OMG I've woke up with hives!!

[Leanne27]

Last night I was very itchy everywhere.

Anyway woke up with morning to huge rash all over my legs it looks like hives. It's reddish and raised and some of the patches are huge. They feel very hot. I'm very worried and my anxiety has got wild.

[AntsyVee]

Well it's obviously an allergic reaction to something. Good news is that it's not life threatening; you would have asphyxiated way before now. Do you have an antihistamine like Benadryl you can take?

[Leanne27]

No I haven't got anything at the moment. I've never had a reaction to anything before so I'm obviously thinking something is wrong with me somewhere. I can't even think what it could be! It's driving me mad I feel like I'm. Welling ��

[AntsyVee]

It could be almost anything from detergent to a bug bite. I'd go to the pharmacy and get an antihistamine. It will help with the swelling and itching. If you experience any fever, vomiting or diarrhea, or trouble breathing, go to the ER. I doubt you will though, you've already passed the critical period, time-wise.

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Also get some cortisone cream. That will help with the itching.