hives-like rash with hypothyroidism

[2ndBaby]

I was diagnosed with hypothyroid about 10 years ago.  At the time of diagnosis, I had a red rash all over my legs and torso.  In time that went away, but over the course of years I've developed a skin condition similar to hives.  They appear nearly anywhere, but rarely on my face or scalp.  Have any of you ever experienced anything like this?  Do you think it is associated with my thyroid?  Over the years I've changed laundry detergents, soaps, etc...I use every hypoallergenic product I can find.

Any ideas?

[tstroop]

I have had a problem with acute hives for over 3 years now, I went to my family doctor that sent me to dermatologist which sent me to endocrinologist which sent me to rheumatologist which sent me to the allergist.  I have under active thyroid which I have started taking Levothyroxine for and that has helped very little.  Every dr said they think I have a auto immune disorder that is attacking my thyroid and causing it to shut down so I am taking man made thyroid hormone but still have the hives 4-5 times a week.  I do not know what to do now, nothing helps the hives - I've tried everything listed in the above comments for hives and nothing relieves them.  

[TLC000]

And one more thing I did last night and doing it now is organic ginger root tea that might have helped me calm the symptoms more than the iodine pill!

I graded some some raw ginger root and boiled for 3-5 minutes, then strained it, and drink it as tea. It has helped me with many irritations in the past. I want to mention again that my emotional imbalance seems to add to the symptoms. When I get excited for good or bad, I get heart palpitation and hives.... So, stay calm....

[TLC000]

I am sorry to hear that! I know how you feel... I also had an onset yesterday, and luckily I had iodine pills - took one last night and one this morning - 130mg each and a see a relief even though they are not all gone. (could be just placebo effect but I feet relief.) Allergy either topical or pills have not helped me at all.

I also found a list of items to eat or not eat and recommend this page: http://www.doctoroz.com/blog/lisa-lynn/3-ways-boost-thyroid-function.
I am a vegetarian and have been eating insane amounts of almonds and almond milk, so this morning I am taking my chia seeds with Coconut milk... I am just like you - waiting for the results... Good luck!

[TLC000]

I have had the hives for about 3 months now and going out of my wits trying to isolate what in my environment is causing them as they are very random in where and when they appear. I went through assumptions for bacterial infection, allergies, insect bite... The only common denominator kept being me! I noticed that when I get emotionally irritated they inflame. Yesterday was so bad, half my face was swollen in addition to the hives in more private areas so I had to go to the doctor. The first thing they recommended was thyroid test. I am waiting for the results but from what I read online last night, it is definitely a thyroid out of balance!

Just wanted to thank you for posting all this as it is a form of itch relief ;) finally knowing what is happening to me.

I am convinced that stress activated whatever thyroid deficiency I may have been carrier of, as the symptoms appearance coincided with a very stressful event in my life. In that line of thought I am a believer that if I caused this to myself from not being able to deal with the challenges of life in a healthy way, I could heal myself by learning how to address stress in a healthy way preventing my immune system from attacking my own organs...

I will be working in this directions but will also use the meds help in the meantime... I still need to know how bad I am out of balance... Can't wait for the results!

If anyone has had any success with natural supplements, please share!

[getsmom]

I was  diagnosed  with hyperthyroid. So they thought they would kill it off and make me go into hypothyroid. I woke up this morning this hives from head to toe.  I have tried Claritin, singular, and Benadryl. Nothing is working. Any idea how to control it till my blood work comes back. They hurt and itch so bad. Driving me crazy!!! Any ideas anyone!!!!

[gimel]

What was the diagnosed cause for your being placed on thyroid med?  Do you have any other symptoms?  

Please post your thyroid related test results and reference ranges shown on the lab report.