[youngliver]

Hey Tina,
Thanks for the great reply. I'm going to try and address everything in order...

My lips don't ever itch or hurt before an "episode" but I can kind of feel them go a bit numb. Usually the way I know its coming. No issues with eyelids, airways or tongue, thankfully.

I've been okay taking the antihistamines as they worked fine for a little while but what concerns me is that I've had to drastically up the dosage to see an effect. From 1 to 2 to 4 within the recommended amount of time.

And my episodes aren't daily but sometimes once a week, sometimes three. I've tried to narrow everything down, I just can't figure out what it is. It just surprises me how it has come around all of a sudden. I have never had anything in my adult life up until now.
Like I said, I am going to see a dr sometime next week so at the very least will be starting to figure things out officially. It's just frustrating to have to deal with something that seems so little but makes such a big difference in daily life. I have to make sure that I have antihistamines at home, in the car and at work. I've never had to deal with anything regarding any kind of medication before and I don't like it...

again, thanks for your reply. It's much appreciated.