hives

[Guest guest]

Listen to your doctor! An allergy can start any time. They can become so

severe they can require hospitalization. Drug allergies (I am the poster

child for drug allergies) can start at any time, with the first dose, seventh

or so on. Be careful and follow your Doctors suggestions, watch for

difficulty breathing if that happens (even just a small amount) GO TO THE

EMERGENCY ROOM. Allergies can easily be life threatening, I just spent a

couple of days in the hospital from a reaction to Imuran, high fever and

difficulty breathing, I had taken it for almost three weeks. I get hives

from all types of NSAIDS (aspirin, advil, lodine, and so on) among other

stuff, which rapidly turns into a major asthma attack. BTW asthma can start

at any age also with no warning.

Take the hives seriously!

Ilene

---

moderator 2 cents: I developed side effects to Celebrex after taking it for

awhile. Severe sinus and respiratory problems along with doubling over in pain

an hour taking the medication with lower intestinal pains. The pains were really

bad and that is while on strong pain meds. Goodness knows the pain would have

been like without the narcotics.

I went for a year before developing an allergy to Relafen.

PatB

[Guest guest]

Hi Judy

> I woke up the other day with welt size hives all over

> my body. Dr said it could be a reaction to the

> penicillin I am on for Strep Throat. I dont agree

> cause I had been taking the med for 7 days without any

> hives and have taken it many times before.

Your conclusion isn't exactly the way it works, though.

Reactions depend upon sensitivity. If you're VERY

sensitive, then you could have a reaction very soon,

within the first 24 hours. If not as sensitive, it can take

longer. The last time I had a reaction to an antibiotic,

it was close to the third week (I had a stubborn URI

(upper respiratory infection).) The MD prescribed

Amoxil for 10 days, then for another 10 when I was not

well. It was during the latter stage of the second

round that the reaction occurred. It does not matter

that you've taken this medication before. Your body

can build up a sensitivity over time.

Just look at how many older people become " intolerant "

of some things like lactose in dairy products after drinking

milk every day and eating lots of ice cream, cream gravies,

puddings, cheese, etc., for example.

> I take an antihistamine and they go away, but the

> minute I stop taking that they come back.

Of course, that's logical, isn't it? You have to weight

the consequences of everything you do in your life.

Do you enjoy something now only to suffer ill effects later?

Just be careful, because those kinds of allergic reactions

can be very serious, even fatal. That's why you pay a

physician to know these things and advise you.

> Just thought

> I would see if this sounds familiar to anyone.

It sure does sound familiar.

Are you taking or exposed to anything else that could cause hives?

Hope you can win this particular in this war of arthritis.

Patty B in the Pineywoods of East Texas

[Guest guest]

Judy, as a retired RN that is also allergic to Penicillin all I can say to

you is make sure the Dr. marks your chart in big red letter " allergic to

penicillin. " I have seen very bad systemic reactions to drugs where hives,

swelling of ears, throat and if not treated vigorously can lead to death. It

is not to be taken lightly. It is similar to someone allergic to bee stings,

and we have all heard about that. Same thing. There are other meds that can

be given. Betty in VA

[Guest guest]

Lynn62@...:

Thought you might like to know that I had hives covering my entire body

after 2 weeks of Plaquinil. Sandi

[Guest guest]

Hi Robbi,

I can feel your pain about a lot of issues in your life. Not only P and PA but also the lack of children. I was in the same boat as you, but mine was first infertility, then when Imanaged to get pregnant, I could not carry them to term. I lost four that we know of. So dear, I know that pain and hurt. The feeling of failure...you need to talk, write me direct. We get depressed with the Psoriatic stuff, but carrying the other pain is also depression, that is hard to handle as well.

I will be glad to talk to you about either subject. I know that pain all too well. We are hear for you anytime you need the group.

