Angioedema

I've always been very healthy with no known allergies.  One year ago I had a serious attack of facial angioedema while vacationing in Ireland.  A doctor there prescribed a antihistamine, and the attack subsided.  Upon my return to the US, I had subsequent attacks.  My allergist had me take every available test, but could not determine the cause.  My first prescription was for daily doses of Zyrtec, but the attacks continued.  My allergist that put me on daily doses of Singulair and Fenofexadrine.  Since taking those two medicines for the past 5 months, I have had no further attacks.  Is there any concern over continuing to take these medicines long term?  

[BhumikaMD]

Hi,

You should reconsult with your doctor and try to taper off these medications and also to discontinue them eventually.

It is also important that you keep oral antihistamine medications or an epi-pen at hand in case of an emergency situation.

Let us know if you have any other doubts and post us about how you are doing.

Regards.

[TheJareBear]

Ya know, I've had this same **** with me and the zyrtec stops it but if I go off any anti-histamine for even a day then my hands and feet swell up. This stuffs crazy to me. I worry that my face will do it. Egad. My tongue gets a little sore but it's usually in my feet. This came outta no were by the way. And started slow for a year or so before it got bad. Anyways. I saw this story when I was googleing and thought I was alone out there. Later. ;)