chronic urticaria, chronic hives, chronic idiopathic urticaria, idipathic urticaria

1. Dealing With Chronic Idiopathic Urticaria
Chronic Idiopathic Urticaria, also known more commonly as Hives is an allergic reaction to one or
more allergens which may never become apparent, hence the word idiopathic (reason unknown).
Urticaria - A Quick Description
Symptoms of the condition vary in appearance and size, for example urticaria/hives can be round
and resemble small bumps or nettle rash, or they manifest as rings or big patches which can
resemble ring worm. These swelling or rings often grow and swell into one another, in numerous
cases the swelling may grow particularly to the head area, this is often a secondary more serious
condition called Angioedema (angioedema is a swelling deeper in the derma or skin). Hives can
occur on most parts of the body and in several cases the entire body, however urticaria does not
usually affect the palms of the hand or the soles of the feet. The exception to that being pressure
or vibratory urticaria.
The term chronic describes the variation of the skin condition which has become ongoing or re-
occurring, and is usually categorized as chronic after being apparent for a term of two to six
weeks. Many chronic urticaria sufferers suffer with the condition for years with daily outbreaks,
myself included.
Simple Allergy or Life Altering Condition
It's fair to say the traditional medicine is lagging behind with any sustainable relief for sufferers of
Chronic Idiopathic Urticaria, and I guess that's because most people view the condition as nothing
more than an allergy.
It is true to say that simple acute cases of urticaria (hives) are indeed a simple allergic reaction,
studies indicate that most people will at some time in their life experience symptoms of urticaria,
and for such cases a short dose of antihistamine or a quick jab of cortisone will usually do the
trick, but not so for chronic urticaria sufferers.
A lifetime of Daily Antihistamine is Not The Answer
Taking Non-sedating antihistamines, including Allegra, Claritin, Clarinex, and Zyrtec, are all well

2. and good for acute symptoms of Urticaria, but as explained they offer little or only short term relief
for chronic idiopathic sufferers. Having been a long term urticaria sufferer myself I have looked
high and low for some effective relief and for any of you in the same position you may find some of
the following natural methods helpful in relieving your urticaria symptoms:
8 Natural Tips For Treating Chronic Idiopathic Urticaria
1. Take a high dose of Vitamin D (use d2), this is the nutrient the skin absorbs through sun light,
dosage should be left to the individual, but as a hint I use quite a high dose.
2. Reduce swelling by using cold packs or ice packs ( if their straight out of the freezer wrap them
in a towel before you place on skin).
3. Calamine lotion applied to the area will help some, this tends to be more affective for the
smaller more common hives, mine tend to be the rings and deeper swelling so calamine doesn't
work that great for me.
4. Cats Claw (not a real cat's claw), actually it's a herb or root or something?, anyway you can get
it in supplement form, and it does reduce the swelling, or at least speeds the recovery up.
5. Herbal teas can be good, even if you just use them instead of your normal tea or coffee when
your experiencing an attack of urticaria. I believe the reason is because they contain natural
antioxidants. Green tea is also used to reduce swelling (inflammation)
6. Vitamin C is often referred to as offering relief to urticaria sufferers, I cant be sure if that's the
case but I take it anyway as it can only be a good thing.
7. Aloe Vera gel, Peanut or Vitamin E oils are also widely used to offer some relief, if my memory
serves me, your supposed to apply your chosen liquid twice daily.
8. Keeping a diet sheet is something you should consider, although this isn't technically a hives
remedy it can help you distinguish specific allergens which may be the cause of of trigger of your
chronic urticaria. Just keep a list of the food and drink you consume over a period which might end
at an episode, then you can check back and see which items might be at fault. Try cutting one
thing at a time to see if it helps and reduces the frequency of urticaria attacks.
How To Stop Having Urticaria Outbreaks
This is obviously just a small list of natural methods of addressing Chronic Idiopathic Urticaria,
without doubt the best outcome for all of us is to not have the constant outbreaks in the first place.
But How?

3. Although Urticaria seems to be an allergic reaction and to all intents and purposes it is, it's also
true to say that the reason for your body reacting to certain allergens in such an aggressive and
unsightly manner is largely due to underlying issues.
Most diseases have their roots buried much deeper, the lumps and bumps are just our bodies way
of displaying a warning. Find out More, Go To: http://treatmentofurticaria.com.
So to stop chronic urticaria being a consistent problem, you should be looking at treating the
underlying issues, that way you wont have to keep looking for swelling relief or ways to stop the
constant itching.