Hashimoto's and Hives

[Crcastro]

Hello everyone I'm a 24yr old female who has been suffering from Hives for over 7months now and I've seen allergy and Endroconology doctor's and dermatologist and no one seem to know what it is. I was diagnosed with Hashimoto disease and when I had a biopsi done of my thyroid it seems that the left thyroid was enlarge so now I'm getting ready for surgery to remove both because they are no sure if its cancerous or not. Can by me having my thyroid removed help my hives go away? They are painful at times and burn and itch.Has anyone used Olux-E is a foam cream and it actually works when I get my hives. I've also notice if you put an ice pack on when its burning it helps the burn go away...


This discussion is related to Hives and Hashimotos.

[goolarra]

Can you cite the specific reference that states that hives are related to Hashi's?  Are they caused because you are hypo?  Very interested in your sources.  Thanks.

[rigelbee]

I have had Hashimoto's thyroid for ~26 years.  Although I have had two or three episodes of this horrible itch / hives, this is the FIRST time I have learned that hives ARE connected to Hashimoto's.  I have been trying to deal with this horrible itch from my current episode for about 3 months.  Interestingly, I have also been dealing with a fluctuation in my TSH, and T3, T4 levels.  I am about to go crazy with the itching.  I am hoping to find some relief by taking all the good suggestions you have all presented.  I sometimes take HOT showers to make my itching areas "angry" because it seems that after they get really "angry" the calm down for several hours.  Of course, then I have to moisturize like crazy to keep my skin from getting dry.  Has anyone else ever tried heat?  Even my hair dryer sometimes helps....

Thank you all for your suggestions and support.  

[Dnmh]

Just found out I have hasi and was reading up. Found this post... very interesting! I've had the same problem for about 3 years (hives) and have found that benadryl at bedtime along with Sarna lotion works for me. During the day sometimes, I've used a hydracortisone cream as a lotion - but not often as it is steroid based.

[Cynnieb4]

My sister has had a problem with this too. She refuses to get herself tested for the thyroid that runs in the family. I have some, but not that bad. I have hashimotos as well. The only thing I have found to help is zyrtec. Also try and stay away from scents, perfumes. Many people are allergic and they don't realize it. I doubt if you get your thyroid removed it will help. I have one side that is larger as well. I don't want mine to go anywhere, but if they are suspicious its better to be safe. Have you taken any medicines for thyroid, sometimes people are allergic to fillers in those.

[kdcdcd2]

I also have Hashimotos diagnosed in 1994 and for the last 9 months have developed hives all over. I have seen the Dermatologist and Allergy Doctors who call the hives Chronic Urticaria. I have had some success with the antihistamines but lately the hives are coming back stronger and stronger. Could the thyroid be going out of whack again?? This whole thing is very frustrating.

[Sassy9192]

My husband has the same thing and has had some relief with Levothyroxine.  He was hive free for over 18 months and then his body became used to the dosage and the are coming back.  WE are hoping that the new increase in Levo will knock them out again.  It takes several weeks (3-5) to see the results of the meds.  Wishing you all the luck.  This is a horrible ailment.