Hives

I have been getting hives lately. Does anyone know what could be the cause? This happened a few months ago then i was convinced i was allergic to apples so i stopped eating apples and the hives stopped but now they are back. I have gone without food all day but that didn't help so i doubt if its food that i am allergic to. I have been taken allergy pills which takes care of the problem for a few hours.

any thoughts and advice is appreciated.

Hives can also be caused by stress: http://www.webmd.com/beauty/skin/the-effects-of-stress-on-your-skin With all your family has dealt with over the past year or so, it wouldn't surprise me if that has something to do with it. I will pray for your relief from this, as I know how irritating they can be.

Thank you Cheryl, That is definitely a possibility i guess i will have to try to lower my stress

My youngest sister had problems with hives when she was very young, and in school.  Seems her teacher used her as the role model for other students to look up to.  "Look how well Andrea did on this assignment." "If you have any questions with this problem, Andrea can show you how." etc.  She felt she needed to be there for the teacher and to make sure she never messed up.  WAY too much stress for a little kid, and she broke out in hives.  Mom took her to the doctor, but not sure what they did for her, just knew it was caused from the stress.

I have several friends that use essential oils to help with different things, and I found this online.  Now, the oils are on the pricey side, so you have to make sure to not stress over that.  There are other solutions as well, but the oils is what came to mind.  I pray you find some relief soon.  

Recipe: Essential Oils for Hives