Hives for 6 months question for Doctor or anyone

[Mama269]

I am lost don't know what to do.  I have been having hives for the past six months.  We have found out I am allegic to latex, aleve, sudafed, amoxicilln, asprin, shrimp.  But even when I take all of this out of my life I can't get rid of them.  The medications are not working any more and I have been on many.  Predneson works but I gain weight and the doctors don't want to keep me on it.  It is worse sometimes when I have sex.  They almost always are present when I wake up in the morning.  I get so excited when I don't have them for a day.  They always come back.  What do you do if you are avoiding trigers and doing all that you can.  i have spent over 3000 dollars on doctors and none of them seem to want to help.  

Need Help

[Mama269]

This is alittle thing I forgot to mention.  My dad was just diagnosed with something where he can't go out into the sun and drink alchol.  It is hereditary and causes a rash.  They are bleeding him and he will never be able to drink again.  Didn't know if the two could be related

[Dr_Aparna]

Hi,
Hives usually appear suddenly and go away on their own in a matter of days, hours, or even minutes. Chronic hives, however, can last for six weeks or more. Certain people have recurring outbreaks of hives for months or even years, and it's sometimes difficult to pinpoint the exact cause.

Apart from food, medications, pollen and insect bites which are common triggers, exposure to heat, cold, or sunshine can also trigger them in some individuals.Other potential triggers include physical exertion or exercise, stress, illness, chemicals, cosmetics, textiles, and pressure from materials rubbing against the skin. Some of these cannot be tested.

Typically, chronic hives go away on their own, whether you treat them or not. About half of all chronic cases clear up within a year, though some cases can take as long as five years. A very small percentage of people are plagued by hives for even longer.

If the hives persist, get a thorough medical evaluation. There are some rare immune disorders that can cause hives, but only a comprehensive exam can determine that.
Comfort is the main goal of treatment, since most hive outbreaks are relatively minor and short-lived. To soothe itchy skin, try cold compresses, calamine lotion, a cool shower, or a tepid bath with a few tablespoons of cornstarch (the kind sold in drugstores) thrown in.
To relieve the itching anti-histamines are the drugs of choice.
ref:http://www.myonlinewellness.com/topic/hivestreatment