Intended to provide more clarity for alternative medications to DrJackAllergy Z/Z therapy, as well as provide basic instructions for tapering off the medications
Again, such helpful information. No doctor has EVER instructed me how to taper off meds. The print outs and description of cap colors was so great! I can't believe I never noticed the cap colors categorized! Thank you Dr. Jack Allergy!
Hi dr. Jack - thank you so much for these videos. I live in nyc and I broke out into really bad hives and went to urgent care and they gave me prednisone and a Pepcid and Benadryl. Took 2 prednisone a day for 5 days and the other medication for two weeks, it calmed my hives down but it came back slowly near the end of the two weeks and has been flaring up a bit again. I’m prone to acne and now my face has erupted all of a sudden over the past couple days with some clusters of small bumps like I’ve had on my body (mainly inner thigh and my fingers and arms with a little on underarms and back- they are VERY itchy) I saw an allergist last week and they did skin testing on me (which after watching your videos they probably should have not since my skin was already inflamed!). Found out I was allergic to cats and dust mites but that can’t be it bc I haven’t been around cats and my skin didn’t react super horribly to the dust mites prick. I wish I could have you examine my skin in nyc, would you be open to doing a virtual or email consultation? Im embarrassed to go into work this week with my skin on my face especially looking like this, im 25 years old and work in private banking and our appearance is very important in my job role. Please help
Hello There, how are you feeling now, I am scared I have hives for 3 weeks now and they stay low when I take anithistamines especially I get them at night... I hope mine is not a long term issue... How are you now?
Hi DrJackAllergy, I’m a pharmacist in India, I suffered with hives, after seen your suggestion I have got good clarification Thank you so much for you’re effective advice and treatment Keep go ahead for the treatment of several allergy diseases Support our human society with good effort and expecting more advice to many allergic diseases Still I’m studying your treatment advices Once again thanks to you, but it’s simple words only, DR. Bava Bakrudeen, PhD (pharmacy)
Thanks a lot Dr. Jack Allergy, your provided information are very useful. Question: Is taking Singulair (Montelukast) in addition to your suggested treatment will be helpful?
Hello Dr. Jack . How many mg of Pepcid? By the way thank you for your videos. I started your treatment while I was going through all the allergy testing protocol and it helped me a lot during those weeks I was not still prescribed by my allergist. He ended up prescribing me basically the same with the only difference that now I know what I'm allergic to. Thanks again these videos are pretty precise and helpful for the community.
I’ve been a chronic hives person since I was a child (baby). My breakouts are getting further apart but more intense. I’m currently in a severe attack and have benedryl along w Pepcid & Zyrtec. My friend went to a rheumatologist and he put her on hydroxychlorine and she said it helped tremendously.
I was on zyrtec/Zantac for six or seven years. It work fantastic! Literally this last May it came back with a vengeance! Anaphylaxis! I just got my first xolair shot, not noticing anything yet... I now wonder if it's been lupus this whole time???
Thank you I really appreciate the information on catering I’ve had hives for years and they come and go but when they come they make me suffer. I found for me tapering off completely does not work I have done one 10 mg every day and if I stay on that they usually don’t come back . I really just learned that myself and recently I stopped all together and I have the worst flareup ever. So I intend to live on one 10 mg once I get back in control. 😰
Ranitidine is not currently available in the UK. There is an ongoing investigation into whether some ingredients can increase the risk of cancer. All supplies have been stopped until the medicine is shown to be safe. [from the National health service website]
Thank you so much.. I have suffered for 6 months and all previous uv, steroid and differing anti histamine did not work with flares recurring.. after my latest anxiety bout, I researched and found your advice and I have now been on the z+z regime for two weeks and it is starting to make a difference. Q: if I am to be tested for what foods cause me an allergy, should I stop the z+z treatment so the allergy results are based only on my body function as is? And if so for how many days before the tests should I stop the z+z intake?
Hi Dr. Jack, about three weeks ago I starting breaking out in hives for the first time and it lead to anaphylaxis. I was seen by an immunologist who believed it wasn't related to anything specific and called it "acute urticaria". I was told to take Allegra (2 pills twice a day) and Pepcid (1 pill twice a day). I was having some weird side effects and was then told to switch to xyzal (2 pills twice a day) and Pepcid (1 pill twice a day). It seems as though the side effects I am experiencing from this is even worse than the Allegra. I have always been someone who is very sensitive to medications and am beginning to think that antihistamines don't work for me. I am conflicted because if I stop them I start breaking out again but the side effects I am receiving are things like intense vertigo, feeling groggy, tired, lightheaded, etc and its been hard to live my normal life. Any advice?
Hello doctor, many thanks for such an informative video. I am fighting with urticaria for the last 20 months. I am taking cetirizine 10 mg once at night but it does not work during dry season. I then started taking cetirizine 10 mg with montelukast 10 mg once at night which is also not effective. Further montelukast led me to the lower right abdominal pain. After watching this video, I have a feeling that my cetirizine dose is not sufficient, especially during dry season. Let me take cetirizine 10 mg plus ranitidine 150 mg twice a day and start following your weekly taper once I am hive free for two months. According to my allergy test, I am also allergic to so many food. Do I need to avoid these foods during medication? I am desperate to have an online consultation with you. Do you have such service available?
My son just turned 10 years old in December. He has gotten “hives” per his allergist doctor has diagnosed it as chronic. It started one day with his hands and feet itchy. Then with Benadryl it calm it down. So about weeks later he woke up one day with light red spots in his chest but they disappeared after he showered. Then it was getting worse so I took him to his primary doctor and she did a routine check up and prescribed him Benadryl. Days later the hives came back red but not itchy. It usually appears under his arms, lower abdomen, and upper legs. And remind you my son says that they are not itchy and I never see him scratching.So we seen a allergist on January and did some blood lab work and came back normal for underlining immunity but it did came back that he is allergic to dust mites. My question is that maybe the specialist missing something? How would I know? And now he is taking Cetirizine 10mg once a day and it does help him I haven’t seen any signs of the hives/spots only if he misses a dose. Can it be symptoms of something else going on in his system? Please Dr help me get answers. Thank you God bless.
