I'm 35 and have just developed some skin problems. They seem to be hives, but i'm not sure. More often than not, when I scratch an area, I notice a lot of bumps appear. There's also redness, it's very warm and itchy, and the bumps tend to move from place to place depending on if I can manage to leave that area alone, but end up scratching another.

Sometimes it's very severe and a real obstacle for work, sleep, and everyday things in general. I haven't been in contact with anything i'm allergic to and have had hives before, but it wasn't long-lived and they went away without drugs. Nothing in my lifestyle has changed, other than there is more stress in my life which I know can be a cause. Problem is, the stress isn't going to go away anytime soon, but I need a good home remedy I can use reliably, preferably without drugs and drowsiness as I have no health insurance and can't afford to keep going to the doctor. I have an active lifestyle with children and don't want to miss out on anything!

Please help me!