Donna in Michigan

Robbi <lynn62@...> wrote:

Started yesterday with some itchy bumps... Now it appears I have broken out in hives as I have red spots and itchy bumps over quite a bit of my body. Diagnosed with PA three weeks ago; have it in both ring fingers, one is extremely swelled up. Have had P, not extensive, on arms, torso, scalp and suspect a few other places, for 3 years. I am taking MTX injections, 400 mgs Plaquenil, folic acid, 2400 mgs calcium, Fosamax once a week , 200 mg celebrex , estratab , 300 mg wellbutrin, and a multi vitamin every day, for two weeks now. Started having anxiety/panic attacks a week ago, have xanax to take as needed for that. And I wonder Why in the world I have hives??? Just not sure if it is stress or the meds/allergic reaction; probably stress. I would think the allergic reaction would have shown up sooner, or as soon as I started the treatment for the PA two weeks ago.I really admire the strength of all of you out there. I dont feel I am strong. Some days I feel as if my stress and being upset about this all is me overreacting; and feel like everyone in my life is tired of hearing me go on about it. Trying to talk my self in to seeing a Psychiatrist about this. I have also struggled with general depression most of my life, and struggled with not not getting to have children due to hysterectomy. Two major surgeries, removal of a football sized ovarian cyst, and the hysterectomy, two years apart, and a small benign cyst removed discovered by a mamogram. Feel like I have been through the ringer. But who here hasnt? Thanks for listening, thanks for your input and thanks for this forum. RobbiP.S. Just hoping for a better day tomorrow for all of us.

[Guest guest]

hey Robbi

you could be having a reaction to the celebrex which has sulphur in it

I was taking salazapyrin( sulphur) for 10 weeks before I had a reaction to it.

It started as a rash on my neck which I thought was stress but by the end of

the day I was completely coveredwith it.

When I saw the doc he took me off straight away and said I was now NEVER to have

anything with sulphur again, as next reaction could be more serious

you may or may not have the same but it sure pays to be careful

keep smiling

Sheryn

in Australia

Robbi wrote:

> Started yesterday with some itchy bumps... Now it appears I have

> broken out in hives as I have red spots and itchy bumps over quite a

> bit of my body. Diagnosed with PA three weeks ago; have it in both

> ring fingers, one is extremely swelled up. Have had P, not

> extensive, on arms, torso, scalp and suspect a few other places, for

> 3 years. I am taking MTX injections, 400 mgs Plaquenil, folic acid,

> 2400 mgs calcium, Fosamax once a week <my bones are in poor shape>,

> 200 mg celebrex <helps with the PA pain>, estratab <hormone>, 300 mg

> wellbutrin, and a multi vitamin every day, for two weeks now.

> Started having anxiety/panic attacks a week ago, have xanax to take

> as needed for that. And I wonder Why in the world I have hives???

> <chuckling to myself> Just not sure if it is stress or the

> meds/allergic reaction; probably stress. I would think the allergic

> reaction would have shown up sooner, or as soon as I started the

> treatment for the PA two weeks ago.

>

> I really admire the strength of all of you out there. I dont feel I

> am strong. Some days I feel as if my stress and being upset about

> this all is me overreacting; and feel like everyone in my life is

> tired of hearing me go on about it. Trying to talk my self in to

> seeing a Psychiatrist about this. I have also struggled with general

> depression most of my life, and struggled with not not getting to

> have children due to hysterectomy. Two major surgeries, removal of a

> football sized ovarian cyst, and the hysterectomy, two years apart,

> and a small benign cyst removed discovered by a mamogram. Feel like

> I have been through the ringer. But who here hasnt?

>

> Thanks for listening, thanks for your input and thanks for this

> forum.

>

> Robbi

>

> P.S. Just hoping for a better day tomorrow for all of us.

>

>

[Guest guest]

I got hives when I took Plaquenil. It was an allergic reaction--my doctor's junior doctor (I now have a very different doctor, believe me!!!) just said it was "some kind of dermititis, ignore or put lotion on it, it'll go away." As someone who has had severe allergic reactions to medication in the past I demanded to see the senior dr. He recognized the allergic reaction and took me off--I can't remember how long I was on, but it was at least a week. Apparently my body had built up to an intolerable level?

Anyway, check it out, don't just assume it's nothing! Good luck!

