I was diagnosed with Cholinergic Urticaria about 2 years ago. I have tried antihistamines and topical creams/lotions, but nothing has improved. I would really appreciate any other guidance as to what to try to help fix this condition for it occurs as soon as I get a shower, do any sort of physical activity, or even […]

It  seems that most of the people who had Cholinergic  Urticaria were doing a lot of sports or exercise or any kind of physical effort , and when they started to do less sports or exercise or when they stopped , they started getting this cholinergic urticaria. For me I was playing soccer like crazy […]

Hi, I’m a Chinese from Malaysia. I recently moved to Melbourne, Australia two years ago, and during the winter that year, began to have itchy prickling sensation over my body when my body temperature starts to rise rapidly. I only found out that it’s Cholinergic Urticaria last year, when it became more intense comparing to […]

Is it possible to have cholinergic urticaria, even though  I sweat profusely  when  I have an episode? I have all the other  symptoms such as pins and needles, extreme flushing, tiny bumps, and the urgency to cool myself off as soon as possible. No one has ever been able to tell me what is wrong with me. In […]

Hi all. I’m new here, and I apologise if my question has been asked and answered. There are so many questions/stories on here! I completed Oxfam Trailwalker (100km walk/run for those who are not familiar) on Saturday morning after 25 hours on the trail. When I got undressed to have a shower, I had a […]

Do you get your hives during the workout or after? I always get my hives afterwards really bad. I might experience a small flare up during but not as bad as afterwards. -Brandon

Has anyone’s dermatologist try doing a blood test for food allergies and what were you results? I have had Cholinergic Urticaria for the past year and nothing seems to help.  I get relief for a day or two but no more than that. I am in the military and have to workout to stay in […]

The following article was submitted by a reader: You’ve been very helpful to me TWICE!  In March 2010 I didn’t know what was going on with me.  Suddenly I had these weird itchy painful things going on in my body. I couldn’t go outside to walk my dog, I couldn’t exercise, I couldn’t eat wasabi […]

The following is a story shared by a reader: I am now 26 and it is hard for me to remember when this started. I believe it was around when I was 16. One of the hardest things about this is that people don’t really understand how painful it is. In their mind it is […]

The following is a post by Ahmed, 25 Years old, Cairo. I posted some comments here and there on this site, but I thought I should explain how it started with me and all its signs. First I wanna make it clear that my grandpa and  mother both had it, and I started to have it […]

Has anyone tried getting some sun to help cholinergic urticaria? I came across an article today about a guy who thinks his cholinergic urticaria is cured after getting two hours of sun for two consecutive days. After reading this, I immediately went outside since it’s really hot today (82F here in New York). After just about 5 minutes of standing […]

I have extreme pain with my jaw on the left side where my cyst is. I was wondering if anyone has TMJ with an ear pit cyst? Thanks, -Barbara

Hi, I’m Alessandro and I’m from Italy. I apologize for my English first. I think I have had cholinergic urticaria since about 6 months ago–so many pins that sting me everywhere that I can not stand it. Only cold can calm down this sensation. At beginning, it started from the scalp, then went to all over the […]

Hello all, I am a 33 year old female and I am now experiencing hives for the first time. This has been one of the most toughest things to endure. I work in the public as a Front office coordinator and I now have to explain what these things are all over my arms. They […]

I’m 19 years old, turning 20 in a couple of months, and I’ve been suffering with Urticaria for near enough a couple of years now. I’ve seen a couple of doctors and consultants, and apparently I suffer from Chronic Urticaria Pigmentosa, which is induced by stress, anxiety, exercise, water and temperature. I’m currently at University […]

Do I have candida and is it the cause of my urticarial? I’m 19 and I’ve had urticaria since I was 15 . I have always eaten a lot of processed foods and bread. I have developed extremely dry skin (so bad I’m going to the GP about it). I have read that a candida […]

I’ll make this quick:  My cholinergic urticaria started last September. I tried Allegra, Zyrtec, Loraditine, Benadryl, Hydroxyzine, Ketotifen, Zantac, Levocetirizine, Montelukast, Cyproheptadine and Prednisone. Initially, the Benadryl and Hydroxyzine helped the most.  And of course Prednisone was an amazing help, but you just can’t take it very long.  Eventually Benadryl and Hydroxyzine stopped helping.  The likely reason is that I […]

Can cholinergic urticaria be caused due to gluten? Hey! Since about 12 years of age (I’m 17 right now), I’ve had a protruding tummy but still had slim figure with thin arms and legs (google Skinny Fat if you’re confused). In the past few months I’ve started working out, and I’m getting fitter and muscular day […]

Hello everyone, I’m 17 years old, and I’ve had Cholinergic Urticaria for about 6 months now. It sucks…. a lot.  I believe I have heat hives, and I’ve always wanted to join the military. Is that at all possible? I itch whenever I talk to certain people (like girls and whatnot). I have seen a decrease […]

Hey, I’m 36-year-old male and have had this cholinergic urticaria for about 7 years. Then asthma started 4 years ago. It is really a piece of crap to deal with, and I deal with it every single day!!! I’m seriously searching for a cure. I’m a nurse in one of the top 10 hospitals in the USA, […]

Whenever my body gets hot from doing something physical, or going from a cold place to a warm place, my body gets itchy. It is like a burning sensation at times and lasts for at least 5 minutes until I cool down with fresh air (or by dabbing water on my body). I have noticed I get […]

Hello to all. My name is Lorenzo, and I’m an Italian guy. I’m 25 years old, and I do not speak English well. I wanted to ask if you know a specialized center to treat cholinergic urticaria. I live in an island of Italy, Sardinia, and no doctor knows how to help me. They are not […]