HELP, I woke up with itchy red welts on my body

poleidopy · 01-02-2010, 11:43 AM

can this be some kind of allergic reaction? Or maybe detox symptom since I am 2+weeks into a raw foods diet? I woke up with insane itching and I have these welts on my body, on my knees, ankles, butt and my hands and face are itchy but have no welts on them. I don't know what it could possibly be from. Yesterday I ate cantaloupe, romaine lettuce, agave nectar, olive oil, cabbage, carrots, pecans, raisins and sunflower seeds NONE of which I am allergic to. I don't know what's going on but I'm a little frea ked out by it. What could be causing this?

01-02-2010, 11:54 AM

Kawani, I'm going to guess it's stress. Sometimes when people are under a tremendous amount of stress they start to get hives. You've had SO much going on lately.

If it is stress, expect to have more of them around your waistbands and whereever your clothing rubs.

It could be an allergic reaction to newish meds or some detoxing going on. I can't discount those possibilities, but I have a strong feeling that it's stress.

---------- Post added at 01:54 PM ---------- Previous post was at 01:53 PM ----------

Forgot to ask if maybe you switched laundry detergents or something like that, but I would guess that your face would not be itchy if it were that.

backtobasicsmum · 01-02-2010, 12:37 PM

I'd venture a guess at stress too.

01-02-2010, 12:44 PM

Kawani,

If it wouldn't react with any of your meds, you can try a little bit of Benadryl and see if that helps. It might help even if the cause is stress.

I'm sorry you are having this on top of everything else. BTDT

Psyche · 01-02-2010, 12:48 PM

Same thing happened to me two weeks into wellbutrin

ReedleBeetle · 01-02-2010, 01:38 PM

I am leaning towards a reaction to meds as theyhave built up in your system. Stress would be my number 2 reason.

poleidopy · 01-02-2010, 01:47 PM

Bummer, I never even thought of meds being a possible cause. Hmmm.

Stress could cause it, huh? Wow, the body does weird things when stressed...

01-02-2010, 05:02 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by poleidopy

Bummer, I never even thought of meds being a possible cause. Hmmm.

Stress could cause it, huh? Wow, the body does weird things when stressed...

It does

What concerns me is that it *could* be the meds. If it's the meds and an allergic reaction, then you certainly don't want to keep taking it. OTOH, if it's *just* (used loosely) stress, then there isn't a need to go off the meds.

Praying for wisdom for you to know what to do.

SansSouci · 01-03-2010, 02:40 AM

I'm wondering about a 3rd possiblity: detox? Stress or meds could most certainly be it too.

01-07-2010, 05:38 AM

Kawani,

How are you feeling the past few days? Did it happen again or are you fine now?

poleidopy · 01-07-2010, 08:13 AM

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Originally Posted by diamondintherough

Kawani,

How are you feeling the past few days? Did it happen again or are you fine now?

It was just that one time. SO weird. I hope it never happens again.

01-02-2010, 11:43 AM	#1
poleidopy Deactivated Lord, make me an instrument of thy peace. Join Date: Mar 2005 Location: Where I'm loved. Posts: 16,592	HELP, I woke up with itchy red welts on my body can this be some kind of allergic reaction? Or maybe detox symptom since I am 2+weeks into a raw foods diet? I woke up with insane itching and I have these welts on my body, on my knees, ankles, butt and my hands and face are itchy but have no welts on them. I don't know what it could possibly be from. Yesterday I ate cantaloupe, romaine lettuce, agave nectar, olive oil, cabbage, carrots, pecans, raisins and sunflower seeds NONE of which I am allergic to. I don't know what's going on but I'm a little frea ked out by it. What could be causing this?

01-02-2010, 11:54 AM	#2
diamondintherough Guest Posts: n/a	Re: HELP, I woke up with itchy red welts on my body Kawani, I'm going to guess it's stress. Sometimes when people are under a tremendous amount of stress they start to get hives. You've had SO much going on lately. If it is stress, expect to have more of them around your waistbands and whereever your clothing rubs. It could be an allergic reaction to newish meds or some detoxing going on. I can't discount those possibilities, but I have a strong feeling that it's stress. ---------- Post added at 01:54 PM ---------- Previous post was at 01:53 PM ---------- Forgot to ask if maybe you switched laundry detergents or something like that, but I would guess that your face would not be itchy if it were that.

01-02-2010, 12:37 PM	#3
backtobasicsmum Rose Garden Join Date: Jun 2007 Location: Canada Posts: 29,784	Re: HELP, I woke up with itchy red welts on my body I'd venture a guess at stress too. __________________ Karisa W -17 My talking boy E - 16 My doing boy J - 14 My sparkly girl L - 11 My funny boy O - 9 My snuggly boy

01-02-2010, 12:44 PM	#4
diamondintherough Guest Posts: n/a	Re: HELP, I woke up with itchy red welts on my body Kawani, If it wouldn't react with any of your meds, you can try a little bit of Benadryl and see if that helps. It might help even if the cause is stress. I'm sorry you are having this on top of everything else. BTDT

01-02-2010, 12:48 PM	#5
Psyche Rose Garden Srsly? Join Date: Jul 2007 Location: DFW Posts: 24,442	Re: HELP, I woke up with itchy red welts on my body Same thing happened to me two weeks into wellbutrin __________________ Heather (ISTJ) working full time, wife to Jason since '02, mom to C 12 years old, J 9 years old , and T 6 years old , mouse catching, Izzy, and rabbit chasing, Ellie.

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poleidopy Deactivated Lord, make me an instrument of thy peace. Join Date: Mar 2005 Location: Where I'm loved. Posts: 16,592	Re: HELP, I woke up with itchy red welts on my body Bummer, I never even thought of meds being a possible cause. Hmmm. Stress could cause it, huh? Wow, the body does weird things when stressed...

01-03-2010, 02:40 AM	#9
SansSouci Rose Garden Join Date: Apr 2005 Posts: 10,084	Re: HELP, I woke up with itchy red welts on my body I'm wondering about a 3rd possiblity: detox? Stress or meds could most certainly be it too. __________________ Elizabeth DYT 4, HSP, ISTJ married 18 years to ISTJ DD 14y/o ESFJ DS 12 y/o GF/CF/etc. & Recovering from Autism I Juice Plus+ and sharing it with others. Fruits & veggies in a capsule or soft-chew!

01-07-2010, 05:38 AM	#10
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