In over half of all cases of hives, the description idiopathic is used. The term is used to mean that the cause is undetermined. With most hives tingling, burning, itching, slight swelling and discoloration of the skin are common symptoms. But the commonality of the symptoms only makes determining the cause more difficult.
Many people think they know what is bringing on the hives, but the fact is the cause is never found in the majority of the cases.
Is There Any One Condition That Causes Hives, Tingling Sensations As A Constant Symptom?
The short answer is yes, but it is rare. Lupus will consistently cause hives, tingling of a persistent nature in the arms and legs, and other symptoms. If you have chronic hives, tingling in the arms and legs that won’t go away, and don’t know the cause, it is worthwhile to eliminate Lupus as a cause so you can go on to discover the real culprit. And of course if Lupus is the cause you will want to begin treating it as soon as you can. It should be emphasized again here that it is rare but it is the only condition that presents the two symptoms of hives, tingling in the arms and legs as a consistent combination.
What Are The Other Symptoms Of Lupus?
No two cases of Lupus are the same, but the most common are listed below:
- Joint pain
- Joint stiffness and swelling
- A butterfly-shaped rash on the face covering the bridge of the nose and both cheeks
- Fever and fatigue
- Skin lesions that get worse with exposure to the sun
- Shortness of breath
- Chest pain
- Dry eyes
- Memory loss, confusion, headaches
- Persistent hives, tingling in the arms and legs
What Other Conditions Could Be The Cause Of Both Hives And Tingling?
Many cases of hives will itch and tingle and the cause will never be found. Some allergic reactions will result in both, but chronic hives is generally a function of something gone wrong with the immune system.
Fibromyalgia is a condition that will cause numbness, burning, dry skin, itching, hives, tingling, and most bothersome of all fatigue and pain. The pain is all over the body and the fatigue is much generalized. Fibromyalgia is as difficult to diagnose as chronic hives but could be the cause of both the hives and the tingling. It is usually diagnosed by excluding almost everything else.
In the meantime, until and unless you find the cause of the hives, tingling, and burning, all you can really do is treat the symptoms which are typically done with an antihistamine like Benadryl. Topical creams or ointments may help with the hives but will not help at all with the tingling. You may just have to let time pass. Hives bother some people for years with the cause never being found. There are some alternative medicine regimens that have been effective that target the health of the immune system. Some research into some of these could prove beneficial.