One additional question Dr. Allergy, is there a way we can see you as a doctor for our condition(s). Now with "telemedicine" we can be anywhere and you can help countless more. How do we get in contact with you, as I cannot find you on Google? Where are you located?
Hello Dr. Jack Allergy, we haven't seen you in a long while. Hope you are well. -- My question is regarding Zantac 150. Since Zantac has been take off the market, what is the medication you suggest to substitute it with in your regimen of histamine relief medications? Thank you...!!!
I have suffered for 7 years, between 6 hospitals... 5 doctors... and 2 top allergist in Georgia no one has helped me. I know they try but I need help. I don't want to be thrown steroids and told to deal with it anymore. I'm 25 years old and I can't enjoy life. I would literally travel to wherever you are to get treated
Also I take 1mg. Of klonipin for anxiety and it also helps me sleep and I usually take it with benadryl. If I switch the ZZ method is it safe to take my klonipin if i need it? I only the it around 6 times a month
Hannah: please excuse my delay in responding. It is fine to take the Z/Z therapy with the Klonopin, but as you are aware, the drowsy side effects can be significant. So please use with caution. BTW, anxiety and stress are a classic contributing trigger in chronic idiopathic urticaria. I would be curious to have you email me your past treatment options and regiments provided by your past clinicians before we jump to traveling to see me, as I might be able to offer some suggestions for labs and/or treatment through discussion. Just as an FYI, current guidelines state that for the most severe chronic idiopathic urticaria, patients can use up to six (6) cetirizine a day with the addition of Ranitidine (Zantac). My email is jack_mutnick@yahoo.com Please email me your history of hives, past lab results and treatment regimens so I might be able to assist with further recommendations. Sincerely, DrJackAllergy
Hello Dr. Jack, I would like to ask the question about urticaria and andioedema. I have had huge problem with idiomatic urticaria at the end of pregnancy with my son and it was very stressful time for me. Itchiness and skin rings stayed for 7-8 weeks after my son was born. I used to live in Ireland that time. I stayed on the Zirtec for one year after that and then l lower dose and finally stopped. I had no problems with any hives for about 8 years after that. 2 years ago I moved to Vietnam and since 2 months urticaria came back accordingly with andioedema first time in my life. I am on high dose of Fexofenadine at the moment 180mg twice a day. I don't know what to do and how to cure it completly? I have had all tests done in here, I have very low allergy to dust mites and penicilin but I am avoiding both. C1 and C3 and C4 inhibitors are normal. I haven't changed my diet or cosmetics. I heard about medicine called Omalizumab, but I don't know if I should go for it? I would like to cure this hives and andioedema completly cause I would like to have second child and I won't be allowed to take that high doeses of antihistamine during pregnancy. Without antihistamie, urticaria and andioedema appears 3-5 times a week.......everywhere......I had it already on my lips, chicks, forhead, eyelids, in abdominal wall, hands, legs........Please advise me what to do? what do you think would be a good solution for me? Thank you so much and thank you for your videos. I found them very educative and helpful. Allergy is a not easy thing to live with. Best regards, Dominika
Yikes!! These over the counter drugs did NOTHING for me. Thankfully, my allergist quickly moved me on to more powerful prescription meds. Itching all over your body for days on end is hellish-relief is needed ASAP!!
Hi doctor, I started getting hives now almost everyday and my doctor told me to just take reactine. I don't like to take medication but I do when is need it I wonder if this will affect my health in other hand taking one every day and also when to know to stop.
Hi Doc. Any info you can pass on regarding the condition Dermatographia ? Incidentally , my Dermatographia started after taking 2.5 weeks of antibiotics for a uti, nitrofuration (3 days) and then a couple days later amoxicillin for 7 days, since the bug was resistant to the first antibiotic. Three days later after taking my last amoxicillin antibiotic I had itching and then I noticed signs of Dermatographia. I should also mention during all this I was sleeping very little due to stress and my emotions were up and down ! In your professionalsl opinion , are antibiotics a trigger for this condition? If so, what is the prognosis? I have not taken any antibiotics for three weeks and am still reacting. Which doesn’t make sense. Remove the irritant , stop the reaction right ? Thanks for your time
I am going through hives right now - about 3 weeks. Prednisone helped as long as I was on it. I also use Fomatadine, benedryl and Claritin. The itch is maddening. Thinking of switching to Zyrtec.
Dr. How much famotidine should I take with the cetirizine? Also what do you think about hydroxyzine? My allergist originally prescribed 10 mg of cetirizine morning, 20 mg of famotidine morning and night and 30 mg of hydroxyzine at night. I've had CIU for 4 months and have hives from head to toe. My thyroid antibodies were at 280 and recently was given 50 mcg of thyroid medication.
Dr. J, I have been diagnosed with CIU and angioedema. There are no words to describe the torture this brings. I take the Zyrtec/Zantac. It helped for the first 2 weeks i started taking it, then everything went to hell in a handbasket and I break out every day again! Can i take Z/Z regimen 3 times a day?? I'm so desperate as I'm sure many others are! What about stomach enzymes? Like hydrochloric acid and bromelain???
Hobro Ho: The FDA explanation was due to a contamination with something known as NDMA (see next). "This is the latest step in an ongoing investigation of a contaminant known as N-Nitrosodimethylamine (NDMA) in ranitidine medications (commonly known by the brand name Zantac)." There has always been debates about long term effects of many medications so I cannot speak on any other issues. I am also posting the link. Hope this helps.....DrJackAllergy www.fda.gov/news-events/press-announcements/fda-requests-removal-all-ranitidine-products-zantac-market
My body laughs at meds and twice a day is a joke sometimes. Allegra is the best for me. I have Mast Cell Activation Syndrome and Hereditary Alphatrytaseum Syndrome. It all started in Perimenopause. I’ve never been the same since.
Doc, how are you adjusting to the ban of Zantac? How much Pepcid should we take? Also, I made a mistake of buying Prilosec instead of Pepcid and had a bad case of angiodema for 24 hours. Can you give us your opinion on Prilosec and why it causes Angiodema, I found this out after taking it.
