It sounds like you are experiencing hives, medically known as urticaria. When you scratch, it releases more histamine, causing the rash to expand?a common reaction called dermatographism. The quick relief you get from antihistamines also points to this. Hives can certainly be triggered by food allergies, infections, or stress. However, a mineral deficiency is a very unlikely cause for this type of rapid, reactive rash. I suggest keeping a food diary to track potential triggers and speaking with a doctor or allergist for a personalized evaluation.

While pheniramine helps, using it daily can cause drowsiness and other side effects. For daily morning sneezing and runny nose, doctors often recommend safer long-term alternatives. These include daily non-drowsy oral antihistamines like cetirizine or loratadine, or prescription nasal corticosteroid sprays such as fluticasone, which target inflammation directly at the source with very few side effects. I highly recommend consulting an allergist or your primary doctor. They can help identify your specific triggers and safely transition you to a more sustainable, comfortable treatment plan.

Since Avil only provides temporary relief and fluconazole has not helped, you may benefit from a longer-acting, non-drowsy daily antihistamine. Generic options like cetirizine, loratadine, or fexofenadine can provide more sustained relief and are often more effective for managing chronic hives. Because the rash is now occurring at other times, please consult a healthcare professional or dermatologist. They can help identify any underlying hormonal triggers and discuss safer, long-term options to keep you comfortable.

Since your symptoms have not improved after ten days of Avil (pheniramine), it is very important that you consult a healthcare professional immediately. A persistent full-body reaction needs a proper medical evaluation. Your doctor may consider stronger options, such as second-generation antihistamines or a short course of oral corticosteroids to calm the inflammation. In the meantime, taking cool showers and applying a fragrance-free moisturizer can help soothe your skin. Please seek professional medical care soon so you can get the relief you deserve.

I understand how distressing it is to deal with spreading hives, especially while already receiving daily injections of Avil and Dexona. Since your symptoms are continuing to progress, the most important next step is to be evaluated by a medical specialist, such as an allergist or dermatologist, or to visit an urgent care clinic. They may need to adjust your medications, perhaps introducing a different class of antihistamines or oral medications. Please seek emergency medical care immediately if you experience any difficulty breathing, throat tightness, or swelling of your lips or tongue.

Since allergy medications did not help, you can try gently soaking your hands and feet in cool water?please avoid ice, as extreme cold can damage the skin. Applying over-the-counter topical lidocaine cream can help numb the burning sensation. Elevating your hands and feet when resting can also help reduce the swelling. Please protect your skin from direct heat, and consider seeing a doctor soon to find the exact cause of these symptoms so you can get the right care.