Sinead

>From: "Robbi "

>Reply- egroups > egroups >Subject: [ ] Hives >Date: Sat, 06 Jan 2001 18:35:34 -0000 > >Started yesterday with some itchy bumps... Now it appears I have >broken out in hives as I have red spots and itchy bumps over quite a >bit of my body. Diagnosed with PA three weeks ago; have it in both >ring fingers, one is extremely swelled up. Have had P, not >extensive, on arms, torso, scalp and suspect a few other places, for >3 years. I am taking MTX injections, 400 mgs Plaquenil, folic acid, >2400 mgs calcium, Fosamax once a week , >200 mg celebrex , estratab , 300 mg >wellbutrin, and a multi vitamin every day, for two weeks now. >Started having anxiety/panic attacks a week ago, have xanax to take >as needed for that. And I wonder Why in the world I have hives??? > Just not sure if it is stress or the >meds/allergic reaction; probably stress. I would think the allergic >reaction would have shown up sooner, or as soon as I started the >treatment for the PA two weeks ago. > >I really admire the strength of all of you out there. I dont feel I >am strong. Some days I feel as if my stress and being upset about >this all is me overreacting; and feel like everyone in my life is >tired of hearing me go on about it. Trying to talk my self in to >seeing a Psychiatrist about this. I have also struggled with general >depression most of my life, and struggled with not not getting to >have children due to hysterectomy. Two major surgeries, removal of a >football sized ovarian cyst, and the hysterectomy, two years apart, >and a small benign cyst removed discovered by a mamogram. Feel like >I have been through the ringer. But who here hasnt? > >Thanks for listening, thanks for your input and thanks for this >forum. > >Robbi > >P.S. Just hoping for a better day tomorrow for all of us. > > Get your FREE download of MSN Explorer at http://explorer.msn.com

[Guest guest]

Robbi,

Plaquenil, and anything containing quinine, exacerbates psoriasis.

It's well known, and should be known by your rheumatologist.

Unfortunately, it wasn't known by mine (he does now!) and I still

have a couple of the numerous small patches of psoriasis that cropped

up shortly after starting plaquenil - the tablets aren't shaped like

little " bones " for nothing, and they should be in the shape of a

skull and crossbones.

The PDR clearly states under WARNINGS, General:

" Use of Plaquenil in patients with psoriasis may precipitate a severe

attack of psoriasis. "

Everyone with P or PA should have a Physicians Desk Reference and

read it everytime they are offered a new drug.

-- Ron

[Guest guest]

In a message dated 01/07/01 12:15:44 PM Eastern Standard Time,

kombee@... writes:

<< hey Robbi

you could be having a reaction to the celebrex which has sulphur in it >>

I get hives from sulpha antibiodics so my rheumy wouldn't even try the

celebrex. Vioxx has no sulpur, so I'm on that. It's very similar to

celebrex.

[Guest guest]

In a message dated 01/08/01 9:42:23 AM Eastern Standard Time,

rkba@... writes:

<< Everyone with P or PA should have a Physicians Desk Reference and

read it everytime they are offered a new drug.

>>

Ron - I couldn't agree more!! Ultimately, we are all responsible for our own

health. Doctors don't know everything (even though some will tell you they

do!!) - Read and research all you can about PA - maybe you can teach your

rheumy something he/she didn't know!

[Guest guest]

I got hives on my neck and face after 3 days of high doses of

ibuprofin, even though I'd taken ibuprofin before then with no problem

(just not in high doses for several days). I can take other nsaids

without a problem, but I watch closely for signs of hives.

just wanted to say it can take a while for the body to build a

sensitivity to a certain drug, and even then it's possible that the

drug will only make you break out in high doses... if you have hives

it's most likely to be from a med rather than " merely " stress. be

careful! good luck!

mika

[Guest guest]

Isn't that great - I take quinine tablets daily for severe leg cramps - prescribed by my rheumy.

[Guest guest]

--

Pregnancy and delivering a baby often brings on different types of hormonal

changes, etc.

Unfortunately, it also tends to activate or create latent allergies,

intolerances, etc.

We had a baby last Sep. and since then my wife has been experiencing itchy,

cracky and

dry skin on her hands.

It come and goes in waves - gets better for a few days and then returns with a

vengeance,

and so on.

We have tried elimination of the most common allergen foods (dairy, eggs, etc.)

She is gluten free, so that's not the issue in our case.

We noticed that eliminating a certain food makes it better for a few days and

then it

comes back again.

So eliminating eggs made it better for a few days and then it came back.

The latest suspect is eating uncooked ghee.

Sorry, I don't have a better answer for you other than to try eliminating the

most common

allergens.

Wheat (and gluten in general) tops the list.

Followed by soy, corn, dairy (and casein in general), any processed foods, any

foods that

are GMO or contain GMO ingedients.

Taking a fish oil supplement (EPA, DHA) does help.

Also, we found applying kefir whey regularly helps.

