I am taking a short break from my regular post series to touch on a topic that some people have expressed interest in: Making money or having a career while battling cholinergic urticaria. We all need money, and it is no secret that those with severe cholinergic urticaria can sometimes face serious challenges in their [...]
Gynecomastia From H2 Antihistamines (Zantac or Pepcid)?
Since I have a chronic hives condition (cholinergic urticaria), I often take antihistamines in an effort to take the “sting” out of the hives. If you also take antihistamines, you may want to be aware that some may cause gynecomastia (also called “man boobs“). As of right now, the only antihistamine I am taking is [...]
Can Food Allergies Cause Food Addictions?
Can food allergies cause food addictions? Can being allergic to a certain food make you crave it more? One thing is for certain, I apparently have some sort of food allergy. They are not the severe allergies that cause instant symptoms such as your throat swells, vomiting, or instant hives. But at this point I [...]
Can Steam Capsule (Sauna) Help Cholinergic Urticaria Patients to Sweat?
Many people suffering with Cholinergic Urticaria talk about the benefits of trying to “Sweat it Out.” In other words, the idea is to engage in physical activity, to the point of sweating. This usually means having an outbreak of hives, but then the hives will generally back off, allowing the body to sweat. This is [...]
Does Alternative Medicine Help Cholinergic Urticaria?
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 [...]
Could Vitamin D Deficiency Cause Cholinergic Urticaria or Chronic Hives?
As always, my mind seems to tirelessly think of possible causes of Cholinergic Urticaria. The big question on my mind is always, “What is causing this?” So naturally, I tend to look at a lot of possibilities. Recently, I have been reflecting on my own development of chronic cholinergic urticaria. I was thinking back to [...]
Water Fasting: My Results and Experience
Starting today I am going on a strict water fast. This is a type of fasting where you only drink water, and completely avoid foods. It is the hardest of all fasts to do, however, it can also be the most beneficial if done correctly. I have always wanted to do a really good fast. [...]
Candida Treatment is Finished
Hello everyone, Well I just wanted to give a quick update on things with the hives, candida, etc. In my last post, I pointed out how I had some white plaque looking stuff on my tongue. I suspected this could be a cause of my digestion issues (IBS), and also my hives–as many “homeopath’s online [...]
Cholinergic Urticaria Research Articles, Surveys and Polls
This page contains a collection of polls (also called surveys or questionnaires) as well as research articles or links that was asked on this website. These polls have been taken by visitors of this site, all of whom are presumed to have cholinergic urticaria. Because the polls were openly taken online without confirming a diagnosis, these [...]
Can Chronic Hives, Allergies, or Eczema Shorten Life Span or Cause Cancer?
Can suffering with chronic hives, allergies, or eczema shorten your life span or put you at a greater risk for cancer? This is a great question, and there has been some discussion about this on the forum. Can having this cholinergic urticaria (or any chronic hives, allergies, or eczema for that matter) shorten our life [...]
Low Histamine Diet: Could This Help Hives & Allergies?
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 [...]
Eucerin Calming Creme for Eczema, Dry Skin, Cholinergic Urticaria Hives
Is Eucerin Calming Creme good for eczema, dry skin, and cholinergic urticaria (hives)? Yes, this stuff is awesome. My skin has been terribly itchy and dry lately. I put on some of my generic lotion, which really doesn’t work well. It tends to not absorb into the skin, and didn’t really moisturize well. I decided [...]
Tinea Versicolor Treatment: Selsun Blue (Selenium Sulfide)
This page contains information on how I attempted to treat a suspected case of Tinea Versicolor, a common fungus infection. For the treatment, I used Selsun blue (Selenium Sulfide). The follow contains information on why I decided to try to treat myself, and also how the experiment turned out. Anyone reading this should understand that [...]
Tornado Formation
I hate tornadoes. They are beautiful to behold, but the thought of being in one terrifies me. Unfortunately, tis’ the season for the twisters. I have always been afraid of these powerful storms. It all started when I was around 8 years old. We had an old set of encylopedias, and I would sometimes thumb [...]
My Toes Keep Cramping
My Toes Cramp A Lot One thing I have noticed is that my toes seem to cramp quite a lot. They don’t do it all the time, but sometimes (usually at night when I am about to go to sleep), they will suddenly cramp up. I hate it. It has happened the past couple of [...]
Would A Water Softener Help Cholinergic Urticaria?
It has been a lot cooler recently (with some very cool nights reaching into the 40′s and 50′s), and I have already noticed a decrease in the humidity. The lower humidity has made my skin noticeably drier after a shower. Today, after I took a shower, I had a lot of dry looking skin on [...]
Allegra (Fexofenadine) Is OTC (Over the Counter) Starting March 4
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 [...]
Candida Thrush on Tongue & Systemic Infection
I think I seriously have a Candida/Thrush Infection. This is serious!! Okay, let me back up for a minute. Yesterday I wrote an article about how I think our sweat pores could be clogged, and that Candida or Bacteria could be the culprit. Could this be a cause of Cholinergic Urticaria (heat hives) after all? [...]
Zyrtec and Pepcid for Cholingergic Urticaria (Hives)
New Combination of Antihistamines for Cholinergic Urticaria (H2 & H1) Zyrtec Plus Pepcid Experiment. As I have often stated in the past, antihistamines are virtually useless on me. Zyrtec does take some of the sting off the hives, but only about 20-50%. And the more I take them, the less effective they seem to be. [...]
Small Itchy Bumps on Hands and Fingers (Itchy Eczema)
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 [...]
Is the Hypothalamus and Brain Involved in Cholinergic Urticaria?
When thinking about my cholinergic urticaria (heat hives), I try to be as analytical as possible in trying to understand what happens in my body. I feel that the more I understand, the better chances I have of trying to control reactions, and hopefully one day be cured of this terrible condition. Again, please remember [...]
Probiotics for Digestion, Cholinergic Urticaria, and Eczema
Can probiotics help digestion, hives, or eczema? My digestion is not the best in the world, and I have blogged about this before. When I eat extremely healthy foods (vegetables, fruit, & lean meat), my digestion is usually very good. However, whenever I eat anything complex at all (grains, dairy, processed foods, etc.), my digestion [...]
Living With Cholinergic Urticaria
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 [...]
Anti Candida Diet Cleanse for Cholinergic Urticaria
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. [...]
AngioLipoma and Lipomas: What Is A Lipoma?
A few years ago, when I was 18 years old (before getting Cholinergic Urticaria), I noticed this strange lump on my lower back. It wasn’t very noticeable, but I could feel it with my hand. It felt a little tender. I was concerned about it, so I decided I better go to the doctor and [...]