My hives remission continues, thank goodness! I am thankful for every day of it. It has been a little over one month, I believe, since I last had a hive. Yesterday, a few red marks on my arm created a sinking feeling in the pit of my stomach, until I realized they were just some scratches. I operate under the assumption that it is 50% (or greater) likely chance that the hives will return to me at some point in the future. Maybe months from now. Maybe years. The doctors have told me that, and it seems to be the case for many other chronic hives personal accounts I have read online. But for now, a little bit of relief.
I don't know if it was the short-lived thyroid hormone treatment that "knocked them out" or if it is due to seasonality (winter, less allergens) or they have just run their course as they were going to regardless of anything I did or of anything external. I will never know.
However, the heat-induced flushing continues. It has NO correlation to rice, as I had previously wondered. And it doesn't just happen after eating spicy food. So, "whatever." I have decided to just accept it more... I am taking warmer showers now, especially since it's winter! I figure, the flushing fades in about an hour, so by the time I am getting to wherever I am going, it is gone. And warmer showers are more relaxing to me anyway! :)
I am not ready to try for a hot soaking bath. Maybe one day here I will muster up the courage, but for now, I'll make small steps.
I have been abstaining from any medical-related Internet sites and research and information, for about 1.5 months now. My anxiety and stress has been much better as a result. I highly recommend it -- at least to take a vacation from it for a period of time. It's been a bit liberating.
I'll be slowing down my posts a little bit then, since the remission means there isn't much to update on. Please if you are reading this, comment and share any of your questions, ideas, or experiences too! I would love to hear from you.
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