... I was just researching and sharing information on TPOAb there. It probably is more information than you were after, but it never hurts to be informed. I have hives and swelling and all over skin inflamation. Elidel and metrogel are the like liquid gold for my face. ... (6 replies)

... the hives are likely due to TPO antibodies, which cause the autoimmune disease that destroys the thyroid gland. ... (6 replies)

... Her hands itch so badly and turn very red. She gets 'whelps' like hives sometimes over her back and especially her ankles and legs. She's seen a dermatologist, an internist etc. ... (6 replies)

... This is my first post. I too had Graves Disease and then went through the Radioiodine. Now I am on .88mg of Synthroid. I too have hives sometimes really bad ones. Currently, I am on 30mg Prednizone every other day until this bout of hives disappears. ... (3 replies)

... tisol can lower T3 and Testosterone. Now the other problem that I have been facing that has happened along side the thyroid and testosterone issues are frequent recurring hives along with other allergy symptoms such as itchy eyes, sneezing, inflamed airway etc. ... (1 replies)

... Oh wow, I am happy to have found this posting. I have hypo/hashi's with nasty itching, redness and just thought it was 'me'!! I am not alone, whew. I even went for a check up with the family doctor who when she saw the rash exclaimed' what is THAT'? First time I see this doc, so I suppose she can be excused?! I put OTC cortisone cream when it is really distressing, but now... (6 replies)

... I'm hypo with Hashi's and have always had terrible itching whether from the dry skin but it feels more internal. (6 replies)

... Everytime I have an appointment with thyroid specialist, one of the workup questions is always," Have you had any itching". I am hypo and I wondered if it was a symptom of hypo or if he was asking to see if I was going hyper? (6 replies)

... Thank you so much--I forwarded your info to our daughter. I hope it helps. yanksgirl (6 replies)

... I am currently undergoing acupuncture treatment as well as taking Levoxyl. My APO was greater than 1000 when I first started acupuncture. I do not suffer from hives now, although I have had them in the past when under extreme duress. ... (5 replies)

... Hi deb416. Some of us get hives and other types of urticaria (rash) in association with our thyroid disease. I break out when my meds are too high; others experience it when hypo. It is particularly bothersome in warmer months, and is somewhat minimized by wearing breathable fabrics that are not tight (particularly around the waist and abdomen). There are also several... (2 replies)