Hi all,
For the last couple of years I have several months (generally starts about april and goes through maybe july or so) where I continuously break out in itchy hives all over my legs, arms, sometimes neck when I ride, especially during longer and hotter rides. What is strange is that I don't have typical allergies (as in my nose, eyes, throat, etc. don't experience a reaction) - its mainly all a skin reaction. My guess is that it is likely an allergic reaction to the pollen, but for some reason only my skin is affected and only when I am exercising (mostly riding, haven't gotten it on any runs really). Sometimes the itchiness and hives are really bad and distracting during rides. Has anybody else experienced something similar? I've never been to an allergist or dermatologist, but could go if necessary.
Thanks for your comments!
For the last couple of years I have several months (generally starts about april and goes through maybe july or so) where I continuously break out in itchy hives all over my legs, arms, sometimes neck when I ride, especially during longer and hotter rides. What is strange is that I don't have typical allergies (as in my nose, eyes, throat, etc. don't experience a reaction) - its mainly all a skin reaction. My guess is that it is likely an allergic reaction to the pollen, but for some reason only my skin is affected and only when I am exercising (mostly riding, haven't gotten it on any runs really). Sometimes the itchiness and hives are really bad and distracting during rides. Has anybody else experienced something similar? I've never been to an allergist or dermatologist, but could go if necessary.
Thanks for your comments!