I woke up covered in hives yesterday morning. This is very strange for a few reasons. First, I have almost no allergies, so I have no idea what could have caused this. Second, I can’t remember having had hives before ever.
So, my first thought on the matter (after “What the fuck?!”) was “Huh. Allergic reaction to something. Better take an antihistamine.” So I did.
Today, I continued to be plagued by hives, so I went to the doctor.
The diganosis?
“Huh. I have no idea what could have caused this. You’re having an allergic reaction to something. Better take an antihistamine.”
Money well spent.
October 7, 2007 at 6:01 am
Holy shit. Did he even recommend you see an allergist? Dumbass.
Hey, apparently an infection can cause hives.
http://skin.health.ivillage.com/dermatitiseczemahives/hives.cfm
I hope they go away soon!
October 7, 2007 at 6:58 pm
I’ve read that hives are often caused by ridiculous amounts of suckage. Maybe you should stop sucking. You might be allergic to it.
October 7, 2007 at 7:09 pm
@Christine
Thank you.
@Mike
I don’t like you.
October 11, 2007 at 4:44 am
I always heard that bees caused hives. How much did that little trip cost? I was amazed to find that I can see a doctor here for less than $50, often within 24 hours – my regular doctor, not some schmuck stuck in rotation at urgent care.
October 11, 2007 at 1:18 pm
It was actually only a $20 copay. My real gripe is that it took three hours and that $20 to get a completely worthless diagnosis.