Health Update... What has WORKED with my hives (chronic idiopathic urticaria)

[@KaleenaCosette]

I have CIU too. After seeing multiple allergist and taking multiple medications over the years that never really worked, I gave up and chose to just suffer for several years thinking there was nothing that could be done. You shared your story when my CIU was the worst it’s ever been. I wasn’t sleeping because of it and my mental health was suffering. You motivated me to go back to an allergist and try Xolair. I hate needles, so I always put off trying it, but your experience with trying it gave me the push to try it too. Thankfully, it’s been working. I take Prednisone and Hydroxyzine when needed and take Fexofenadine it the morning for now as I build up the Xolair in my system. Thank you for sharing your story. It’s truly helping people. Best of luck to you on your continued journey with CIU.

[@BallingerFamily]

That's amazing!!! Thank you so much for sharing.

[@beautylinda8211]

Just waking up in a seal of hives made me realize how bad they are. I got to know about Doctor Iyhere medical herbal mixtures on youtube online. And every since I started taking them, the hives have dried up.

[@lenat7397]

As someone with severe chronic fatigue due to depression, I'm so glad you got your energy back. I know how hard it can be to watch others live their life's while you just barely manage to keep yourself afloat.

[@Becca-ox1rt]

I completely agree! Chronic fatigue due to depression is awful. Even the times I want to do things, I can't because I can't get out of bed because I just need to sleep and then miss out on so much

[@unapologeticallyamy9031]

I was diagnosed with chronic fatigue due to depression and despite my snri putting my depression and anxiety into remission I was still absolutely exhausted 24/7. I decided to do a ton of research on all of my symptoms both physical and emotional. I requested blood tests to test my vitamin D, B12, and iron. Despite being under the care of many doctors and a psychiatrist I was extremely deficient in all of them. My doctor even chuckled when I asked for these tests. He said that testing D and B12 isn’t common… bull crap in my opinion. I’ve been supplementing D, B12, and iron for a year and my levels are on the low end of normal/healthy. I took a 2 hour nap yesterday but for the last week and a half I haven’t napped at all and have tons more energy. If your psychiatrist hasn’t discussed nutritions role in mental health, ask them about it. If they blow you off I recommend being assertive or finding a new psychiatrist. I literally had every symptom of being deficient and shared all my symptoms and still had to push to get tested. My doctor opened the test results in front of me and acted like he did me a favor by ordering the tests. I was so angry and I told him that if I had left it up to him I would continue to suffer. Days later I got a letter in the mail telling me that due to how far away his office is from my home he recommends I find another doctor. I wrote a letter to the board of directors listing what had happened and I made sure it went in my file along with my doctor’s letter.

[@lizbethclarke]

I also suffer as you do. You are in my prayers

[@beautylinda8211]

Just waking up in a seal of hives made me realize how bad they are. I got to know about Doctor Iyhere medical herbal mixtures on youtube online. And every since I started taking them, the hives have dried up.

[@KatieSparkles]

YES YES YES! The moment I read “worked” I almost cried happy tears. This has been a grueling journey for you. Im so glad these things are working but I truly hope they can get to the bottom of it so you don’t have to take so much medication especially that nightmare inducing one 😳

[@haileyquimby2604]

I've never met someone in my entire life who also has chronic idiopathic urticaria. It's really good to know that I'm not alone in my struggles.

[@Summersaz]

It's quite common. You should join support groups on Facebook there's lots x

[@charlottemakeuplover1012]

I might have it. I see a dermatologist next week & I've been suffering for only months can't imagine years. I'm so glad this video came up & gives me hope. Wishing everyone the best!

[@moeandmae2413]

Same!

[@beautylinda8211]

Just waking up in a seal of hives made me realize how bad they are. I got to know about Doctor Iyhere medical herbal mixtures on youtube online. And every since I started taking them, the hives have dried up.

[@Bruh-fo5bc]

@@charlottemakeuplover1012 how is it going?