THANK you doctor for your advice and videos!. I got urticaria 1 year ago and it gradually got bettor, the past 3 months Ive been hive free and medication free. from what Ive read about 33% of cases last less than a year, 33% last 1-5 years, and 33% last longer than 5 years, is this true? on my diet Ive cut out tomatos and tomato products, peppers and cheeze, although I still eat cottage cheeze. I was eating huge amounts of tomatos, tomato paste and tomato sauce before I got this last summer.
@@eyildelta4634 yes I think so because it's just regular allergy tablets,but to make sure you should just read the information on the container or ask the pharmacist/chemist.
Hi, I have a question for you. Can I switch from taking quercetin for hives to loratadine ? I've been dealing with hives for almost 4 weeks now and can't get into my doctor until November
What is the problem with loratadine ? That so far is the only thing that’s working for me. I took fexafenadine for a few years. It stopped working. My CU has gotten worse and the loratadine is keeping it at bay.
I have urticaria, for years, this is horrible i have tried Benadryl, Zyrtec, Allegra, and xyxal, sometimes they don't work, so the doctor discussed about the xolair injection, but I am scared about the side effects, can you please reply, I am so scared.
I have had really bad hives for over a month with no relief. I tried Prednisone for 5 days, but they came back just as bad as before. I am taking 2 Claritin in the AM and just added the Zantac 2 times a day. It doesn't seem to be helping much. I was on the cetirizine before and it did not seem to help much either. The hives itch so bad that they are burning. Any advice?
Dr Jack I only get hives in the evening, it has been 4 months now, no hives at all during the day, I am lucky if I don't get hives for one night. I am taking Benadryl 2 tablet. I am watching your video part 1 and part 2 .Would this treatment apply to me? Thank you.
Hey sir. whenever I get too hot or sweating my entire body itch and has hive if I drink hot tea or soup my head itch. What the best thing you would recommend for me?
Thanks Doc.. Appreciate this insight more than words can say; best of all your very thorough explanations easy to follow & understand. 🌺Our salty ocean did not help. :) Aloha, Leilani
I have been idiopathic urticaria which means the doc doesn’t know what is causing these hives. However I’ve had this going on for 4 months now at the least. I’ve been taking these meds that youve suggested here and they aren’t working to totally get rid of this rash. My question is; How long does one have to suffer from this in order to be considered chronic urticaria? I have tested positive for an autoimmune disease and I go to a dermatologist in two days but I don’t think they’ll be doing any testing to diagnose or rule out any autoimmune diseases there. I am miserable and desperate for relief.
I need help. My doctor has put me on 2 prednisone tablets in the morning once a day. Each 20mg. I also take 2 Benadryl and 1 Pepcid. I don’t feel well taking all of those meds. Will it be safe to take the Zyrtec that you recommend and the Pepcid (H2 blocker) instead of taking the Benadryl and prednisone ? Please I need advice!
I’m on here desperate at 3:30 am looking for help. I was diagnosed with chronic urticaria twelve weeks ago and I haven’t been hive free more than a few hours since their onset, despite 60 mg of prednisone and Benadryl twice per day. The Benadryl is knocking me out so I’m excited to try your protocol and I happen to have Xyzal on hand. Just one question, please. Why an acid reducer? In what way does that affect hives? I’m going to buy Zantac and try it today, but I’d like to understand why. Also, I have asthma and systemic sclerosis. I’ve heard autoimmune diseases increase the risk for this condition. Is this true? Thank you for sharing. I had never even heard of this condition until I became afflicted and it is quite miserable. Your videos are offering me hope.
Late reply and I’m not a Dr but acid reducers like Pepcid lower the H2 (histamine) in your system (gut) and that can help with the hives. Hope that helps.
Hi Doc, thank you very much for your time and info ...would you please help me, my hives occur only in the winter season when it's cold and I get excited or a little warm then it starts to itch, even my feet hurt, I can't walk on them from the pain ... My question is do I have to follow the regimen every winter season ? Thanks a lot
Same case When I ever I feel angery , upset or when im in extreme cold or hot weather I get these hives , it's irritating ,when I take antihistamines they go away , well they came back in this Winters again I have to take antihistamine ,my ayurvedic treatment Is also going on ,its been a year now , doctor says it can take up to 3 years.... We have cholinergic urticaria Yes it sucks We can't exercise We are alllergic to food I have a advice, modern science can't cure it u have to go for ayurveda ... Search on Google to know more about (ayurveda)
Hello Doc, I am starting Z&Z today. Chronic Spontaneous Urticaria with Angiodema for 6 months. Benadryl and Zyrtec not helping at all. Steroids for short period of time. Sorry if I missed this on the Video but why Zantac? Very curious. It makes sense but I look forward to your response. thank You
Hi doc! I have been suffering from hives since April 2018 up to present. I would always tend to take cetirizine whenever allergy strikes me and it seemed to work. Unfortunately, after 1 or 2 days, the hives will keep on coming again. And this has always been the case since April this year. I would just want to ask if how will I ever get rid of these hives permanently? If I am to take a 10mg cetirizine daily, how long will I have to maintain it? I am looking forward in hearing from you. Thanks and more power to you! :)
Thank u so much for these video,,it really helps a lot,,i have hives for 4 months already,,i started using zyrtec but cannot find zantac here in hongkong,,only cimetidine is available,together that 2,i combine it with low histamine diet,,it lessen the hives no more angioedema,i can work,but cant eat normally😥😥,But until when?😥😥
Hello, doctor i m suffering frm urticaria from last one month...my dr prescibed me 3 tablets at night xyzal,atarax and hhfexo for 15 days....actually i have 2mnths old baby and she is on breast feeding...and took a dose of d above 3 tablets but my baby was also affected d nxt day she was sleeping for whole day....pls advice me which medication shud be taken as i m breast feeding
berberine, its all natural can get on amazon. 1k mg twice a day. helps keep my blood sugars in chk. make sure he is eating high protein foods. u can order flavorless protein powder and add to shakes chili soups stews oatmeal rice.....anything. healthybody.com
Yes although I’d use the Allegra in the morning and the Zyrtec in the evening as Allegra should not cause any drowsiness. It does not cross the blood brain barrier. Hope this helps. DrJackAllergy
Hey Dr if you're still active I'm just wondering your opinion on xoilar injections, I've heard it's a permenent cure so you recommend it, I'm 17 and have had cholinergic urticaria for just over a year now.
