Yes. I get hives randomly, usually when extra stressed or worn out. And my skin is itchy especially when I'm really warm, even if there are no hives.
I know this sounds weird, but I learned it from the ER, when I had really bad hives. Take Pepcid, it helps the hives go down better than any Benadryl.

I have never had hives, but I do itch alot.

Yes, hives and other skin issues can be associated with Fibromyalgia. I have the occasional bout with hives mostly on the sides of my face. Usually when I am really tired or under stress.

If you have not done so already, you might want to consult with a dermatologist to be sure nothing else is going on. Take care.

I have the same issue with hives on the sides of my face as Fantod mentioned. I call them my "nervous hives" and it's when I'm really stressed or exhausted.

Best to have it checked out just in case - and maybe a doc can give you a cream or recommend something OTC to help with the itching.

Take care.

Yes, crazy itching the last couple of years I also think it is a symptom of menopause. I too get hives on my face once in a while but I also developed eczema for the first time in my life this past year. I am wondering if gabapentin could be causing my itchy skin also?

Yes, terrible itch with hives on my feet. Dermatologist found nothing wrong, the only thing that helps me is an insect sting relief cream or a wound spray with lidocaine!

I have suffered with itching at various times. Most recently, I don't know whether it's a fibro thing or what. But a number of years ago I had the most horrid itching. I would literally claw my skin off! It was down around my ankles. Turned out it was hyperthyroid! So, might want to rule that out.

I don't get the hives (so far!) but one thing that really helps me is cortizone cream. You can buy it over the counter. You just have to give it a few seconds & then I usually get good relief.

Also, think about anything new: foods, laundry detergents, drugs... I think itching just might be one of the worst possible torments.

I hope you find the cause & feel better soon!!

I also itch more when my skin is dry from weather changes. I'm in TX, so it's still warm here, but some of you might be getting cooler weather already.

I have gotten hives off and on for years. I happen to be at my dermatologist in June and I was experiencing hives at the time. He ordered Zantac to take morning and night and benadryl at night. In a couple of weeks hives completely gone. He said sometimes hives are related to digestion. You all might try this.

for me, itchiness is my go-to reaction for stress or change. either that or pooping...
taking out gluten has alleviated some of the itchiness and irritable bowels (which i feel are similar reactions, just displayed on different surfaces of the body) that for me are prone to react to stressors. but it never really took it away completely.
i tried vitamin e supplements at one point, but they actually made it worse.

I have had mild to severe itching off and on for years, occasionally small red spots on my skin. Not really hives though. I also, besides an itchy scalp would get small hard painful bumps on my scalp. This was getting worse and worse. My doctor suggested handmade soap as it usually has less chemicals. I bought handmade soap and a handmade shampoo bar from a small internet site. Researched all the ingredients first (although the fact I could pronounce them and knew what most were was a good sign). Now my itching is much better (no more claw marks!) and I rarely get the bumps on my scalp either. I also before changing soap changed laundry soap and cut out downy and dryer sheets and that helped a little too. Hopefully this helps someone. Sorry it's so long.

Oh yeah.

For a while, I had chronic hives with angioedema (swelling of my lips and eyes). MISERABLE!

I did my own research, and concluded that (for one thing) I have an allergy to PPG (polypropylene glycol). Of course it's in everything.

Zyrtec was originally developed (I guess that's redundant) as a treatment for hives, so surely that would do the trick, yes? No. Guess what is (or at least was) in it?? Yep--PPG.

I've had the itchiness even without anything showing on the surface of my skin. TERRIBLE itchiness. In fact, my doctor just referred me to U of M (Michigan) because he's out of ideas. Prednisone bursts did the trick, of course, but how many times can a person go through that??

Here's the thing: Itchiness (and just about everything else under the sun) can be a result of sleep apnea if it's severe enough. A couple of months ago, I was diagnosed with severe obstructive sleep apnea, and will FINALLY go in for CPAP titration later this month. I am SO eager to see what effect it has on the many, many symptoms and diagnoses with which this ol' body is riddled!

Lamb

I get VERY itchy at night time. For me it is the nerves that are in over drive and it is beyond maddening to say the least. It feels like creepy crawly bugs are all over me and it is enough to drive me batty. It is a miserable feeling. There are times when I will take a cool shower and it sometimes helps a tiny bit. Even the creepy crawly bug feeling I get in my scalp too. This whole Fibromyalgia things sucks!

if you are on narcotics or vicodin etc. they will make you itch.

FightingFibro,

Good point but that does not apply to everyone and a lot of us get the itching from the over active nerves from Fibromyalgia.

Thanks! :)

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