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What Causes Cold Induced Urticaria?
Last night I had a panic attack, this isn t my first one and I know in a few days I ll feel back to myself. But I was also diagnosed with cold induced urticaria today and started taking a CVS brand of zyrtec which left me feeling a little out of it, with senses hightened and muscles tense. I also get a pain in the back right of my head sometimes, almost every day, it doesn t last long but it scares me to think it may be a symptom of an underlying problem for my panick attacks and cold urticaria. Please let me know if I should be worried and what it could be because I don t have the money or insurance to keep visiting doctors and emergency rooms. Thank you
Mon, 11 Apr 2016
Hello!
I carefully passed through your question and would explain that cold induced urticaria is a known disorder in allergic diseases.
Regarding your headache, it could be related to tension type headache, which is caused by anxiety and physical stress. Cervical column chronic degenerations can lead to headaches in this region.
From the other hand, Zyrtec can cause similar adverse effects (headaches, drowsiness, fatigue).
In my opinion you have nothing to worry about.
I would recommend performing some additional tests:
- complete blood count for anemia
- thyroid hormone levels
- a cervical column X ray study
You should also try to manage better your anxiety. I would advise you consulting with a specialist of this field.
Hope you will find this answer helpful!
Kind regards,
Dr. Iliri
I carefully passed through your question and would explain that cold induced urticaria is a known disorder in allergic diseases.
Regarding your headache, it could be related to tension type headache, which is caused by anxiety and physical stress. Cervical column chronic degenerations can lead to headaches in this region.
From the other hand, Zyrtec can cause similar adverse effects (headaches, drowsiness, fatigue).
In my opinion you have nothing to worry about.
I would recommend performing some additional tests:
- complete blood count for anemia
- thyroid hormone levels
- a cervical column X ray study
You should also try to manage better your anxiety. I would advise you consulting with a specialist of this field.
Hope you will find this answer helpful!
Kind regards,
Dr. Iliri
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