Zyrtec Controls My Chronic Symptoms

by Jaye
(United States)

I identified my dermatographism almost 13 years ago. My symptoms are chronic and not enhanced with any particular trigger. For the first 8 years or so, I was determined to just live with the condition and suffer through the symptoms rather than take chronic medications. In recent years I have chosen to take Zyrtec daily and the symptoms are well-controlled. However, if I miss a single dose the symptoms return quickly. On medication my skin just turns red when irritated rather than welting and itching.

Do any of the survey responses report secondary conditions that may also be related to mast cell reactions? I have several other unusual symptoms: chronic night sweats, gastro-intestinal dumping syndrome, chronic productive cough.