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Pros And Cons Of Having Hives
On July 22, 2012 I got hives for the first time. The only reason I remember the date was because I got them on my brother’s birthday and I was going into 8th grade. In most cases hives go away after a couple of days or at most a few weeks, but mine lasted for three whole years. I went to countless doctors and specialists and traveled to hospitals all over the state, but each time I went no one could discover how I got them. I took multiple pills a day and even had some nights where I had to be hospitalized because the swelling and inflammation were so bad. The worst part about having hives for such a long period of time was dealing with the people. I don't think a person can truly understand what it's like to be stared at when they’re just

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