I got hives as a six grader, ten years later and now nine years later. The doctor has no explaination of why. First we tried a cortizone shot, then methylprednisolone pack for 5 days and now prednisone for 45 days straight. I hope this works, it is miserable especially in my sleep. My entire body will break out in hives and my face will even swell. Did you get any relief from your hives?