Chronic Urticaria is often not curable
This is true. There is no cure for most CU but long term studies have reported that many patients stop having flare-ups after a period of time that may vary from a few months to several years. Your doctor's goals should be to:
-Continue to look for possible trigger factors over time but avoid ordering too many tests. Sometimes there are multiple triggers such as cold, heat, pressure or even stress.
-Assist you in determining how to avoid factors that may worsen CU.
-Recommend or prescribe medications which will suppress the hives and swelling with minimal side effects.
-Have regular follow-up appointments with you to determine if all the above goals are being achieved.
-Consider whether referral for skin biopsy is warranted or a more comprehensive evaluation is indicated.
Chronic Urticaria is not a trivial disease for those who suffer from it. Successful management often requires multiple office visits, multiple trials of medications and time. Many patients strongly desire a quick answer and solution, but there often isn't one. The first step in resolving CU is seeking care from a health care provider with in-depth knowledge about it. Yes, there often is no cure, but there are ways to get you back to feeling and looking normal.
Perhaps you have suffered from hives.
Were they chronic?
What treatment was most helpful for you?
