Hi all,

I live in the Netherlands, and since January 2026 I've had hives on my legs and thighs. As you can see in the photos, they are big and small. In April, I sent the photos and consulted the doctor, and the doctor said to take an antihistamine. It helps, but it lasts a day or 2 days. On june i started to have it on my arms, so I came to the doctor's office and said that I would like to have a test to know what allergy I have. The doctor said that for hives, most of the time an allergist will find nothing, and also it is not affecting my upper body (nose, breathing, eyes, etc). So he just said to keep taking an antihistamine. 

I feel so lonely because I would like to know why I have this. I never change anything like laundry detergent, etc., and also it happens when I am fasting, so it is not because of food. Now, in August 2026, I still have it even when I was away from home for 2 weeks. I thought I had this at home, but I still have it when I have vacation. Anyone who has been cured without medicine, please give me a suggestion on what to do. Which vitamin should I take? I am desperate and feel ignored by the doctor. Or should I take an antihistamine forever? 

Compared to some people in this forum, maybe my hives are not as bad as others. But trying to find out why my body has this without any tests and trying to self-medicate is not nice. I am originally not from Netherlands, so I don't know if I can do a self-test without a referral from a GP, and what kind of test I should have and where? I really appreciate your advice. Thank you.

I try to cure my hives in the Netherlands