I've been having a recurrence of my chronic idiopathic urticaria since early September. Intolerable itching that drives me insane, can't concentrate because of it, work becoming an issue, a body like the map of the world and a face like Frank Bruno after a fight - resulted in two stays in A & E this week, second one by ambulance as I went into anaphylaxis. I've needed IV steroids and antihistamines because oral meds weren't touching it.
Whilst the steroids have cleared the rash and I'm itch free for the first time in 2 years (BLISS) my blood sugar is now at 22. Has anyone else got the problem of CIU related to diabetes and been through this because my GP doesn't seem to know what the cause is and I'm now being re-referred to the immunologist I was referred to, two years ago.
I really can't tolerate the skin rash so I need the steroids but don't like what they're doing to my sugar levels.
Advice appreciated please.
Whilst the steroids have cleared the rash and I'm itch free for the first time in 2 years (BLISS) my blood sugar is now at 22. Has anyone else got the problem of CIU related to diabetes and been through this because my GP doesn't seem to know what the cause is and I'm now being re-referred to the immunologist I was referred to, two years ago.
I really can't tolerate the skin rash so I need the steroids but don't like what they're doing to my sugar levels.
Advice appreciated please.