- Can You Help With Severe Hives?
QUESTION:
Hello:
I am looking for cures hives. My wife has them right now. She takes Benadryl, prednisone and such with little relief. She is avoiding foods that might cause the condition. In addition, she is under significant stress from multiple sources. Are there any recommendations that you could make? Help would be appreciated. Most pages offer many definitions as to what hives are. That is unfortunately no real help.
Thanks.
ANSWER:
The antihistamine “Zyrtec” can be very helpful, as can “Tagamet” (cimetidine). Tagamet works because its also an antihistamine that works at a different type of histamine receptor. Sometimes the “leukotriene inhibitors” such as “Accolate” can be helpful.
Theres no question that nerves can play a huge role. The screening test I use for my patients may be of significant help for you in this regard.
