I am 39 years old and had urticaria for four years. I ha...

1. Guest 25 May 2006 at 01:21AM
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   I am 39 years old and had urticaria for four years. I have had ANA test in 2002 after a doctor told me I had Lupus, which came back negative. I was then prescribed cetirizine which I stoped taking two years ago and just battled through and the symptoms did became less severe. I am now off work with a severe bout and do not know if this is a result of a virus or if I do indeed have Lupus and need re-testing. Symptoms often include a flu like feeling and exhaustion and inside my head often feels affected when severe with a sensation of irritation and headache. Does anyone else get these other symptoms?

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2. Guest 2 June 2006 at 04:04AM

   I hope you are feeling better by now. I was diagnosed with chronic urticaria and fought it for about a year and a half. Every day!!! I experienced your same symptoms especially on my worst break outs. I just thought that because the hives were so hot and feverish that it would make me run a fever and feel achy (like you feel when you have the flu). I had several test run that would come back normal--finally saw md/nd that found my throid tests were abnormal. Ever since I started on meds for thyroid I have been much better!! Good Luck and hope you are feeling better.

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3. Guest 11 August 2006 at 03:37AM

   I could cry for you, i know how much you are hurting, I have been diagnosed just recently im relieved im not going mad. Its 03.39 and yes you guessed its flared up i dont know when i had a decent nights sleep. You said it affects you inside yourhead is it like a light headed feeling? because thats what i am experiencing

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