Had hives for 1st time ever this weekend. Found this and trying it. Went to walkin and he gave me a shot and steroid pack. About 2 hours after I came home hives were way worse. Trying your Z & Z treatment. Now.. how do I find out why I got these? I'm doing the keto diet and have been for a year and a half. Any ideas? everything I've eaten or drank in the past few days I've had before. HELP?
same thing here, just remember they are putting more and more chemicals in our foods. not just gmo or pesticides but all the chemicals they spray on us from overhead - chemtrails.
Kobi: Telfast is simply a different name for Fexofenadine, the generic version of Allegra, a non-sedating H1 antihistamine in the same class as Zyrtec and Claritin. Xolair is a monoclonal antibody used on an every other week to once monthly basis for very difficult to control hives. We tend to reserve this as a "last resort" therapy, but it also has been shown to be successful for chronic idiopathic urticaria. Hope this helps. DrJackAllergy
@@jonogren5567 Thank You. Have you heard of Xolair? 300mg 450mg or even up to 600mg . I am currently taking Z+Z 3x a day and will start taper next month. Thanks for your reply. I pray for everyone with this condition get better in Jesus Name. #Blessings
Hello im from phillipines dr jack i am suffering for almost 1 month of hives on and off i use to take citirizine but still it coming back..can you please dr. Jack send me a prescription or what should i do?
I will try the taper. I've had hives for over a month now, my medications are levoceritizine, piriton and predisolone. I took that for five days after which i take them once when i have an episode. Is this healthy?
Sir please reply, i have been taking taking 10mg cetrizine every six hours which is 40mg a day and raintidine 150 mg twice a day from last four months continuous. I am still getting some flares . What should I do? If I try to reduce any dose I get my full body flare up. My doctor says I got latent TB. They can't treat me with immunosuppressive.
I am on Zyrtec which I was already on for allergies. I'm also in Xyzal, Singulair (which I was on for asthma) and ranitidine. I'm still suffering a lot. It's so frustrating.
Doctor what about Caffein and Urticaria !? I drink from 3 to 7 Cups Per Day. I stopped drinking Coffee 3 Days and i haven’t any Hives. Was that the Reason/Cause??
So this is my first time ever having hives, just so i understand correctly i take Zyrtec and once its cleared up I continue taking it for 2 more months and slowly stop taking it as you said? Its like $27 a bottle for 70 pills so just want to make sure.
Jons Get your Dr. to write a script for the generic Zyrtec. My insurance pays for it. I have hives and only that bad steroid helps low dose. I am not a dr. so speak to your family dr. about any and all meds.
Thanks doctor! What is your opinion on Xolair? Does it work for cholinergic urticaria? Or it only works for chronic idiopathic urticaria? Antihistamines do nothing for me. I have cholinergic urticaria
Many years a go i had colinergic urticaria and a great Dermatologist manage to stop it with Cinnarizina drops ( Stugeron) start at high dose and then lowering the dose slowly it works .
Anyone reasonable enough should probably be prepared to wait for a few weeks for it to vanish entirely, and yes, something similar to Shane Zormander’s solution works wonders without much hassle.
Dr.Jack thanks a lot for info. May God Bless you more.
Again, such helpful information. No doctor has EVER instructed me how to taper off meds. The print outs and description of cap colors was so great! I can't believe I never noticed the cap colors categorized! Thank you Dr. Jack Allergy!
thank you doctor.i got hives this year in march.your videos encourage me a lot .
Excellent Dr.. thank you for this excellent explanation.
Following your recommendations. Began seeing improvements within 2 hours. 1 week later, 65 to 70% improvement. THANK YOU!!!
What meds are you taking? And which one has no side effects, like blood pressure and drowsiness. I don’t want blood pressure issues or drowsiness
Great info and recommendations.
Thanks doctor, you have been most helpful, God bless you.
Hi dr. Jack - thank you so much for these videos. I live in nyc and I broke out into really bad hives and went to urgent care and they gave me prednisone and a Pepcid and Benadryl. Took 2 prednisone a day for 5 days and the other medication for two weeks, it calmed my hives down but it came back slowly near the end of the two weeks and has been flaring up a bit again. I’m prone to acne and now my face has erupted all of a sudden over the past couple days with some clusters of small bumps like I’ve had on my body (mainly inner thigh and my fingers and arms with a little on underarms and back- they are VERY itchy) I saw an allergist last week and they did skin testing on me (which after watching your videos they probably should have not since my skin was already inflamed!). Found out I was allergic to cats and dust mites but that can’t be it bc I haven’t been around cats and my skin didn’t react super horribly to the dust mites prick. I wish I could have you examine my skin in nyc, would you be open to doing a virtual or email consultation? Im embarrassed to go into work this week with my skin on my face especially looking like this, im 25 years old and work in private banking and our appearance is very important in my job role. Please help
Hello There, how are you feeling now, I am scared I have hives for 3 weeks now and they stay low when I take anithistamines especially I get them at night... I hope mine is not a long term issue... How are you now?
Hi DrJackAllergy, I’m a pharmacist in India, I suffered with hives, after seen your suggestion I have got good clarification
Thank you so much for you’re effective advice and treatment
Keep go ahead for the treatment of several allergy diseases
Support our human society with good effort and expecting more advice to many allergic diseases
Still I’m studying your treatment advices
Once again thanks to you, but it’s simple words only,
DR. Bava Bakrudeen, PhD (pharmacy)
Thank you so much for this content it’s very helpful!!
Thank great advise!!
Thank you sooo much. I have been having hives for 3 weeks now and I am starting to get concerned they might stay. I'll try these out
This guy took a break again. Subscribed anyway. Good vibe
Thank you Doc...i followed and very effective👍👍👍
You are a good human 👌❤
Thanks a lot Dr. Jack Allergy, your provided information are very useful. Question: Is taking Singulair (Montelukast) in addition to your suggested treatment will be helpful?
Hello Dr. Jack . How many mg of Pepcid?
