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What Could On And Off Flu, Breaking Out Hives On Body After Being Treated For Viral Infection Suggest?

I had a viral infection of some sort since January 1. Diagnosed with flu, bronchitis, costrochondritis, low grade fevers, fatigue. I also have fibromyalgia. I broke out in a rash for about 2 weeks, and was given medrol dose pack and topical steroid cream. I still feel flu like off and on, and am still breaking out it hives - although it does not get on my face. Mostly my neck chest, back, and arms. Some areas on my lower legs. What else could it be? What else should I do?
posted on Thu, 27 Feb 2014
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Hello,
welcome to HCM,

The repeated flu episodes is may be due to allergic reactions following viral infection. The virus itself can stimulate the mast cells to release histamines to produce the symptoms of generalized hives.

The symptoms are suggesting me that you may be having allergic reactions.
I would suggest you
1.Cold Packs over the hives
2.Oral Antihistamines with Mast cell stabilizers
3.Topical Antihistamines and Steroids.

If there is a secondary bacterial infection it should be treated with oral antibiotics.
Thank you.
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What Could On And Off Flu, Breaking Out Hives On Body After Being Treated For Viral Infection Suggest?

Hello, welcome to HCM, The repeated flu episodes is may be due to allergic reactions following viral infection. The virus itself can stimulate the mast cells to release histamines to produce the symptoms of generalized hives. The symptoms are suggesting me that you may be having allergic reactions. I would suggest you 1.Cold Packs over the hives 2.Oral Antihistamines with Mast cell stabilizers 3.Topical Antihistamines and Steroids. If there is a secondary bacterial infection it should be treated with oral antibiotics. Thank you.