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Wondering if your hives might be from mold exposure? Daily hives, migraines, brain fog, fatigue, gut issues, pain. What do all of these things have in common? These seemingly unrelated symptoms may be connected, especially if you have a history of mold exposure. In my chronic urticaria journey, I have discovered many underlying conditions that…

The mental toll of chronic urticaria can take over your life. Chronic Urticaria is a mast cell disorder that can be itchy, painful, embarrassing, and have a vast impact on quality of life. I know this from personal experience. Luckily there are treatments for chronic urticaria which have been proven to significantly reduce the number…

Recently I found myself in a crippling IBS flare. My diet has gone off the rails and I have been having excruciating pain. These are my go-to home remedies for my IBS flares. Some of these I use only when I’m having symptoms and some are more preventative. Whether you deal with gas, bloating, constipation,…

We have all heard the question, “have you tried changing your detergent, soap, etc.…” and although we know that these things are not the cause of our hives, we may benefit from switching to less toxic alternatives. Many of us are sensitive to things that we didn’t seem to react to before becoming afflicted with…

The human digestive system is made up of a complex network of organs, including the stomach, small intestine, and large intestine. It’s important for this system to function properly in order to maintain good health. In this article, we’ll discuss the benefits of taking digestive enzymes for gut health. For me, addressing my gut health…

In this video, I interview Chronic urticaria specialist, Dr. Marcus Maurer, about chronic hives. Dr Maurer talks about the mechanism of chronic urticaria and offers a message of hope for patients who are suffering. Chronic Urticaria Specialist Offers message of Hope to Patients Dr. Marcus Maurer Explains his Background as a Chronic Urticaria Specialist Sarah:…

Do your hives flare up just as you’re trying to relax and go to sleep? You’re not imagining it — night-time hives are a very real and very frustrating part of chronic urticaria. I’ve been there. Whether I worked the day shift or the graveyard shift, my hives always showed up right when I needed…

If you’re dealing with chronic urticaria (aka chronic hives), you already know how frustrating it is to feel like your body is constantly reacting to everything. This condition is often linked to overactive mast cells, which release excessive amounts of histamine into your system—triggering those relentless hives, itching, and swelling. While over-the-counter antihistamines are often…

When you have Chronic Urticaria, you may find that you are tired, itchy, agitated, and depressed. All of these things can spill over and affect relationships. Chronic Urticaria is a condition that can leave both those suffering and their spouses feeling helpless, frustrated, and depressed. Relationships are tough enough to maintain without Chronic Urticaria getting…