By the way thank you for your videos. I started your treatment while I was going through all the allergy testing protocol and it helped me a lot during those weeks I was not still prescribed by my allergist. He ended up prescribing me basically the same with the only difference that now I know what I'm allergic to. Thanks again these videos are pretty precise and helpful for the community.
Thank you
I’ve been a chronic hives person since I was a child (baby). My breakouts are getting further apart but more intense. I’m currently in a severe attack and have benedryl along w Pepcid & Zyrtec.
My friend went to a rheumatologist and he put her on hydroxychlorine and she said it helped tremendously.
Wow! Just reading this in 2023. Hydroxychloroquine is fantastic for urticaria.
I was on zyrtec/Zantac for six or seven years. It work fantastic! Literally this last May it came back with a vengeance! Anaphylaxis! I just got my first xolair shot, not noticing anything yet... I now wonder if it's been lupus this whole time???
Thank you I really appreciate the information on catering I’ve had hives for years and they come and go but when they come they make me suffer. I found for me tapering off completely does not work I have done one 10 mg every day and if I stay on that they usually don’t come back . I really just learned that myself and recently I stopped all together and I have the worst flareup ever. So I intend to live on one 10 mg once I get back in control. 😰
Ranitidine is not currently available in the UK. There is an ongoing investigation into whether some ingredients can increase the risk of cancer. All supplies have been stopped until the medicine is shown to be safe. [from the National health service website]
Thank you so much.. I have suffered for 6 months and all previous uv, steroid and differing anti histamine did not work with flares recurring.. after my latest anxiety bout, I researched and found your advice and I have now been on the z+z regime for two weeks and it is starting to make a difference.
Q: if I am to be tested for what foods cause me an allergy, should I stop the z+z treatment so the allergy results are based only on my body function as is? And if so for how many days before the tests should I stop the z+z intake?
Hi Dr. Jack, about three weeks ago I starting breaking out in hives for the first time and it lead to anaphylaxis. I was seen by an immunologist who believed it wasn't related to anything specific and called it "acute urticaria". I was told to take Allegra (2 pills twice a day) and Pepcid (1 pill twice a day). I was having some weird side effects and was then told to switch to xyzal (2 pills twice a day) and Pepcid (1 pill twice a day). It seems as though the side effects I am experiencing from this is even worse than the Allegra. I have always been someone who is very sensitive to medications and am beginning to think that antihistamines don't work for me. I am conflicted because if I stop them I start breaking out again but the side effects I am receiving are things like intense vertigo, feeling groggy, tired, lightheaded, etc and its been hard to live my normal life. Any advice?
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Hello doctor, many thanks for such an informative video. I am fighting with urticaria for the last 20 months. I am taking cetirizine 10 mg once at night but it does not work during dry season. I then started taking cetirizine 10 mg with montelukast 10 mg once at night which is also not effective. Further montelukast led me to the lower right abdominal pain. After watching this video, I have a feeling that my cetirizine dose is not sufficient, especially during dry season. Let me take cetirizine 10 mg plus ranitidine 150 mg twice a day and start following your weekly taper once I am hive free for two months. According to my allergy test, I am also allergic to so many food. Do I need to avoid these foods during medication? I am desperate to have an online consultation with you. Do you have such service available?
My son just turned 10 years old in December. He has gotten “hives” per his allergist doctor has diagnosed it as chronic. It started one day with his hands and feet itchy. Then with Benadryl it calm it down. So about weeks later he woke up one day with light red spots in his chest but they disappeared after he showered. Then it was getting worse so I took him to his primary doctor and she did a routine check up and prescribed him Benadryl. Days later the hives came back red but not itchy. It usually appears under his arms, lower abdomen, and upper legs. And remind you my son says that they are not itchy and I never see him scratching.So we seen a allergist on January and did some blood lab work and came back normal for underlining immunity but it did came back that he is allergic to dust mites. My question is that maybe the specialist missing something? How would I know? And now he is taking Cetirizine 10mg once a day and it does help him I haven’t seen any signs of the hives/spots only if he misses a dose. Can it be symptoms of something else going on in his system? Please Dr help me get answers. Thank you God bless.
One additional question Dr. Allergy, is there a way we can see you as a doctor for our condition(s). Now with "telemedicine" we can be anywhere and you can help countless more. How do we get in contact with you, as I cannot find you on Google? Where are you located?
Hello Dr. Jack Allergy, we haven't seen you in a long while. Hope you are well. -- My question is regarding Zantac 150. Since Zantac has been take off the market, what is the medication you suggest to substitute it with in your regimen of histamine relief medications? Thank you...!!!
I have suffered for 7 years, between 6 hospitals... 5 doctors... and 2 top allergist in Georgia no one has helped me. I know they try but I need help. I don't want to be thrown steroids and told to deal with it anymore. I'm 25 years old and I can't enjoy life.
I would literally travel to wherever you are to get treated
And thank you so much for making these videos. It's an extremely isolating thing to have something that no one understands
Also I take 1mg. Of klonipin for anxiety and it also helps me sleep and I usually take it with benadryl. If I switch the ZZ method is it safe to take my klonipin if i need it? I only the it around 6 times a month
Hannah: please excuse my delay in responding. It is fine to take the Z/Z therapy with the Klonopin, but as you are aware, the drowsy side effects can be significant. So please use with caution. BTW, anxiety and stress are a classic contributing trigger in chronic idiopathic urticaria. I would be curious to have you email me your past treatment options and regiments provided by your past clinicians before we jump to traveling to see me, as I might be able to offer some suggestions for labs and/or treatment through discussion. Just as an FYI, current guidelines state that for the most severe chronic idiopathic urticaria, patients can use up to six (6) cetirizine a day with the addition of Ranitidine (Zantac). My email is jack_mutnick@yahoo.com Please email me your history of hives, past lab results and treatment regimens so I might be able to assist with further recommendations. Sincerely, DrJackAllergy
Thank you so much! I'll collect that information and email you within the week. Have a great night !! :)
@@hannahp I'm sfuring from urticaria last 2year I eit lot of medicine but no relief plz help me u same sajetion
thank you doc,help a lot on me from philippines!
Really???
Hellow po nestor gumaling po ba ang hives mo?
