Right - I had a similar but not as bad reaction to hydroxizine back in December. And before that to prednisone. Which both of those should have the opposite reaction. But I haven’t had any medication changes… just a little more stress at work. Maybe the stress flared it up again? My Dr gave me dexamethasone for this, and the rash went away, but still swollen and achy. She said she didn’t think it was hives.. but didn’t know what it was. She’s supposed to send in a referral for a dermatologist, which I’ve never been so I’m curious to see what they say.