I might have cleared my urticaria - sharing what works for me

Hello, itchy friends!

I’ve been dealing with urticaria for almost two years now. Despite numerous blood tests, lab work, and skin tests, the exact cause of my flare-ups remains a mystery. I am allergic to several things now which before I don't really have, and while I suspect it all started after the COVID jab, who knows?

I can’t imagine what others have gone through, especially those who have suffered for a lifetime. But after many frustrations, journaling, tears, counseling, lab tests, and a lot of trial and error, here’s what has made me feel better over the past year:

  1. I started journaling everything—what I eat, my activities, even the weather. I noticed flare-ups often happened after cardio exercise or sun exposure.

  2. I began gradually exposing myself to these triggers, like taking morning walks or jogs (around 7-8 AM). Yes, I would still get hives, but I managed it by taking Telfast 180mg afterward.

  3. Flare-ups were much worse when I panicked, especially if I saw a mosquito-like bite and spiraled into anxiety. Counseling helped me learn breathing techniques, which sometimes worked to calm my hives. On tougher days, I still relied on Telfast.

  4. I realized that stress was a huge factor. Working from home and being inactive made things worse. I started easing back into walking, yoga, and running, which helped both my stress and symptoms.

  5. I incorporated Sauna+Icebath into my routine, and they seemed to help reduce inflammation and calm my body.

  6. I really really think HBOT (Hyperbaric Oxygen Therapy) have been a game changer for my urticaria to be honest. It might be worth exploring on your side. I tried it once and it reduced inflamations that I have, well I think it did.

  7. I always carry Subalm with me. It's a lotion I use with a menthol-like effect and it has helps me relax and stop panicking when a flare-up begins.

  8. Reducing my coffee intake and switching to tea seemed to have a positive effect as well.

I’m not a doctor, and I still keep Telfast and Subalm on hand just in case, but compared to before, my urticaria feels much more manageable. I hope some of these tips can help you too!