Fat- What Fat Types Are There In The Human Body? Generally speaking, the human body stores fat in 2 main ways: As Visceral fat and Subcutaneous fat. Men and women both accumulate these types of fats, but the quantities and distribution can sometimes differ. Men are a little more likely to start accumulating visceral fat […]

Hey everyone, Okay, in my last post I talked about how my hives have been getting better. I want to tell this entire story of what has happened, what I’ve figured out, and exactly what I’ve done step by step. I’m also going to tell you about my “hypothesis” that I’ve been testing. No details […]

At long last, I have finally got Allegra in my hands for testing. I have waited and waited for this moment for months, in the hopes that maybe this antihistamine will offer a bit more relief than the others for cholinergic urticaria (heat hives). Quick backstory–first, just let me briefly say that I have tried […]

Allegra (Fexofenadine) goes OTC (over the counter) in early March according to a recent press release by the company that manufactures it. It is expected to be stocked on shelves in your local retail stores and pharmacies by around March 4th. That is AWESOME news for those of you who use this, and have to […]

This post may seem as if it is X-rated or something, but I assure you it is not. It could have potential consequences for cholinergic urticaria sufferers. The other day, I was reading an article on AOL that was discussing semen allergy (also called POIS, or Post Orgasmic Illness Syndrome). Apparently, men were becoming ill […]

As of right now, the only antihistamine I am taking is an H2 antihistamine, which is the acid blocker Zantac (Ranitidine). I have noticed that as long as I take 2 of them (150mg), that it will make me a little less reactive. Granted, I still have to watch myself and I can still have […]

Heat hives can stop you dead in your tracks. In fact, when it attacks, it can immediately make you drop to your knees in unbearable itching and pain. “Why am I getting so itchy and tingling every time I get hot?”–Is a question everyone who has suffered from cholinergic urticaria (heat hives) has probably asked […]

I now have my cholinergic urticaria under control totally. I can live again! In my personal view, the best way to manage cholinergic urticaria is to attack it directly. In order to accomplish this, I have tried to eliminate all sources of inflammatory causing agents–whether it is food, dry skin, environment, etc. Therefore, I wanted […]

Could Tea Cause or Help Cholinergic Urticaria? Post by: nithya on April 16, 2010, 08:19:45 PM Hi , I have suffering from heat Urticaria since 06 . It all started on a cold winter afternoon as i was making hot tea…tried to sit down on my couch and the entire tea fell over me. Had […]

Title: Cholinergic Urticaria and Meth Use? Can Methamphetamine Cause Hives? Post by: onepunch on May 06, 2009, 08:50:02 PM Can meth cause hives or cholinergic urticaria? Well call me bold but im convinced that Meth use has something to do with My Cholinergic Urticaria. I started using about 5 years ago and have quit several […]

I recently came across some interesting info and I thought I’d share. As I mentioned in my last post, Silvertones, Willdev, and a few others have been talking on the forum about using a low-histamine diet. This line of thinking apparently led Silvertones into stumbling onto a product called Histame, which he is waiting to […]

A topic that has been popping up on the forum recently is the issue of histamine in relation to diet and hives. This has been brought up by silvertones, willdev, and a few other members over the past couple of months. The general idea is that if we avoid foods rich in histamine, it could […]

Wow, it has been a long time since I have made an actual post here on the blog. I have been actively posting on the forum, but I thought I would give a quick personal update on things. How Are My Hives (Cholinergic Urticaria) Lately? Unfortunately, my hives aren’t doing well at this time. For […]

Hey everyone! It has been a while since I have updated the blog, so I thought it was time. My hives have been doing much better lately. I am not cured (in fact, I had a minor attack yesterday), but I am dramatically better–even to the point of sweating. My wife and I are undertaking […]

Treating my “suspected” tinea veriscolor infection. At this point, I have talked about the spots I found on my skin which I felt the evidence was suggesting I had tinea versicolor. So I began my journey of trying to find out how I could eliminate this (if I even had it). NOTE: I am not […]