[@bethany629]

Chris, I know we don't know each other, but you really have been in my thoughts during this health journey. I'm so relieved to hear you're feeling better!! Spending warm thoughts for continued health your way.

[@annalevermore7857]

praying the treatment of hives continue to bring relief

[@debbieswartzentruber9900]

I am so happy you are starting to feel better...

[@asberchekas]

I take montelukast for my asthma and I never realized it was the reason for some of my nightmares. Thanks to you talking about that in a previous video, I changed from taking it at night to in the morning and it has helped me immensely.

[@TravelingforLove]

I am so excited for not just you but the whole family! I suffer from chronic illness so i feel some of your pain of not being to experience life and when you are feeling well just breathing it all in! The world is so much more beautiful when you see it through eyes that weren’t able to experience it for a while! Cant wait for the camping videos i have always loved those!

[@multi-instrumentalist5588]

I am going through a lot right now. I started having problems with my period a year and a half ago. Watching Jessica share about her struggle with PCOS and seeing how God has blessed her with not one, but SIX children gives me a little bit of hope for my future. I’m 19 and undergoing hormone testing to see if I can narrow down what’s really going on with me. Love your positive videos. Thank you so much!

[@stephani7557]

Fantastic news. God is good. I am so glad to hear your doing better. I will continue to pray for a complete cure. It's so great to see you smiling. Thank you for the update.

[@patseemore5019]

Chris, I am so glad to hear your news!

[@antikathy]

Yes. Such a relief. Excited to see you be able to go play

[@Bloodhoundfostermom]

If you have your health ,you have everything....nobody understands that more than those of us who do not have our health...i'm happy they finally have your health issues sorted out....I'm glad you're feeling better 😊💜🙏

[@YourPalMisty]

So glad to hear you are seeing improvement Christopher. Getting the medication right can be a long tricky process. Prayers the meds keeps working.

[@michellemorningstar880]

So Glad you are feel better you look alot better for sure so happy maybe on the road to recovery

[@Yamzeeee]

You guys are the most genuine family channel. It’s so obvious that y’all post for your own memories, and not just pushing content. So many people now are overly exploiting their families, but you accept your family’s privacy when it’s needed and don’t try to out do yourselves. Thank you for health updates, been praying for all of you. And thank you for sharing your memories we love watching everyone grow 🥰

[@1fantasticartisticgirl390]

Wonderful to see you feeling better Chris xx

[@macmahon_matt]

Good thing you are feeling better and you're okay.

[@christinaotter]

Wow that’s fantastic news. Im so glad. I hope this works for you.

[@brooklynd2654]

So great to hear! I'm in the process of trying to get the right mix of medications for my epilepsy so I know it can take a long time to get the right meds. Glad something finally clicked for you!

[@lilybragg8989]

I almost cried tears of joy watching this video. You’ve been in my thoughts ever since you opened up about your condition and the suffering you have been facing. I can’t imagine how painful it must’ve been to not be able to fully be there for your partner and family due to your health, and it makes me so happy that you’re feeling better!

[@elizajensen]

oh Christopher, I am so happy for you. Felling good continuously is a great feeling!

[@kathleencrews3329]

I’m so happy and proud of you …

[@laurawithnou]

It's nice to see that look of relief on your face. You can see how much better you're feeling. Glad you've found something that's helping.

[@cierabisch3857]

It’s so great to hear that you’re feeling better! ❤️ thank you for posting video updates as well as other vlogs 😊

[@ericdavis354]

Hearing about your health improvements, Chris, has made me feel like you described, “a breath of fresh air.” So glad for you being able to get back to your life as I remember. Looking forward to future Ballinger Family vlogs!!

[@lisasecula4274]

Oof! I'm a big fan of Singulair. Glad it hasn't messed with my thoughts/dreams. I'm happy to hear you've found treatment that works.

[@mochibear8933]

So pleased to see this update, illness that has an impact on quality of life is a slog, it really sucks. Watching life continue from the sidelines isn't fun. Really good to see you smiling & talking about getting back to your norm. Long may it continue.

