Here are 4 for the month of January. I have been taking Benadryl and it seems to help somewhat, but now I appear to be feeling the pain and itching through the medication. Thank you very much for your attention. In the emergency department, hives concern us most when associated with throat swelling and trouble breathing, low blood pressure and other signs of anaphylactic shock. This sort of thing requires emergency treatment, and the patient should carry an ID card or bracelet and an allergy treatment kit.
Some doctors consider steroids next, like Prednisone.
In emergency situations, epinephrine is given right away. If you have any of the emergency symptoms, you should get help immediately. Otherwise, try to be a detective and help your doctor find a cause when you discuss treatment. Keep track of when the hives come, how much Benadryl you are taking and when, and any other symptoms. Usually, treatment is effective.