Tinea Versicolor is a type of skin fungus (or yeast) that can exhibit similar symptoms to Cholinergic urticaria. In fact, many people suffering with tinea versicolor sometimes mistakenly diagnose themselves with cholinergic urticaria, and some with cholinergic urticaria may mistakenly diagnose themselves as having tinea versicolor. Tinea Versicolor and Cholinergic Urticaria: Differences The main differences that […]

My wife recently made some Japanese food (rice, chicken, and veggies). It was delicious. But as we were shopping in the store to buy the ingredients, I posed this question: “Can you ever really enjoy a Chinese or Japanese meal without fortune cookies?” I think not. So we picked up a small box of fortune cookies at […]

Chuck Norris has turned 70 years old today! Wow, I must say he is in great shape to be 70. If anyone doesn’t know who Chuck Norris is, please come out from the rock you have been hiding under. Just kidding. Chuck is a well-known action hero/martial artist/actor. He has a reputation (yes, even at […]

Hello and welcome to this site, which focuses on Cholinergic Urticaria. I wanted to take a few moments to give a personal message to any potential doctors, researchers, or scientists who may come across this website. To The Scientists or Researchers Interested in Cholinergic Urticaria: This is one of the largest sites about cholinergic urticaria […]

What causes cholinergic urticaria? At this time, scientists and researchers do not know why cholinergic urticaria develops, or the exact causes. On this page, you can learn some reasons some suggest it may develop, and you can also understand what physiological processes are happening during an attack. What is the Physiological Process During a Cholinergic […]

Does Cholinergic Urticaria Hurt or Itch? Cholinergic Urticaria often hurts and itches simultaneously during a reaction. The sensation is similar to that of a bee sting or tiny prick from a needle, while also having an intense itching sensation. It can be very frustrating to feel this sensation. People often feel an impulse to scratch, […]

You may have heard people say that caffeine, soft drinks, or those energy drinks can be bad for your kidneys and even cause renal failure. Well guess what? They weren’t joking when they said that! I have always enjoyed the occasional soft drink, especially with a really big meal. There is nothing quite like the […]

Ahh, what is a normal day in the life of a person with Cholinergic Urticaria? Really, it is the same as a any other person, with a few exceptions (of course). I mean technically we are completely healthy and normal until the heat gets cranked up, then our bodies go nuts. So what is a normal day […]

One of the most common medical conditions that an individual will suffer with at some point is hives, also called urticaria. Some type of allergic reaction often brings on hives. The condition lasts less than six weeks in most cases. Approximately 30% – 40% of patients suffer from what is known as chronic hives or chronic urticaria, […]

Many people are afraid to go to the doctor if they are sick because they don’t have health insurance. They figure that if they go to the doctor without health insurance to get treated for an illness it will cost them thousands so they would rather just be sick and hope their illness will go […]

Use this form to submit your hives question (or an article sharing your opinions, thoughts, or experiences) for the Cholinergic Urticaria community to read. Your question or article will appear on the cholinergic urticaria forum. As a rule of courtesy, if you ask a question, please try to answer someone else’s question, as this encourages a sense of community […]

Small Eczema Bumps on My Fingers Recently I have been getting these small itchy bumps on my hands and fingers. They itch very badly, are red, and look like small raised dots. These bumps would likely be called dis I know the bumps are diet related for sure. At first I thought, “Do I have […]

Weight Loss/Gain, Visceral Fat, and Cholinergic Urticaria Post by: Honkymagoo on April 23, 2009, 09:23:05 PM Wasn’t sure exactly where to post this but this seemed the most appropriate. Has anyone lost a good amount of weight since the UC started? I was big into exercise and lifting before it started and over the past […]

Hey Everyone, Ugh, where do I begin this update? First, my wife and I have been sick the past week. My wife had it first, and then accidentally gave it to me. I suppose it is some kind of cold (or Flu). We have had temperatures of about 100-101. We have also felt very tired, […]

Urticaria Relief Book Post by: kbhamilton1 on October 02, 2011, 08:09:50 PM Has anyone heard of this site that claims to cure urticaria? Before I purchase this book, I would like to know if there are any pros/cons. Thanks, ——————————————————————————– Title: Re: Urticaria Relief Book Post by: HivesGuy on October 02, 2011, 11:07:46 PM ——————————————————————————– […]