You may wish to consult an endroconoligist (sp?) to find out if any hormones are

out of

whack.

> The worst foods

> she eats 2-3x/week are: steamed Jasmine rice and frozed custard which

> she has been eating for months/years.

Her diet sounds great and I don't see any obvious suspects.

But remember that pregnancy often makes one react to foods that they've had all

their

life.

That's what we found with the ghee.

> They are driving her crazy. She was told to stay cool with cold

> showers as heat will bring them on and if all else fails take

> Benadryl which she has done 4 times now and it works but she doesn't

> want to continue using it.

That sounds like a skin detox is happening.

The reason Benadryl might be working is because it is suppressing the detox and

keeping

it inside.

Is your baby also getting a similar rash or not?

If he/she is, then that screams food intolerance.

Hope this helps.

-Pratick

__________________________________________________

[Guest guest]

wrote:

>Hello,

>

>Wondering if anyone has experienced hives

>

All of my health problems started in the third trimester of my pregnancy

7 years ago. 3 years ago I woke up with hives and asthma. I still have

both of them. I was having to take a Zyrtec every 24 hours, but after

giving up dairy it's only (ha) every 48 hours. I still can't get rid of

them all together, but I definitely feel that it's related to my food

allergies/intolerances and the havoc they've wreaked on my body. I've

been gluten and casein free for 6 months now.

Steph

[Guest guest]

I have a long history with food allergies, asthma and eczema amongst

other things. I've been doing the NT thing for 10 years now, but

still during the 3rd trimester of my pregnancy I broke out into an

uncomfortable rash, not quite hives, but itchy nonetheless. My doc

told me it was OK to increase my evening primrose (for GLA content)

dose since I wasn't having contractions, which unfortunately led to

my daughter coming 5 weeks early, but didn't do anything for the

rash. After she was here, I started using Nordic Naturals cod liver

oil which is rather low in vitamins A & D, but really high in EPA and

DHA. This was the first thing to help. The symptoms subsided for

about a year then this past winter, I started getting some dry

patches. I decided to try pinenut oil from Siberian Tiger Naturals

which is also high in GLA(I met them at the WAP conference in

October). Somehow, the GLA in EPO never made a dent in any of my

health issues, but this pinenut stuff really seems to work! The only

thing I would say to be careful of is taking too much as pinenuts are

on the list of goitrogens. I currently take about 1/4 tsp once or

twice a week. Pinenuts are supposedly even more prone to rancidity

than other oil sources, but the company claims they do all they can

to prevent that. I keep it in the fridge. All I know is that it works

& this is the first time I have had ZERO inhalant allergies in the

spring.

I agree with Pratick that it might be a form of detox in which case

perhaps some kombucha may hasten the toxins out of her body. If kefir

whey or yogurt don't help to cool the skin, perhaps some aloe gel may

work.

Does she use coconut oil? or other coconut products? I know one

person who says she has a sort of skin reaction and drowsiness when

she eats it. In her case, it may be die-off from candida though,

although it is entirely possible after having a baby due to all the

hormonal changes.

I hope you find a glimmer of hope from this list. Everyone has

excellent answers and possibilities to try.

Adrienne

--- In , " " <skylarfit@h...>

wrote:

> Hello,

>

> Wondering if anyone has experienced hives after 1 month after

> delivery of baby. My wife get's a breakout of itchy hives 1-3x/day

> for the last 3 weeks. They come out at random times. Some are

small

> eraser sized and some get big the size of a silver dollar. She is

> breastfeeding. She has been taking Garden of Life Womens Multi and

> Primal Defense. Her diet is unchanged from before delivery and she

> is not allergic to anything. She eats mostly grassfed organic free-

> range animal products. Salmon from Mercolas site. Chino Valley

> Ranchers organ. Omeg 3 eggs. Homemade sauerkraut. Small amount of

> raw dairy from Organic pastures. Mostly organic produce from

farmers

> market. Fermented sourdough bread from Farmers mkt. The worst foods

> she eats 2-3x/week are: steamed Jasmine rice and frozed custard

which

> she has been eating for months/years.

>

> They are driving her crazy. She was told to stay cool with cold

> showers as heat will bring them on and if all else fails take

> Benadryl which she has done 4 times now and it works but she

doesn't

> want to continue using it.

