"I just want to be able to do normal things and have a normal life and not have to worry."
"There is no cure and I'm always scared because there's a lot of people [with the condition] who have said that they get anaphylactic shock."
"I had bumps and was red all over my face, ears, legs and arms and was itchy," she said. "I thought it might have been the food I'd eaten, so I didn't eat anything at home and I got another rash."
A 16-year-old from north Wales experiences cold urticaria with hives and swelling triggered by temperatures below 12°C. Reactions began in 2022 and can be provoked by cool winds, swimming, touching or consuming cold items. The underlying cause is unknown and symptoms vary, making diagnosis and management challenging. Daily life is affected by missed social plans, constant anxiety, and self-consciousness, leading to frequent use of extra clothing. Antihistamine injections every four weeks are planned as a treatment attempt. Family concern and workplace impacts are significant aspects of the condition.
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