DD has had hives on and off for nine months. She has also had erethyma multiform (red rash) and some lip swelling. She had blood tests for six months ago that showed akk normal results. She is well in herself - eats and has energy. Some leg pain at night but like her sister she is flat footed and pain very similar to what big sis leg ache.
Doc thinks it is a response to viruses and certainly symptoms get worse with colds.
Current round has neded short term steroids and rash has left bruises. No temp and happy as larry now steroids stopped itching.
Anyone else got any experience of this? Rational head telling me that nothing sinister e.g. Cancer or lupus going on but can't help but worry. Also worry about how long shell have this and risks of airways problems (none yet thankfully).
All advice greatly appreciated as it is starting to wear us down.
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8 yr old with hives for nine months
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charitymum · 21/11/2010 23:25
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