>

> Thanks,

[Guest guest]

From: " " <skylarfit@...>

> Hello,

>

> Wondering if anyone has experienced hives after 1 month after

> delivery of baby.

Hey ,

I didn't get hives but I have this persistent itchiness since giving birth.

It comes and goes and I have had to take Benadryl a few times. I have tried

and tried to figure out if it could be a food allergy but have not been able

to find a connection.

I have had some success with homeopathy. If you can find a really great

homeopath - not one of these ones who takes a weekend course- it could help.

Two different times when I have been at my wits end with the itchiness a

homeopathic remedy has stopped it.

Hope all gets better,

Kim

[Guest guest]

,

have you investigated the simple things that weren't used in your

house until the baby arrived? Baby products like wipes, baby shampoo,

diaper rash ointment, new 'mild' laundry soap, fire retardant pajama

fabric, commercial diapers, air freshener... If family and friends are

helping with the household tasks or cooking have they brought in

anything you normally don't use? (or given you something that you

wouldn't use if it wasn't a gift? bath oils...) If you're lucky maybe

it's something as simple as that. I hope so!

Best wishes,

Jan

> Wondering if anyone has experienced hives after 1 month after

> delivery of baby. My wife get's a breakout of itchy hives 1-3x/day

> for the last 3 weeks. They come out at random times.

[Guest guest]

I was just thinking the same thing... Creams, lotions, moisturizers.

My mom had " pregnancy rash " with me, and I have always had skin

issues. Even the most " pure " oils will give me hives - usually on my

neck and chest no matter where I put the oil. It is a histamine

reaction.

I only have to look at apricot oil or almond oil or even sesame oil

for a rash to develop. Also, my sensitivities change during the

month along with my hormone levels.

Cheers,

*S*

--- In , " alangaud " <alangaud@y...>

wrote:

> ,

> have you investigated the simple things that weren't used in your

> house until the baby arrived? Baby products like wipes, baby

shampoo,

> diaper rash ointment, new 'mild' laundry soap, fire retardant

pajama

> fabric, commercial diapers, air freshener... If family and friends

are

> helping with the household tasks or cooking have they brought in

> anything you normally don't use? (or given you something that you

> wouldn't use if it wasn't a gift? bath oils...) If you're lucky

maybe

> it's something as simple as that. I hope so!

>

> Best wishes,

> Jan

>

> > Wondering if anyone has experienced hives after 1 month after

> > delivery of baby. My wife get's a breakout of itchy hives 1-

3x/day

> > for the last 3 weeks. They come out at random times.

[Guest guest]

Developing an extreme sensitivity to the extent that a rash will develop, might

indicate stressed adrenals.

Acidic wastes are produced by the body in the normal course of cell metabolism.

Customarily, the body can handle these wastes (although these wastes do age us).

However, the change in hormones that occurs during pregnancy--including stress

hormones, which are acidic in nature--adds to an already burdened system. Add to

the mix the fact that the mother has been metabolizing and doing waste removal

for two people instead of one. So, the addition of " baby " products that are

toxic, which might have been managed prior to the pregnancy, now stresses the

body so much, that the only way the toxins can be released is through the skin.

Skin problems are an expression of internal waste that can't leave any other

way.

In addition to the adrenals, you might want to check liver function (the liver

breaks down endogenous and exogenous poisons into simpler materials that can

exit the body).

Doing sauna therapy could really help at this time. People sweat out mercury and

all sorts of junk when they heat their bodies. When I was doing research for my

book on sauna therapy, I was amazed at how much people with even serious

conditions, such as multiple sclerosis and cancer, improved by getting rid of

waste from their systems. I know how much better I feel when doing a sauna,

especially if it's far infrared.

Best,

Nenah

http://www.nenahsylver.com

* The Handbook of Rife Frequency Healing

* The Holistic Handbook of Sauna Therapy

* products and services for wellness

Re: Hives

I was just thinking the same thing... Creams, lotions, moisturizers.

My mom had " pregnancy rash " with me, and I have always had skin

issues. Even the most " pure " oils will give me hives - usually on my

neck and chest no matter where I put the oil. It is a histamine

reaction.

I only have to look at apricot oil or almond oil or even sesame oil

for a rash to develop. Also, my sensitivities change during the

month along with my hormone levels.

Cheers,

*S*

[Guest guest]

Thanks Nenah, you are absolutely correct.