[@jackiswack9869]

I’m glad you’ve been able to manage your hives! You and your family are amazing and I love watching your videos! 🥰

[@chaz12582]

Christopher! I am so happy for you! And I’m so proud of you for keeping fighting, even if fighting was taking a nap! It really sounds like you have days where you feel like you again! I’m so glad you are treasuring them! I’m also glad the nightmares are tamed some. Love to you, Jessica, and the kids!! ❤️

[@catlady4799]

So happy you are feeling better.

[@biddiemutter3481]

Yay! I'm so glad that you are doing well

[@donnatapper1923]

Chris, i have been praying for you. I hope things continue to look up for you. Donna Raleigh, NC

[@pepperm3466]

i still cant begin to understand how awful its been for you. i had hives for a few months caused by a laundry detergent. i was so miserable. it took massive amounts of benedryl to finally get rid of them. my hives were small itchy red dots all over but not my face or hands and feet. im glad you are finally doing better. finally.

[@lindamonnett4450]

I’m so happy you’re making progress. Unfortunately sometimes the medicines that help one condition can cause another. Extreme fatigue is very common. But you look great and so glad you’re doing much better. 🥰💖

[@megg.1610]

Glad you are feeling better and the hives are fading away. Once mine left they never came back. So, good health is coming!

[@johnsonfamilyvidsvlogs3745]

Praise God. We've been praying 🙏 for you BUDDY 🙏 💙

[@mistyhancock6464]

Xolair helped me! I have been going every 4 weeks for the last year for injections. I only had 1 or 2 flairs in the beginning. I am now phasing off and am at 7 weeks since my last injection and feel great! In the beginning it was so frustrating, depressing and exhausting. Fingers crossed for no relapses. Good luck to you on finding the right treatment combination for lasting relief.

[@denasmolins5938]

So so happy that you are getting relief. Your happiness is apparent and your whole family must be ecstatic!

[@pattybarnard3952]

Glad to hear ur feeling better!!!!

[@meganelizabeth5201]

Glad you are feeling better .

[@coletteandtulip]

I was recently diagnosed with chronic idiopathic urticaria. I'm currently on allegra twice a day, 2 atarax at night, and singulair in the morning. I have weird, vivid dreams too, I always remember them when I wake up. I'm still having some itchy attacks so I'll probably start Xolair soon. I have so many other illnesses so this is just something else I have to deal with which sucks. I am happy you're feeling better, I hope I'll feel better soon.

[@meghanreithel3710]

I currently take doxepin only for my chronic hives, after hitting dead ends with many trials of medication. I have been hive free for almost 2 years now, and it feels great. Im so happy you have found some relief in this journey, and hearing your story makes me feel less alone in mine!

[@bookwrym86]

This is the only thing that worked for me too after what must have been everything else under the sun!

[@emmalinesmusic_]

Xolair has changed my life! Been on it for 5 years and now have my injections every 7 weeks. So pleased it works for you now.

[@shannonparten2584]

I’m so happy to hear you’re doing better! The energy you have back is apparent even in just this moment. I imagine much more so in real life!

[@lindad1195]

I’m so glad you’re better!

[@michellemandell9196]

Thank you for being such an inspiration for others and please take one step at a time. Glad to see you are feeling better.

[@trippyerinsd]

So happy you’re feeling well as you’re moving back into your home. Relief! Hooray!

[@josefinacoloma2851]

My son has been on montelukast for asthma prevention for years. Never heard of the dream connection! I’m glad you’re feeling better. It took me 2 years to control my urticaria precipitated by an environmental exposure!

[@rochellerosenfield1738]

So glad you're feeling better stay safe allxx

[@katelandd18]

Woooo!!!! So happy to hear youre doing well!!!

