Cholinergic Urticaria

Found a Personal Solution for My Heat-Induced Hives

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Just thought I’d share my personal experience:

I had heat-induced hives for a couple of years. I’d get it about 5 minutes into jogging. It would last for a few minutes then disappear – nothing severe but annoying to the point that sometimes I’d stop jogging. I would also get symptoms in a hot shower, sauna, etc.

I quit smoking about 8 months ago and it hasn’t happened at all. Smoking could very well have been the cause.

All the best to those with the condition.

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Comments

    • Thank you i was also thinking it could be the pesticides on our food.. i stopped having dairy and ive been jogging everyday and i havent got them. I had pizza last night and i got mild ones today. Ive had allergy tests and im not allergic to anything i giess just my skin is

  2. Interesting. Since I’ve dropped dairy, eggs, soy and very little gmo from my diet (meat was already gone) they are basically gone – if I have too much spicy food or too much caffeine or they come back. The only thing I notice is if I walk to close to someone smoking, I still feel it a little bit – Often my face (the prickles) can tell someone is smoking near me before my nose can!
    I agree about the crap in the food, cigarettes and wherever else…
    It’s sorta crazy to me! I’m really enjoying my fresh fruits and veggies tho – who knew there were so many interesting veggies out there – i totally recommend roasting rutabaga in the oven. Delightful 🙂

    ~B

  3. Very interesting thank you. I have switched to clean eating but still smoke, my only vice. Any pointers on how you did it?

  4. I quit smoking, and developed CU shortly thereafter. It’s been about 5 months of misery, as I’m sure you all know. Trying a different antihistamine tomorrow. I’ve already tried 2, as well as cortisone injections. Nothing. I live in south Louisiana, the heat and humidity capital of the world. I leave on a 30 minute lunch break, I’m spotted like a cheetah when I return. I’m so miserable. I’ve NEVER had anything like this before, so any advice is begged for! Thanks!