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I Am Having Trouble with Hives. Please Help!

by Richard B. Patterson, Ph.D.

 
Question: I am having trouble with hives. Please help!

You need to see a physician, possibly an allergist, since hives are often an allergic reaction which can be treated with a variety of medications to give you relief. In addition, you might want to pay attention to see if you tend to get hives more frequently when you're stressed.

If so, in addition to the medical attention, you might want to get with a counselor to learn some techniques for relaxation to help you work a little better with stress.

About the Author:

Richard B. Patterson, Ph.D. is a clinical psychologist in private practice in El Paso, TX. He is the author of three books on psychology and spirituality.

Originally published 01/27/99
Revised 05/04/2009 by Marlene M. Maheu, Ph.D.
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