Hives

I went to the dermatologist yesterday and they took a biopsy of my hives.  They are going to send the sample to a lab in Boston and I will hear in 10-14 days as to the results.  The reason they send it all the way to Boston is this lab does nothing but dematology testing.  The cells and general makeup of the hives will give the doctor a better indication of what we are dealing with and if I am having an allergic reaction to something or if they are "ideopathic" (meaning of unknown cause, and that the body is basically attacking itself and causing the hives).

Once they know the types of hives I have they will have a better idea of how to treat them.  They gave me medication to control the itching and to help me sleep at night but as of now the hives are still there but just not as red and swollen.  I have them on the trunk of my body, around the side , the legs and on the arms. 

There are definately worse things in life then being itchy but it sure isn't fun, but am hopeful that will be less and less itchiness going forward as tonight is only 24 hours since I started the medication. 

I can't imagine what I would be allergic to as in the past 5 years the hives have shown up at the condo, while camping, at work. and during every season, so I am assuming they will be classified as ideopathic.

Take care, Vonda