[@Hoangish]

Phew!!!!! That’s mostly great news!!! Keep on keeping on💜

[@aaginn]

Happy to see that Xolair is working for you! I’ve been getting injections for a year and I’m still getting pretty regular patches of hives and swollen lips every other week 😭

[@heatherdenise1975]

Praise God! I've been praying for you and worrying about you. I am so happy you are getting better!! You're such a great Dad! Enjoy!!!

[@nancyjtejeda3829]

Praise God! Christopher, you are so deserving of a beautiful healthy life because you have beautiful blessings to live for. May God continue to bless you and anyone reading this with an abundance of health and happiness. Keep the faith. 🙏🏻❤️

[@helloTracey]

Really happy to hear this update! I’m months into my own severe eczema battle - last night I had one of the worst nights ‘sleep’ (nightmares, sweating, itching, eyes won’t close..). I have hope that I’ll sleep through again one day but the lack of sleep from the itching and meds are taking a toll x

[@Stef.stefii]

As someone with another chronic illness, I'm so so glad you found something that is working!!!!!!!!! It took me more than a year. It can really make you feel alone and left behind

[@kat1368]

I’m glad to hear you are starting to feel better❣️ I can’t wait to see the house. So exciting you are getting back to feeling more like yourself and pain free and about to be back in your home.

[@clairebraunberger1120]

I hav been trying to work with my doctors to minimize my allergic rhinitis, and just recently tried montalukast - it gave me super vivid dreams that weren't gruseome but made me feel like I hadn't slept, it was wild! Needless to say, we have moved to other, less disruptive forms of treatment haha. I am so glad to hear that something is finally working for you, and I will be praying that the healing sticks!

[@rhoffman222]

So glad to hear that things are working out for you. It can be so frustrating not knowing what is going on.

[@leahbrooker6593]

So glad you are feeling better! Can’t wait to see more videos of your sweet family!

[@ZezeMimi]

I am so glad things are working! Praise the Lord 🙌🏼

[@Judymontel]

Such wonderful news!! You've hung in there so patiently with this challenging process - so glad you're feeling better!

[@corgisandweims]

Praise God you’re starting to feel better!🙏🏻🙏🏻🙏🏻☺️ Praying for continued success!🙏🏻🙏🏻🙏🏻

[@kristicadarette2903]

I’m so glad your getting better one day at a time!!!! You have such a beautiful family!!! ❤️

[@ndhasse]

Awwww, Christopher, I am so glad you are doing better! I am excited to see new vlogs soon! I adore you guys and seeing you feeling better made my heart so warm today! Sending you all love from Alabama!

[@tkaerich]

It made my heart so happy to see you feeling better, Christopher!! As someone that lives with chronic pain and illness, your life is drained away when you’re not feeling well. I hope you continue to improve!!😃

[@dawnraynor8794]

Wonderful news that you are feeling better! I had head to toe hives from a medication once and it was terrible, so I can’t imagine your journey.

[@ellooellooo]

Hi, Chris. I also have CIU and have been taking Xolair for a couple years (started every 4 weeks like you, and now doing every 10 as I gradually ween). When I started, my hives were *bad* and EVERYTHING was setting them off - stress, hot baths, cooking (hot stove), anything. Xolair was so helpful for me. My doctor also has had a lot of patients where Xolair took some months to start working, so I wonder if that was the case for you? It has been so wonderful for me, so I’m so so glad it has been helpful for you!! Here’s to hoping for a spontaneous remission for you, but Xolair really has made me life basically the same as it was pre-hives (and because it physically binds histamines, you don’t build up a tolerance to it)! So happy to hear your progress!!! It does get better!

[@lesleyplunkett5290]

I am so glad to hear everything is moving in a positive direction for you

[@sherinorcini9996]

So glad you see you doing better!!! This has been such a hard journey I’m sure!! Praying for continued relief!!

[@mpdaugherty8549]

Always praying for you and your family. Hopefully you'll be much better soon. Daugherty WPB FLORIDA

[@classictalkies]

I’m so happy for you, Christopher! It has to have been such a hard journey, but it’s wonderful to see you having improvement in your symptoms & quality of life ❤️

[@banannaerbeth]

Happy to hear and see that you are doing better! You look happier and more energetic! Looking forward to the upcoming memories you share!

