I have the same systoms, rash, itchy hands and feet, swollen hands and feet, very painful. I was told first it was scabbies but it's not that. My systoms occur the fastest when I am using my hands like pushing a lawn mower, within 4 hours or less my hands are completely covered with a rash and the itchy bumps. I ended up using Zyrtek and it does clear my systoms if taken daily. I had at least 5 Biopsies done at different hospitals and none of them could find a reason for this. It happened about 7 years ago when I was in Arizona. I was leaning back on pavement with my palms facing down and felt as though I had a peeble under my hand. I lifted it and there wasn't even a indentation there.
I have just got out of hospital this morning with something similar... Certain foods and especially alcohol contain sulfrites 220-228. The doctors believe this is what I had an allergic reation to. I was covered from head to toe in a firey red rash that was extremely itchy and my hands swelled... No more wine for me!!
Hello I am curious to know if you have had any luck getting diagnosed as I am suffering from the same situation. Non stop itching and an elevated ANA level which has led me to having a miscarriage. They can't seem to diangose me with any particular Auto Immune disease as it seams to be on the mild side. Been tested for EVERTHING!
My sister has a rash allover her,except her face. Has had it for 3 months. It is not scabies. No one knows what it is. I think possibly autoimmune. MD did a recent UA and states it is positive and she needs to see another MD for the UTI before he can give TX for the rash? Don't know why he cannot tx the UTI he is the one that asked for the test. She had had some right lower back pain a couple days before going to this last MD...she has even seen a dermatologist who did a scrap of this and found nothing but some"pus" is what she was told. She has triedsoaks, prednisone...other meds that drove he crazy made the itching and burning worse. any ideas? I don't think the MD did an ANA will see if she can have this added to her blood work drawn on 1/24.
I had the constant itching, rashes, and eye swelling for over three months, so unbearable that it was difficult to sleep at night and so itchy that it about drove me out of my mind... My allergist and I finally worked out that it was most likely being caused by too much nickel in my diet. I would suggest that every single person google "dietary nickel allergy" or its equivalent asap to see if it applies to you. I would eat a small bag of soybeans every night, have oatmeal for breakfast, and enjoy beer on the weekend, all of which are apparently either high in nickel or aggravate nickel allergy symptoms. Not only that, but if its in your water you're basically washing your clothes and showering if the very thing that's trying to kill you.
My mother had me drinking green smoothies full of leafy greens like kale, spinach and lettuce.. however they made me feel worse. In hindsight, I'm not surprised, since those all contain high levels of nickel as well.
Also, I already knew that I was sensitive to nickel from a few occasions of wearing cheap jewelry where I would break out in contact dermatitis... I just didn't know that my body could react that much (and in such a generalized way) to nickel as an allergen.
Hope this helps, guys. I spent a lot of time on forums like these when I was trying to work out what was wrong with me, and I want to give back to my fellow sufferers in any way I can.
If you have had a Tetanus Shot you might have a reaction to it.Thats what I have right now and it was a reaction is what my doctor told me.
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Swollen hands and feet can have a variety of causes. The most common type of swelling is called idiopathic edema. Idiopathic edema is poorly understood, but it is not dangerous. Sometimes it is possible to pinpoint the cause, but often it is not.
Sometimes women suffer from idiopathic edema during certain portions of their menstrual cycle. The problem, however, is not limited to women and not necessarily to a particular time of the month. Swollen hands and feet is often combined with retained sodium. Diuretics rarely have any effect on idiopathic edema.
Swollen hands and feet from idiopathic edema can often be reduced by lying down for several hours and reducing the amount of salt in your diet. Some doctors treat idiopathic edema with ACE inhibitors or progesterone, but this does not consistently treat the condition. There is no health risk associated with this swelling, so rest and reduction of salt seem to be the best treatment.
In some cases, idiopathic edema is so severe that it causes discomfort. The swelling can stretch the skin, causing itching and pain. In this case, a doctor will first determine that the swelling is not part of a greater health concern. If not, he may recommend elastic stockings to help reduce the swelling and alleviate the discomfort.
Swollen hands and feet can sometimes be a symptom of a larger health concern. Swelling in the extremities can be a symptom of heart disease, or problems with the liver or kidneys. For this reason, it is important not to ignore swollen hands and feet. If you cannot reduce the swelling through rest and a reduction of salt in your diet, see a doctor.
Other signs that swelling in your hands and feet may be serious are if it is coupled with a shortness of breath, unexplained weight gain or nausea. Any of these symptoms, combined with swelling of the hands and feet, are a signal that something potential serious may be going on in the body. A thorough doctor’s exam can isolate the problem and help find a solution.
While frequent bouts of swelling in the hands and feet can be troubling, in most cases it is no cause for alarm. By reducing salt consumption and resting during the day, much of the swelling can be alleviated. If the problem persists, a trip to the doctor can help alleviate any concerns. Serious health problems that manifest as swollen hands and feet are uncommon.
Swollen hands and feet can have a variety of causes. The most common type of swelling is called idiopathic edema. Idiopathic edema is poorly understood, but it is not dangerous. Sometimes it is possible to pinpoint the cause, but often it is not.
Sometimes women suffer from idiopathic edema during certain portions of their menstrual cycle. The problem, however, is not limited to women and not necessarily to a particular time of the month. Swollen hands and feet is often combined with retained sodium. Diuretics rarely have any effect on idiopathic edema.
Swollen hands and feet from idiopathic edema can often be reduced by lying down for several hours and reducing the amount of salt in your diet. Some doctors treat idiopathic edema with ACE inhibitors or progesterone, but this does not consistently treat the condition. There is no health risk associated with this swelling, so rest and reduction of salt seem to be the best treatment.
In some cases, idiopathic edema is so severe that it causes discomfort. The swelling can stretch the skin, causing itching and pain. In this case, a doctor will first determine that the swelling is not part of a greater health concern. If not, he may recommend elastic stockings to help reduce the swelling and alleviate the discomfort.
Swollen hands and feet can sometimes be a symptom of a larger health concern. Swelling in the extremities can be a symptom of heart disease, or problems with the liver or kidneys. For this reason, it is important not to ignore swollen hands and feet. If you cannot reduce the swelling through rest and a reduction of salt in your diet, see a doctor.
Other signs that swelling in your hands and feet may be serious are if it is coupled with a shortness of breath, unexplained weight gain or nausea. Any of these symptoms, combined with swelling of the hands and feet, are a signal that something potential serious may be going on in the body. A thorough doctor’s exam can isolate the problem and help find a solution.
While frequent bouts of swelling in the hands and feet can be troubling, in most cases it is no cause for alarm. By reducing salt consumption and resting during the day, much of the swelling can be alleviated. If the problem persists, a trip to the doctor can help alleviate any concerns. Serious health problems that manifest as swollen hands and feet are uncommon.
Yes, there are alcohol allergies. If you are dead set of going out and drinking, try clear liquors mixed with stuff that you know doesn't affect you. Try one drink per night to narrow down with ones work and which leave you scratching in the morning. Good luck.