Hello Dr. Jack, I would like to ask the question about urticaria and andioedema. I have had huge problem with idiomatic urticaria at the end of pregnancy with my son and it was very stressful time for me. Itchiness and skin rings stayed for 7-8 weeks after my son was born. I used to live in Ireland that time. I stayed on the Zirtec for one year after that and then l lower dose and finally stopped. I had no problems with any hives for about 8 years after that. 2 years ago I moved to Vietnam and since 2 months urticaria came back accordingly with andioedema first time in my life. I am on high dose of Fexofenadine at the moment 180mg twice a day. I don't know what to do and how to cure it completly? I have had all tests done in here, I have very low allergy to dust mites and penicilin but I am avoiding both. C1 and C3 and C4 inhibitors are normal. I haven't changed my diet or cosmetics. I heard about medicine called Omalizumab, but I don't know if I should go for it? I would like to cure this hives and andioedema completly cause I would like to have second child and I won't be allowed to take that high doeses of antihistamine during pregnancy. Without antihistamie, urticaria and andioedema appears 3-5 times a week.......everywhere......I had it already on my lips, chicks, forhead, eyelids, in abdominal wall, hands, legs........Please advise me what to do? what do you think would be a good solution for me? Thank you so much and thank you for your videos. I found them very educative and helpful. Allergy is a not easy thing to live with. Best regards, Dominika
Yikes!! These over the counter drugs did NOTHING for me. Thankfully, my allergist quickly moved me on to more powerful prescription meds. Itching all over your body for days on end is hellish-relief is needed ASAP!!
Hi doctor,
I started getting hives now almost everyday and my doctor told me to just take reactine. I don't like to take medication but I do when is need it I wonder if this will affect my health in other hand taking one every day and also when to know to stop.
Hi Doc, Are there any long term side effects from using Zyrtec to treat hives?
Hi Doc. Any info you can pass on regarding the condition Dermatographia ? Incidentally , my Dermatographia started after taking 2.5 weeks of antibiotics for a uti, nitrofuration (3 days) and then a couple days later amoxicillin for 7 days, since the bug was resistant to the first antibiotic. Three days later after taking my last amoxicillin antibiotic I had itching and then I noticed signs of Dermatographia. I should also mention during all this I was sleeping very little due to stress and my emotions were up and down !
In your professionalsl opinion , are antibiotics a trigger for this condition? If so, what is the prognosis? I have not taken any antibiotics for three weeks and am still reacting. Which doesn’t make sense. Remove the irritant , stop the reaction right ?
Thanks for your time
I am going through hives right now - about 3 weeks. Prednisone helped as long as I was on it. I also use Fomatadine, benedryl and Claritin. The itch is maddening. Thinking of switching to Zyrtec.
Claritin is a weaker antihistamine than Zyrtec. I’d recommend Zyrtec or Xyzal
Dr. How much famotidine should I take with the cetirizine? Also what do you think about hydroxyzine? My allergist originally prescribed 10 mg of cetirizine morning, 20 mg of famotidine morning and night and 30 mg of hydroxyzine at night. I've had CIU for 4 months and have hives from head to toe. My thyroid antibodies were at 280 and recently was given 50 mcg of thyroid medication.
Dr. J,
I have been diagnosed with CIU and angioedema. There are no words to describe the torture this brings. I take the Zyrtec/Zantac. It helped for the first 2 weeks i started taking it, then everything went to hell in a handbasket and I break out every day again! Can i take Z/Z regimen 3 times a day?? I'm so desperate as I'm sure many others are! What about stomach enzymes? Like hydrochloric acid and bromelain???
Hey Doc, what do you think about the ban of Zantac and other ranitidine products from stores for possible carcinogenic issues?
Hobro Ho: The FDA explanation was due to a contamination with something known as NDMA (see next). "This is the latest step in an ongoing investigation of a contaminant known as N-Nitrosodimethylamine (NDMA) in ranitidine medications (commonly known by the brand name Zantac)." There has always been debates about long term effects of many medications so I cannot speak on any other issues. I am also posting the link. Hope this helps.....DrJackAllergy
www.fda.gov/news-events/press-announcements/fda-requests-removal-all-ranitidine-products-zantac-market
My body laughs at meds and twice a day is a joke sometimes. Allegra is the best for me. I have Mast Cell Activation Syndrome and Hereditary Alphatrytaseum Syndrome. It all started in Perimenopause. I’ve never been the same since.
Doc, how are you adjusting to the ban of Zantac? How much Pepcid should we take? Also, I made a mistake of buying Prilosec instead of Pepcid and had a bad case of angiodema for 24 hours. Can you give us your opinion on Prilosec and why it causes Angiodema, I found this out after taking it.
THANK you doctor for your advice and videos!. I got urticaria 1 year ago and it gradually got bettor, the past 3 months Ive been hive free and medication free. from what Ive read about 33% of cases last less than a year, 33% last 1-5 years, and 33% last longer than 5 years, is this true? on my diet Ive cut out tomatos and tomato products, peppers and cheeze, although I still eat cottage cheeze. I was eating huge amounts of tomatos, tomato paste and tomato sauce before I got this last summer.
jamesb7777a happy u are feeling better !
thank you so much that really helped me.
Sherica Wilkinson did it really helped u ?
@@eyildelta4634 yes it did it too one of the tables he recomend and it worked.
Sherica Wilkinson can i know which tablet
@@eyildelta4634 yes I think so because it's just regular allergy tablets,but to make sure you should just read the information on the container or ask the pharmacist/chemist.
Sherica Wilkinson yes ma’am sure please help me if u remember the name of the tablet
Hi, I have a question for you. Can I switch from taking quercetin for hives to loratadine ? I've been dealing with hives for almost 4 weeks now and can't get into my doctor until November
Hi Dr. Jack, do you do telehealth?
What is the problem with loratadine ? That so far is the only thing that’s working for me. I took fexafenadine for a few years. It stopped working. My CU has gotten worse and the loratadine is keeping it at bay.
I have urticaria, for years, this is horrible i have tried Benadryl, Zyrtec, Allegra, and xyxal, sometimes they don't work, so the doctor discussed about the xolair injection, but I am scared about the side effects, can you please reply, I am so scared.