I too love my spa and use it often, however, heat and humidity can

also bring out (activate) bacteria (or so my Dr. says). I personally

found that when I was " buggy " they may activate, but probably

already were and that the spa helped me get over the whole ordeal,

quicker. I do test acidic and I do have adrenal issues, as well.

But, this wasn't about me, was it... <grin>

*S*

--- In , " Nenah Sylver " <nenah@b...>

wrote:

> Developing an extreme sensitivity to the extent that a rash will

develop, might indicate stressed adrenals.

>

> Acidic wastes are produced by the body in the normal course of

cell metabolism. Customarily, the body can handle these wastes

(although these wastes do age us). However, the change in hormones

that occurs during pregnancy--including stress hormones, which are

acidic in nature--adds to an already burdened system. Add to the mix

the fact that the mother has been metabolizing and doing waste

removal for two people instead of one. So, the addition of " baby "

products that are toxic, which might have been managed prior to the

pregnancy, now stresses the body so much, that the only way the

toxins can be released is through the skin. Skin problems are an

expression of internal waste that can't leave any other way.

>

> In addition to the adrenals, you might want to check liver

function (the liver breaks down endogenous and exogenous poisons

into simpler materials that can exit the body).

>

> Doing sauna therapy could really help at this time. People sweat

out mercury and all sorts of junk when they heat their bodies. When

I was doing research for my book on sauna therapy, I was amazed at

how much people with even serious conditions, such as multiple

sclerosis and cancer, improved by getting rid of waste from their

systems. I know how much better I feel when doing a sauna,

especially if it's far infrared.

>

> Best,

> Nenah

>

> http://www.nenahsylver.com

> * The Handbook of Rife Frequency Healing

> * The Holistic Handbook of Sauna Therapy

> * products and services for wellness

>

>

> Re: Hives

>

>

> I was just thinking the same thing... Creams, lotions,

moisturizers.

> My mom had " pregnancy rash " with me, and I have always had skin

> issues. Even the most " pure " oils will give me hives - usually

on my

> neck and chest no matter where I put the oil. It is a histamine

> reaction.

> I only have to look at apricot oil or almond oil or even sesame

oil

> for a rash to develop. Also, my sensitivities change during the

> month along with my hormone levels.

> Cheers,

> *S*

>

>

>

>

[Guest guest]

Thank you all for the input! It's much appreciated. We have many

things to try now.

We started with elimination of eggs, so far it hasn't helped yet but

we'll try a week or more before we eliminate the next potential

allergen. We have a Far infrared sauna but were told not to use it as

it is heating and that may bring out the hives, but after Sue and

Nenah's comments about sweating out toxins quicker my wife did a

sauna session and will probably continue as long as it doesn't make

her break out of control. No new personal care products in the house

that could be the culprit. She does take 2 soft gels of Carlsons Cod

Liver oil a day and has increased it to 3x/day. Will try the Kefir

whey and Kombucha and have found a Homeopathic practicing MD with an

appointment set up for tomorrow.

Thanks again,

> > Developing an extreme sensitivity to the extent that a rash will

> develop, might indicate stressed adrenals.

> >

> > Acidic wastes are produced by the body in the normal course of

> cell metabolism. Customarily, the body can handle these wastes

> (although these wastes do age us). However, the change in hormones

> that occurs during pregnancy--including stress hormones, which are

> acidic in nature--adds to an already burdened system. Add to the

mix

> the fact that the mother has been metabolizing and doing waste

> removal for two people instead of one. So, the addition of " baby "

> products that are toxic, which might have been managed prior to the

> pregnancy, now stresses the body so much, that the only way the

> toxins can be released is through the skin. Skin problems are an

> expression of internal waste that can't leave any other way.

> >

> > In addition to the adrenals, you might want to check liver

> function (the liver breaks down endogenous and exogenous poisons

> into simpler materials that can exit the body).

> >

> > Doing sauna therapy could really help at this time. People sweat

> out mercury and all sorts of junk when they heat their bodies. When

> I was doing research for my book on sauna therapy, I was amazed at

> how much people with even serious conditions, such as multiple

> sclerosis and cancer, improved by getting rid of waste from their

> systems. I know how much better I feel when doing a sauna,

> especially if it's far infrared.

