Paulo Costa — Lisbon, Portugal — Nervous Urticaria — Ongoing Case
My urticaria symptoms started around the end of 2019 and beginning of 2020, during a period of emotional imbalance, anxiety, and constant internal tension.
For years, I went through several allergologists, dermatologists, and different medical consultations trying to find answers and relief for my symptoms. Like many people with chronic urticaria, I ended up depending on daily antihistamines just to maintain some stability and quality of life.
Over time, the emotional burden, anxiety, constant worries, and internal stress slowly started affecting many aspects of my physical and emotional wellbeing. I also began experiencing episodes of body tremors associated with fear and anxiety.
In May 2025, I started following Luis Monteiro’s Traditional Chinese Medicine treatment program. During the very first consultation, I was surprised by how quickly he identified several important factors connected to my symptoms and overall condition.
The first major change was dietary adjustment. Although difficult at first, the improvements started appearing relatively quickly, which gave me motivation to continue. A few months later, I also started acupuncture, which complemented the process in a very positive way.
Since starting treatment, my symptoms and anxiety levels have improved significantly. The body tremors became much less frequent, and I was gradually able to reduce my antihistamine intake from daily medication to only once per week.
More recently, I also experienced an episode of vertigo and imbalance. Once again, Luis guided me through the situation, helping me remain calm and emotionally stable during a moment that could easily have triggered fear and anxiety again.
Although I still have some mild symptoms, the difference compared to before treatment is enormous, and I truly believe I am moving in the right direction.
I remain deeply grateful to Dr. Luis Monteiro for all the support, dedication, and guidance throughout this journey.