I have had really bad hives for over a month with no relief. I tried Prednisone for 5 days, but they came back just as bad as before. I am taking 2 Claritin in the AM and just added the Zantac 2 times a day. It doesn't seem to be helping much. I was on the cetirizine before and it did not seem to help much either. The hives itch so bad that they are burning. Any advice?
Dr Jack I only get hives in the evening, it has been 4 months now, no hives at all during the day, I am lucky if I don't get hives for one night. I am taking Benadryl 2 tablet. I am watching your video part 1 and part 2 .Would this treatment apply to me? Thank you.
Hey sir. whenever I get too hot or sweating my entire body itch and has hive if I drink hot tea or soup my head itch. What the best thing you would recommend for me?
Dr. What to eat when taking Z+z treatment.
how much pepcid we need to take? I got 20mg tablets over the counter.
Thanks Doc.. Appreciate this insight more than words can say; best of all your very thorough explanations easy to follow & understand. 🌺Our salty ocean did not help. :) Aloha, Leilani
What about the xolair injection
Hi! I just wanna know about stomach blooting. What's the cause of it and what's the cure?
Hey doc , I just realize today chloromine malaete 4mg actually stop my hives for quite sometime. Is Chloromine also antihistamine ?
I have been idiopathic urticaria which means the doc doesn’t know what is causing these hives. However I’ve had this going on for 4 months now at the least. I’ve been taking these meds that youve suggested here and they aren’t working to totally get rid of this rash. My question is; How long does one have to suffer from this in order to be considered chronic urticaria? I have tested positive for an autoimmune disease and I go to a dermatologist in two days but I don’t think they’ll be doing any testing to diagnose or rule out any autoimmune diseases there. I am miserable and desperate for relief.
I have a question please reply,famodin is 40ml or 20ml twice a day??thanks in advance
dr what about xolair
Ive tried zz and other remedies it slows hives down but they keep flaring back up, so you know of any other remedies?
Ask your doctor about Xolair injections.
I’m on xolair for hives but the headaches unreal
I need help. My doctor has put me on 2 prednisone tablets in the morning once a day. Each 20mg. I also take 2 Benadryl and 1 Pepcid. I don’t feel well taking all of those meds. Will it be safe to take the Zyrtec that you recommend and the Pepcid (H2 blocker) instead of taking the Benadryl and prednisone ? Please I need advice!
Yes that is fine, my allergist has got me taking a cocktail of all sorts of drugs 😂😂 How are they going now ??
Plus de Zantac sur le marché ( on fait quoi? ) Un équivalent du Zantac? Un autre H2?
I’m on here desperate at 3:30 am looking for help. I was diagnosed with chronic urticaria twelve weeks ago and I haven’t been hive free more than a few hours since their onset, despite 60 mg of prednisone and Benadryl twice per day. The Benadryl is knocking me out so I’m excited to try your protocol and I happen to have Xyzal on hand. Just one question, please. Why an acid reducer? In what way does that affect hives? I’m going to buy Zantac and try it today, but I’d like to understand why. Also, I have asthma and systemic sclerosis. I’ve heard autoimmune diseases increase the risk for this condition. Is this true?
Thank you for sharing. I had never even heard of this condition until I became afflicted and it is quite miserable. Your videos are offering me hope.
Late reply and I’m not a Dr but acid reducers like Pepcid lower the H2 (histamine) in your system (gut) and that can help with the hives. Hope that helps.
Hi Doc, thank you very much for your time and info ...would you please help me, my hives occur only in the winter season when it's cold and I get excited or a little warm then it starts to itch, even my feet hurt, I can't walk on them from the pain ... My question is do I have to follow the regimen every winter season ?
Thanks a lot
Same case
When I ever I feel angery , upset or when im in extreme cold or hot weather I get these hives , it's irritating ,when I take antihistamines they go away , well they came back in this Winters again I have to take antihistamine ,my ayurvedic treatment Is also going on ,its been a year now , doctor says it can take up to 3 years....
We have cholinergic urticaria
Yes it sucks
We can't exercise
We are alllergic to food
I have a advice, modern science can't cure it u have to go for ayurveda ...
Search on Google to know more about (ayurveda)
@@Ayushsharma-wx7pw thank you brother!
Hello Doc,
I am starting Z&Z today. Chronic Spontaneous Urticaria with Angiodema for 6 months. Benadryl and Zyrtec not helping at all. Steroids for short period of time. Sorry if I missed this on the Video but why Zantac? Very curious. It makes sense but I look forward to your response. thank You
did it solve the problem?
How do you cure Levaquin tendonitis
Got this disease 5 yrs ago. Xolair injections immediately got rid of my hives. Antihistamines did nothing. Still getting Xolair.
Is it safe to get them? I'm considering it because this is just fucking dreadful
Side effects you experienced?
Hi Doc, I wonder if citrizine has any side effects over a long period. I have been taking citrizine in 3 days of interval for 1 year now.
Bhai sahi hua aapka urticiria?
Dr. Do you take the zyrtec & zantac BOTH AT THE SAME TIME?
What about bilastine?
Hi doc! I have been suffering from hives since April 2018 up to present. I would always tend to take cetirizine whenever allergy strikes me and it seemed to work. Unfortunately, after 1 or 2 days, the hives will keep on coming again. And this has always been the case since April this year. I would just want to ask if how will I ever get rid of these hives permanently? If I am to take a 10mg cetirizine daily, how long will I have to maintain it?
I am looking forward in hearing from you. Thanks and more power to you! :)
hi Adrian, did you get completely well now? I ask because I got hives since 4 weeks now and they appear from evening to morning..
@@veeras2020 MINE ALSO ONLY COME WHEN SLEEPING IM TRYING CAPSICUM HOT FEELING CREAM WHICH SEEMS TO WORK SO I CAN SLEEP
So the antihistamines will make the hives go away?
Thank u so much for these video,,it really helps a lot,,i have hives for 4 months already,,i started using zyrtec but cannot find zantac here in hongkong,,only cimetidine is available,together that 2,i combine it with low histamine diet,,it lessen the hives no more angioedema,i can work,but cant eat normally😥😥,But until when?😥😥
Hellow kabayan magaling knb? Advice mo naman ako meron din akong urticaria araw araw twing umaga nag aappear. Salamat sana mkareply k
Where you start scratching wet your hand, pour some bi-carbonate in your hand and rub it on the itch. It works every time.