> >

> > Best,

> > Nenah

> >

> > http://www.nenahsylver.com

> > * The Handbook of Rife Frequency Healing

> > * The Holistic Handbook of Sauna Therapy

> > * products and services for wellness

> >

> >

> > Re: Hives

> >

> >

> > I was just thinking the same thing... Creams, lotions,

> moisturizers.

> > My mom had " pregnancy rash " with me, and I have always had skin

> > issues. Even the most " pure " oils will give me hives - usually

> on my

> > neck and chest no matter where I put the oil. It is a histamine

> > reaction.

> > I only have to look at apricot oil or almond oil or even sesame

> oil

> > for a rash to develop. Also, my sensitivities change during the

> > month along with my hormone levels.

> > Cheers,

> > *S*

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hello there

I had saline implants for seven years and breast fed my almost 4 year old with them and he has had several boughts of unexplainable hives..... docs do not know why he has broken out. I have never had them - sounds to me like it could definitely be related to her implants as mine were filled with mold upon removal - there is a pic on our site of them as well as on my web page if you would like to see them

good luck to your cousin!!

shari

www.BreastImplantAwareness.org/shari.htm

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Hi Elise, I have suffered from hives since about a year after I got silicone implants thirty years ago. I had them every single day of my life along with intense itching. I was given antihistimines which I took daily for almost twenty years. Sometimes they would get as big as a softball and they were hard, hot, and very tender. This is what I believe: That they are a result of an inflammatory respone from the body rejecting a foreign object (implants), that they are affected by diet, namely sugar, which also causes an inflammatory response and makes them worse, that until your cousin has her implants removed she will continue to suffer or have to take some kind of medication which will only mask the problem. Today I rarely get hives My implants were removed twelve years ago and that helped but what has really helped is the detoxing that I have done thanks to the knowledge I have gained since being on this group. I only get them now when I really overdo the sugar. Hope this helps. Anita hives i am writing on behalf of my cousin who had saline implants about 1 year ago....i can get the exact date....she is actually driving herslef to the er as i type this...for the past 4 weeks she has had hives breaking out on her body...they seemed to have started on her butt and thighs...i at first thought it might have something to do with her horse back riding, saddle, horse hair, sweat from the horse (she lives in florida where the temp is hot and humid now)...then i thought laundry soap, dietary aka nuts, wheat, dairy....but to no avail nothing has stopped them or helped resolve the discomfort itching, swelling, crawling from these hives.today i spoke to her and she stated they were all over her face, upper lip, breasts and throat started to feel funny (that is why she is driving to the er)does anyone have any idea if she could be rejecting her saline implants....please tell me i am wrong...but what else could this be.she is very petite and tiny probaly weighs less then 100lbs is 5'3"...they are also checking her thyroid for a disorder called hoshimoto's disease which her mother also has....help anyone who has any info...this would be very helpful....thanks and peace out...elise

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I agree with Anita . . . .

Getting breast implants appears to set loose a chain

reaction of problems. . . If it was well understoond,

breast implants would probably be banned completely.

The only way your cousin will know for sure if the

implants are causing the problems is to have them

removed properly (en bloc) . . . capsules removed with

the implants still inside to prevent contaminated

fluids from spilling into her chest cavity, and with

drains to get rid of any fluid accumulations following

explants.

Please read through the archives and see how women

come the group with a wide range of problems, have

their implants removed, detox and begin recovering.

Everyone needs a caring cousin like you!

God Bless,

Rogene

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Shari,

Do you think your doctor would give your son something

to combat systemic fungal problems? For an extended

time?

I feel strongly that he would benefit.

I'd also suggest giving him Garden of Life's Primal

Defense after the fungal issues are brought under

control. They make powder form that you should be able

to find a way to get him to take.

BTW, I hope you're feeling back to " normal " after the

D.C. trip! . . . I'm so glad I got to meet you! It's

wonderful see young women take up the cause, but it's

so terribly sad that they need to do so!

Love,

Rogene

--- halvey70@... wrote:

> hello there

>

> I had saline implants for seven years and breast fed

> my almost 4 year old

> with them and he has had several boughts of

> unexplainable hives..... docs do not

> know why he has broken out. I have never had them -

> sounds to me like it

> could definitely be related to her implants as mine

> were filled with mold upon

> removal - there is a pic on our site of them as well

> as on my web page if you

> would like to see them

>

> good luck to your cousin!!

>

> shari

> www.BreastImplantAwareness.org/shari.htm

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