[@whitneyowens5762]

Xolair is all that has ever worked for me in the 6 years since my CIU dx. I went off when I was clear for 6 mos and the hives have back tenfold. I take alllllll those fun additional meds, too! Xolair allows me to have my life and livelihood- so glad it’s helping you too.

[@alexiss1457]

I'm glad to see Christopher doing better!!

[@mdaze9753]

God bless you with continued good health.

[@whatsupitsme6557]

Thank you for the update. I have chronic hives too. They are the worse. I have to take 4 Zyrtec a day so they don’t bug me.

[@msamuel1964]

Thank you for the update Chris, I'm glad a solution has been found at least for now. Hope it continues!

[@ameliarose47]

Yes! I'm so glad you found something that worked! Your journey reminded me of Jacob having random mysterious rashes when he was little, and makes me wonder if that has any connection with what you've been suffering with and if it could be useful to finding a diagnosis.

[@andreanairvin7724]

I'm glad you are feeling better, I will keep sending out positive vibes for you to continue to feel well and hopefully get back to fully normal.

[@bettyslawinski8265]

💛💛💛💛💛love your family Christopher…get well soon and you are doing great!!!

[@erwinignacio6453]

Good Afternoon! I am so glad that you're feeling so much better Christopher. You look so much better. Blessings to your family!!

[@deebridges3679]

So glad to see you. We miss you like crazy. Keep getting better. Lots of prayers for you. God bless 🙏💝

[@julianacombs3987]

Im so glad that your health is improving!

[@ginny3282]

This is such great news I’m so happy u are doing well…. It’s so complicated…. I’m sure your doctors are amazing …. Thank god for medications ❤️

[@THATREALBREW]

I'm soo glad your feeling much better man! May God bless you and keep you healthy and whole always! Shalom

[@patriciamccoy4999]

You have been in my prayers. So happy you are getting better!!

[@tylergardner7667]

How amazing you have been through this season of your life! House renovations, illness, adjusting in a new place! That is a lot. You’ve remained positive and hopeful. I strive to be a great example to my child as you are to yours ❤️ can’t wait to see camp vlogs!!

[@mothermarie6057]

Thank you so much for sharing your life fun times and hard times with us 🥰☀️💜♥️ Love you Ballinger Family

[@lauradavis9819]

So so happy you are feeling better, finally! When you gave health updates earlier just felt so sorry for you, especially since you didn't know when or if you would get better.

[@chrmdchild]

Yay so glad you are feeling yourself again!

[@timlittle5654]

Been praying for you. So pleased it’s improved!

[@milouiscool]

so happy you’re doing better chris!

[@bbayley3121]

I’m so happy to hear that you are doing so much better!! I’m glad that they finally found a regimen that is working for you!! You are looking so much livelier and happy!! Glad to see it!!

[@brenda23lee1]

So happy to hear that you feel better, I can't imagine having to struggle so much. My daughter and I also gets random hives, I haven't had her tested but it's mostly when she rubs on new clothes that haven't been washed, or surfaces that haven't been cleaned. So I just make sure she never wears clothes that haven't been washed first and so it's manageable. So happy you seem to have it under control, I miss watching gifted guitars hope to see that content soon.

[@tracymathews1839]

Feel better soon Chris I miss watching you guys vlogs and love your family & hope you guys start vloging more just take care of your health Chris

[@krisd2071]

So happy for you! :) Immediately when the video started I could see you have that wonderful light back! You're such a positive & bubbly person, it hurt my heart to see you hurting & exhausted. So glad you've found a good combo & pray it continues to get better for you! ❤🤗

[@jhansen610]

Christopher!! I’m so glad you’re feeling better!! 🙌🏼🫶🏻🥰 what an answer to prayer ☺️