Vicki Lawrence is one of the most beloved TV personalities of her generation. While her fans know her for iconic sitcoms, such as Mama’s Family and The Carol BurnettShow, which is celebrating its 50th anniversary this year, many may not know she has chronic idiopathic urticaria, or CIU, a form of chronic hives with no known cause.
October 1 has been set aside as World Urticaria Day, which is dedicated to raising awareness of the condition among patients, healthcare providers, public officials and the media.
When Vicki was diagnosed with CIU, she quickly realized that reliable public information about the condition was very limited. She decided to share her story and become the face of CIU & You,
SHE’S ONE OF THE MOST BELOVED COMEDIENNES AND ACTRESSES WHO HAS MADE MILLIONS OF AMERICANS LAUGH. SHE’S KNOWN FOR ICONIC SITCOMS LIKE MAMA’S FAMILY AND THE CAROL BURNETT SHOW, WHICH IS CELEBRATING ITS 50TH ANNIVERSARY THIS MONTH. VICKI LAWRENCE HAS ALSO TAKEN ON A DIFFERENT ROLE TO EDUCATE PEOPLE ABOUT A CONDITION THAT SHE AND AN ESTIMATED 1.5 MILLION AMERICANS HAVE - CHRONIC IDIOPATHIC URTICARIA [ur-ti-kair-ee-a). VICKI JOINS US NOW TO DISCUSS THIS EDUCATIONAL PROGRAM ALONG WITH Dr. Travis Miller.
VICKI: Tell us about some of the latest projects you’re involved in?VICKI: I understand you have a health condition called CIU – can you tell us more about it?VICKI: You are also working to bring greater awareness to CIU. Can you tell us about the CIU & You program?DOC: How is CIU different from other forms of hives?VICKI: What response have you received from patients with CIU about the program?DOC: How do you recommend patients manage the condition?VICKI: What has been your most helpful resource?