Hives 5 months post partum

Question

Hi guys. It has been 5+ months since I gave birth. I am having a very severe case of Hives. I have seen 6 doctors (including Skin  Centre) and they have ruled it out as DUE TO STRESS. I am caring for my 5+ month old son on my own while I work from home during office hours. It has been over a month since I am having these hives and some days, it is really really bad. I am desperate to find a solution. Any of you guys have encountered this and how did you guys get cured? It is easy to say dont be stressed but if I had more help, I wouldnt have to but it is not an option now. I have even resigned my job and serving notice period now so that I will be less stressed up with hopes that the hives go away. 3 months post partum, my grandmother who I am VERY VERY close with passed away too. I feel like my life is a mess and emotionally i cant cope. I do not know what else I can do to help myself.

Cherlyn · Accepted Answer

Hi dear, you do sound like you’re having an emotionally stressful time.. juggling work and taking care of baby too. Can someone help you? With baby care.. Sleep naturally produces antihistamines, but if you’re not sleeping well, you’ll be more sensitive and be itching a lot more. Of course, please take the medicines given by the doctors. There are some anti-itch creams you may consider applying, or calamine lotion, which is also safe if you’re carrying baby. Lastly, I had very sensitive skin with rashes too within the first year of giving birth. I became more sensitive to dust/dustmites, etc, within my house. So cleaning my house more and using some anti-dustmite household products did help. Hope you get better soon!