Any alternative remedies for urticaria, Ive been on antihistamines for ten years and would like to discontine?

Question

Dont feel taking antihistamines is the right way for me to go - having several general well being problems and want to come off all medications but do suffer with hives. Anyone know of an alternative to antihistamines for urticaria?

Answer 1

I too had hives for 10 years.  I had them mostly controlled with an asthma med called Serevent and then its follow on Advair.  Have heard some other people have luck with Singulair.  The really good news is that when I went on a gluten free diet, the hives disappeared in 3-4 weeks and I have been gluten free, med free and hive free for almost 6 years.  So going gluten free might be worth trying for you.  The gluten is found in wheat, rye and barley and things made from them.  So it isn't the easiest thing in the world to do, but for me much better than hives.  Start out with fresh fruits and veggies and nonprocessed meat.  If the diet works, then you can learn how to find all the substitutes.  

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Answer 2

Homeopathy (200C):

Take Apis if the hives are red, burn or itch intensely. Take Natrum muriaticum for chronic hives, especially if they are white. Take Rhus toxicodendron for very large red hives with some itching. Take Urtica urens for hives on the scalp and other places that burn and itch intensively. Take Arsenicum album for burning hives and chilled feelings.

Nutritional:

Taking 500 mg of quercetin twice a day helps to clear up hives and stop itching. Quercetin is found in onions, apples, and leafy vegetables and is a natural antihistamine.  

Herbal:

Apply mint ice cubes to the skin also relieves the itching. Mix two teaspoons of crushed fresh mint leaves, pour boiling water over the leaves, cover, and let it sit for five minutes. Strain the liquid, pour it into an ice cube tray, and freeze. Then take the cubes out, put them in a freezer bag, cover the bag with a paper towel or cloth and apply it to the hives.

Essential oil:

Sandalwood essential oil helps to stop the itching and provides a soothing sensation to your skin. Add 20 drops of sandalwood essential oil to one ounce of a coconut or almond oil and apply it to the skin every three or four hours.

Best of luck.

Answer 3

Oral anti-histamines include: Burdock, Goldenseal (not in pregnancy), Marshmallow, Echinacea, Nettles. Look for a hayfever formula by Now Foods containing Quercetin & Bromelain.

Topical wash with tea made of Chickweed, Elderflowers, Mullein or Chamomile. Follow with oil of Evening Primrose (hard to find - might have to use gelcaps and pierce w/ needle).

Supplements: 7500 iu Mixed Carotens (vit. A) & 2000 mg vitamin C, Evening Primrose oil

Diet: Low fat, high fiber, dairy-free. Gluten-free diet has proved successful in some cases. Bananas help reduce itching. Helpful to consume Purslane, Pumpkin seeds, Dandelion coffee. Avoid processed, fried, pastries, chocolates, sausage meats, pork, alcohol, spicy foods, artificial colors & flavors, soft drinks.

If it were me, I'd try an elimination diet. It's hard, but 10 years is a long time! Also might consider testing to see what your worst allergies are. I know several people allergic to synthetic fabrics.