THANKS
how about breastfeeding mothers? are the drugs good for us?
Hello, doctor i m suffering frm urticaria from last one month...my dr prescibed me 3 tablets at night xyzal,atarax and hhfexo for 15 days....actually i have 2mnths old baby and she is on breast feeding...and took a dose of d above 3 tablets but my baby was also affected d nxt day she was sleeping for whole day....pls advice me which medication shud be taken as i m breast feeding
Hi, my son has type 1 diabetes, are any of your recommended meds particularly good for him to avoid high blood sugars please?
berberine, its all natural can get on amazon. 1k mg twice a day. helps keep my blood sugars in chk. make sure he is eating high protein foods. u can order flavorless protein powder and add to shakes chili soups stews oatmeal rice.....anything. healthybody.com
Doc what is the best medicine for urticaria
Can use xolair injection????pls reply?
Can I mix Allegra and Zyrtec that is take one tablet allegra at night and one tablet of Zyrtec in the morning
Yes although I’d use the Allegra in the morning and the Zyrtec in the evening as Allegra should not cause any drowsiness. It does not cross the blood brain barrier. Hope this helps. DrJackAllergy
Thank you! Is it better to stick with just one medicine rather than mixing?
Hey Dr if you're still active I'm just wondering your opinion on xoilar injections, I've heard it's a permenent cure so you recommend it, I'm 17 and have had cholinergic urticaria for just over a year now.
Hi Niall have you tried the xolair injections?
Is there a lotion I can use over the hives for the dryness?
calamine lotion
Atarax lotion (calamine lotion )
Had hives for 1st time ever this weekend. Found this and trying it. Went to walkin and he gave me a shot and steroid pack. About 2 hours after I came home hives were way worse. Trying your Z & Z treatment. Now.. how do I find out why I got these? I'm doing the keto diet and have been for a year and a half. Any ideas? everything I've eaten or drank in the past few days I've had before. HELP?
same thing here, just remember they are putting more and more chemicals in our foods. not just gmo or pesticides but all the chemicals they spray on us from overhead - chemtrails.
How about Telfast and Xolair? can we have your opinion about it?
Kobi: Telfast is simply a different name for Fexofenadine, the generic version of Allegra, a non-sedating H1 antihistamine in the same class as Zyrtec and Claritin. Xolair is a monoclonal antibody used on an every other week to once monthly basis for very difficult to control hives. We tend to reserve this as a "last resort" therapy, but it also has been shown to be successful for chronic idiopathic urticaria. Hope this helps. DrJackAllergy
Dr Jack .... is it ok to take the Z + Z
3x a day every 8hrs ??? Please advise...
He said to take to get the hives under control. I started with 3 because I couldn't take the itching any longer!
@@jonogren5567 Thank You. Have you heard of Xolair? 300mg 450mg or even up to 600mg . I am currently taking Z+Z 3x a day and will start taper next month. Thanks for your reply. I pray for everyone with this condition get better in Jesus Name. #Blessings
Am having this problem hives more than 4 years may I know the solutions
Xolair shots
Hello im from phillipines dr jack i am suffering for almost 1 month of hives on and off i use to take citirizine but still it coming back..can you please dr. Jack send me a prescription or what should i do?
Hellow samantha kumsta kn? Sana matulungan mo din ako, may hives ako at almost 2 months na. Di naman ako gumagaling sa reseta, salamat Godblesa u
I will try the taper. I've had hives for over a month now, my medications are levoceritizine, piriton and predisolone. I took that for five days after which i take them once when i have an episode. Is this healthy?
Still have them?
CORTIZONE SCARES ME .. TRY CAPSICUME HOT CREAM
Sir please reply, i have been taking taking 10mg cetrizine every six hours which is 40mg a day and raintidine 150 mg twice a day from last four months continuous.
I am still getting some flares . What should I do? If I try to reduce any dose I get my full body flare up. My doctor says I got latent TB. They can't treat me with immunosuppressive.
Krishan Shee I started the same treatment it was going good and now the hives are back !!!
I'm a victim of cholinergic urticaria can u suggest any medication plz I need help
And i have cholinergic urticaria 4 years
I am on Zyrtec which I was already on for allergies. I'm also in Xyzal, Singulair (which I was on for asthma) and ranitidine. I'm still suffering a lot. It's so frustrating.
Update?
He probably died
Dr can h-pylori infection cause hives????
I've had chronic urticaria for twenty plus years. I had testing as a child. I read it increases cancer risk. Might I have autoimmune?
Me too
Doctor what about Caffein and Urticaria !?
I drink from 3 to 7 Cups Per Day. I stopped drinking Coffee 3 Days and i haven’t any Hives.
Was that the Reason/Cause??
I am also doing stop drinking tea and coffee it's better results hives because this is bile bag relative issues so only you have no dease..
I am also doing stop drinking tea and coffee it's better results hives because this is bile bag relative issues so only you have no dease..
So this is my first time ever having hives, just so i understand correctly i take Zyrtec and once its cleared up I continue taking it for 2 more months and slowly stop taking it as you said? Its like $27 a bottle for 70 pills so just want to make sure.
Jons Get your Dr. to write a script for the generic Zyrtec. My insurance pays for it. I have hives and only that bad steroid helps low dose. I am not a dr. so speak to your family dr. about any and all meds.
Did he throw his cat?🥺🐈
Thanks doctor!
What is your opinion on Xolair?
Does it work for cholinergic urticaria?
Or it only works for chronic idiopathic urticaria?
Antihistamines do nothing for me. I have cholinergic urticaria
Many years a go i had colinergic urticaria and a great Dermatologist manage to stop it with Cinnarizina drops ( Stugeron) start at high dose and then lowering the dose slowly it works .
Hi doc, does this treatment work with heat-induced hives? (cholinergic urticaria)
It does. The treatment is focused on the hives itself and reduces histamine.
Anyone reasonable enough should probably be prepared to wait for a few weeks for it to vanish entirely, and yes, something similar to Shane Zormander’s solution works wonders without much hassle.