Delayed Pressure Urticaria

julie dixon · Newbie Joined: 03 Jul 2008 Posts: 1

Hi I am 51 and diagnosed with Chronic Uritcaria as well as DPU when I was 35. I am generally covered in weals, with swelling occurring most days, especially in the feet and hands area. I rarely sleep well and get very irritable with the condition. I have been told by the hospital that I will not have it when I'm old? How old do you have to be? The condition definately worsens when my diet is poor, sweets, savoury and spicy foods as well as alcohol and fizzy coloured drinks. I'm fearful of many things and stress definately contributes to how my skin and body reacts so I try to keep a grip on this and relax more. I also react to hot/cold very quickly, summer is miserable for me. I am unable to carry things or do anything strenuous as 5/6 hours later the muscles and joints will flare. and it's really painful. I will also suffer gout like symptons in my feet frequently. Nobody professional has come up with any answers and seem to want me to accept that this is how it is and I have and to get on with it. I don't want to accept it, it limits me too much. This site however has helped and I shall be looking into some of the medication mentioned as none have been suggested to me by doctors before. Thanks for the advice everyone and I wish you well with any progress you make in getting well again.

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I have had dpu for 3 years now and have taken dioxipin which did not work. I also took oral steroids for about 7 or 8 months which helped dramatically but the health risk of the steroids are much worse. I have found that cold packs applied directly to the skin greatly reduces the itching and pain. also try to stay away from ibprofren that seems to increase my breakouts.

bry2beth · Newbie Joined: 01 Oct 2008 Posts: 1

I've had it for 21 yrs and it just get worse. Don't let know tell you it will get better.Sometimes It will go away for a month or 2 but it comes back with a force.I don't think it's the exact same with everyone but I think it's it's close.I will tell you what I can but it's nothing good my email is (bry2bet@yahoo.com) I'm really sorry. bry2beth

mrs. n. · Newbie Joined: 03 Oct 2008 Posts: 1 Location: Chicago Area

I have had it since I was 17 and am now 52. They thought I had Rheumatoid Arthritis at first. Just reading this board makes me feel so much better. For years I thought I was in horrible condition and everyone would make fun of me for not being able to play 18 holes of golf or walk in High heels or to install shelf paper (where I had to push the thumbtacks in!! I too get the chills and fever when I have over extended myself. I also have pain and swelling in my fingers, hands, lips, and feet. The skin gets very HOT as well. When I get a massage I have to make sure to tell them to got lightly and still I will get the shakes and aches at the end of the day. They say it is because the toxins are being released. Maybe a whole body detox is in order, has anyone tried that yet? I have been taking Cyclosporine and prednisone and Zyrtec for the past 5 years, I have FINALLY gotten to the point where I can cut out the prednisone and only take 100 mg of the Cyclosporine.
After reading these posts, I realize that while I may never get rid of it compeltely, I can certainly control it. It has gone away for 5+ years, then returns with a vengance

RAMZY21 · Newbie Joined: 15 Oct 2008 Posts: 1

Hi, I'm 44 have had dpu for aboutt 8 years. I have had no help from my doctors as many of you. I take prednisone every day 2.5 - 5 mg depending on how bad it is. This is the first time i've looked into others that may be suffering as I am. I'm going to try some of the other medication some seem to have had luck with. I just realized in the last few months that beer and pasta seem to make things worse for me, beer seems to get worse after about 2 days or so. Has anyone looked ino glutin free foods/drinks?? Do you think it might help. Thanks to all who have shared here, it's nice to know your not alone. Mike

jnet · Newbie Joined: 16 Oct 2008 Posts: 1

I've had DPU for several years now, and I too experience swelling (mostly in my hands) after performing a rigourous activity such as digging with a shovel, ect. Mine used to be worse, and even carrying in the groceries seemed to trigger it. I have found that if I take a Kroger Brand, Non-Drowsy 24 Hour Allergy Relief tablet every morning, it takes much more that daily activities to cause a flare up for me. It seems that not everyone has the same effect, but this is true in my case. For those of you without a Kroger's nearby, the active ingredient in the tablets that I take is Loratadine 10mg....Antihistimine.

Hope this can help someone else!

Ilexopaca · Newbie Joined: 18 Nov 2008 Posts: 1

To this web site and the many responders - many many thanks. I now know what I have. Two doctors visits were of no use. They said "it will go away" or "there's no way to determine what you have"!

I got my first symptoms on October 2, 2008: A 2" across horshoe shaped swelling on my neck with a sore spot in the middle, small red, itchy pimple like things on my wrists and ankles, a 2" long, itchy red welt at my beltline, red spots on the palms of my hands (usually starting as a small sore pinpoint mark spreading out to about an inch in diameter.

Since then I have experienced sore finger and toe joints and swelling on the back of my hand(s) and swelling of the soles of my feet where the arch meets the sole 5 hours after working in the yard or using tools. Long walks or standing for long periods can trigger foot soreness and arch/sole swelling.

I will take your advice. Thank you all.

Pyr0 · Newbie Joined: 20 Nov 2008 Posts: 1

Im 22 and have had DPU for almost a year. It started last christmas with small whelts under my shirt neck line. I dont have problems with my hands swelling, but I dont wear long socks any more as its too tight around my leg (because of the elastic) and i end up with a reaction. Every night when the belts, bras and such come off the whelts come out. I
Ive been attempting to control it with anti-histamines but they just arnt enough to stop a big break out as i also suffer with idiopathic urticara(which makes my lips swell up, amongst other things, and i end up going to work looking like ive been punched in the face). Im going to have a go at some of the diet changes suggested and see how they go. Im going to cut out wheat and alcohol.
Wish me luck.

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