Cholinergic Urticaria

Does anyone else get swelling in the corners of their eyes in conjunction with Cholinergic Urticaria?

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Does anyone else get swelling in the corners of their eyes in conjunction with Cholinergic Urticaria?

I developed this condition a few months before my first outbreak of heat hives a year and four months ago. I’ve never met anyone else with the swelling in the inner corners of the eyes. When I push on it, it releases tears. But it often leaves under my eyes puffy through the next day.

-Andrea

Comments

  1. No, I’ve never noticed any eye swelling with cholinergic urticaria. However, it is not uncommon to have other odd allergic responses when you have any of the physical urticarias.

    Anyone else notice this?

  2. It is called Angioedema. I’ve read articles that claim up to 30% of those suffering from CU also suffer from the swelling. I’m sorry this happens to you, I’ve been fortunate enough to have not encountered this as well. I’d make sure to get an epi pen though as it may affect your breathing.

  3. Hi! I get swollen eyes if I eat too many spicy foods!
    I really try not to eat them, and don’t typically anymore, but I really like them! Not long after I started breaking out (about 4.5 years ago), I had some wasabi peas (BAD IDEA!!!). My eyes got really swollen and tearful, to the point I could barely see…
    I haven’t had wasabi peas since.

    This “condition” sucks.

    I’m not sure how much this helps, but I hope you feel a little bit less alone…

    ~B