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hives before monthly periods

By teresa | 211 posts, last post
Dhruv Gupta, MD answered this Urticaria: Why Do Hives Appear?
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The first time I got hives was 2 days after my grandmother passed away. Now for the past six months I also notice a spike about three days before I start my period. It's an intense itching, followed by heat and then the breakout all over my thighs and abdomen. I also experience intense itching, warmth and hands that swell up as hard as rocks. My regiment is Zantac & Zyrtec with the occasional Benadryl if it's a massive breakout. Stress is also a major factor. My doctor can't pinpoint the cause either and it's frustrating. I do have endometriosis, uterine tumors and ovarian cysts so I'm not sure if that's what's causing the hives as well. No one in my family has ever experienced this either so I'm at a loss. It's really a hard thing to go thru because you're always drowsy and always worrying about when you'll break out. It really takes a toll on your life.
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Get on birthcontol it took mine away for 9 years. I took yazmine for one year. Now I am 53 and they are back again because I am post menopausal. I have had these since 1 year after after my first child in 1984. I was 21. They always came back when I started my period . @ that time I had them for 3 yrs covered everyday when I became pregnant they went away. So it took over 30 yrs 3 children several drs to figure it out. I do not like to be on BC again but the hives are miserabl .

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Hi guys im 36 and i break out in hives a day before my period comes on. It does this evert blue moon put it goes away when my period comes on im trying to figure out whats going on if i find any answers i would let you know
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I have had the same thing once i turned 18 years old i am now 20 and i have it everyday and night for the past two years it gets 10x worse on my period but it is still the same everyday I've been to doctors and got my allergies checked and hormones check and everything was normal no doctor has any clue why or what is going on i do not have any children at all as of yet. it hasn't been easy I've done all i could i even have a website telling my story and everyday life.

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I get this too and have for 2-3 years. I'm 40, so I guess it could be early sign of menopause.
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Hello ladies I am 38 and I'm experiencing the same thing I break out about 2 days before my period starts I may go away within about a week or so this has been happening for about 8 months now I am hoping we can find a solution to our little problem let me know when you guys find then I will do the same
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I've had the same thing for two months now. Hives on my arms before I start my period!@ prednisone and benadryl help.
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Progesterone cream from the health food store has helped /made the hives go away!
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Hi, I also get hives prior to my menstrual cycle. It took 3 years for a doctor to tell me I have a low thyroid. My family doctor told me my levels were normal but I knew something was wrong so I saw a natropath and immediately when she saw my labs she asked did your doctor tell you, you have low thyroid? I let her know his response and she recommended I go see an endocrinologist. I lost weight and am almost back to my normal weight. During my research in the internet I read that "BLACK WALNUT" can reduce hives and it worked for me!!. I used Nature's Sunshine and am completely satisfied. When I run out the itching starts a few days later... so it's best to always have a bottle handy. You gotta love Amazon! I hope you few better soon.
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Can you tell me the name of the site? I have been trying to work out this for a few years now. It appears the only time it happens is when I on my period or due on. It also gets worse when I exercise and I have even ended up in hospital as its caused my face and lips and throat to swell as well as the itchy skin rash

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I was told by my allergist that steroids should never be used to treat hives. I was treated successfully with hydroxyzine.
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I have learned that the only way to control mine, has been to be on the birth control, it was either that or to actually get pregnant. Here is the the thing, we are all different and we need to realize that what works for one may not work for everyone. I am glad that I found my answer. I have had these since I was 15. I have had the lips swell and everything else you can imagine. While trying to find the right birth control we learned that a high dose BC really breaks me out. But we have found what works an IUD for those whom want to know. I am now almost 38 yrs old and just got my second one put in because with in one month of the first running out I began to break out again. Hang in there find what works for you and stick with it. Prayers for you all! Stay strong and know you not alone!
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Hi, I have been having they same issue I get hives it seems like every month now along with nite sweets I have been getting prednisone almost every month and just recently the hives have gotten worse. I am know caring around any epi pin. I am 36 and no doctor as an answer, I am so frustrated.
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Do you take any other meds for the hives besides prednisone??
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I also experience hormonal hives. After being treated by both a dermatologist and an allergist neither of which were able to help, I went back to my PCP who perscribed me 25 mg Hydroxyzine 3 x day. Worked wonders! Now that my hives are under control, most days, I only need to take one 25mg pill in the morning. During those days right before my period, if I start to feel an outbreak, I will then take another 25mg dose and it always stops it. Hydroxyzine may not work for everyone one but it's simple enough to try!
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