Hello, Every Time I Have One Or Two Glasses Of

Posted on Wed, 18 Dec 2019

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Question : hello, every time I have one or two glasses of wine, this happens. Im wondering what could cause it? It dosen't happen on my face or arms. my legs go all red and it itchy. i have Fibromyalgia, Asthma, Osteoarthritis and Hypermobility, as well as a cyst in c6/7. thank you, XXXXXXX

Answered by Dr. Dr. Kakkar (2 hours later)

Brief Answer:
Hives / Acute Urticaria

Detailed Answer:
Hello and welcome to ask a doctor service. I have gone through your query and noted your concern.

You seem to have Hives/Urticaria - Itchy, wheals with flare. Alcohol is a well known trigger of Hives. I suggest you to take an oral antihistamine e.g cetirizine 10mg tablet once a day for a few days. Topically you may use a soothing lotion e.g calamine lotion to calm down the rashes.

Hope I have answered your query. Let me know if you need any more assistance.

Above answer was peer-reviewed by : Dr. Kampana

Follow up: Dr. Dr. Kakkar (23 hours later)

thank you so much for your answer :) Im also wondering, for the last few months Ive had problems with my elbows. I have pain on movement, trouble straightening them with out pain. Also when I put pressure on my hands my elbows give way. just wondering if this could be an osteoarthritis thing as I have mild Osteoarthritis in my hips? would it be worth getting a bone scan as my mother has osteoporosis? no swelling in the elbows either. Thank you

Answered by Dr. Dr. Kakkar (20 hours later)

Brief Answer:
Regarding elbow pain

Detailed Answer:
Hi.
This could be a joint related issue, especially if it is bilateral. I suggest you to take an oral Vitamin D supplement ( 60000 IU every week of Vitamin D3) and get evaluated by a orthopaedician and an X ray before considering a bone scan. I would also suggest a few blood tests (RA factor and ANA)
Take care.

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Above answer was peer-reviewed by : Dr. Kampana