Sick of SICK! - Page 3

Not Afraid · 02-20-2006, 08:22 PM

Well, I broke down and went to the Dr on Friday. My upper respitory sucks. Or, rather, doesn't suck much. They put me on a breathing machine for a bit which didn't do much, perscribed anitbiotics and an inhailer and are getting me a referral for a allergist. Whoo hoo! Needles!

Snowflake · 02-21-2006, 04:15 AM

Looks like you wil be getting some chicken soup after all! Worst case, you can freeze it!

This sucks, however. I'm so sorry you've been feeling so crappy for so long

Donna

AllyOops! · 02-21-2006, 03:39 PM

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Originally Posted by Not Afraid

Well, I broke down and went to the Dr on Friday. My upper respitory sucks. Or, rather, doesn't suck much. They put me on a breathing machine for a bit which didn't do much, perscribed anitbiotics and an inhailer and are getting me a referral for a allergist. Whoo hoo! Needles!

Aww, I promise it's not so bad. I went through 5 years of allergy shots as a child. I had horrid allergies, hay fever and was born with asthma (which I outgrew). I would have some wonky allergy attacks!

It's been many, many years, but if I recall correctly..

I began with 2 injections a week. Eventually you're weened to once a week, once every other week and so forth. You are injected with various, mild allergens, in order to boost your immune system. After the shot, your arm immediately begins to swell, leaving you with a nice, hot "goose egg" on your arm. I would have to wait 20 minutes, have the lump checked, and then free to go! The lump begins to cool and deflate within the hour.

It's not as bad as it sounds. In fact, while I still suffer miserably with sinuses, I can enjoy going outside and traveling. I can go through Spring without dying. Best of all? I can have pets! As a child, I could never be around kitty cats.

I would even have trouble with some (gasp!) puppy dogs. After shots? Bring on the kitties and puppies! I still will occasionally have a little trouble around new animals, but I adjust quickly, THANK GOD! I couldn't live a life without animal friends. I was able to have my late beloved & darling fluffy kitty cat, Truffles, when I was in my teens and twenties, and of course my late beloved & angelic snow pea labbies, Doc & Sam. It would kill me to never be able to snuggle with a sweet, fuzzy baby.

And, you'll be a needle pro. You'll never fear 'em again.

I'm not sure if allergy shots was what you meant by your post, but I thought I'd offer the advice just in case!

Not Afraid · 02-24-2006, 03:43 PM

On a more positive note, I went for a boob smooshing this morning and I was told all looks well and to come back in another year. YAY!

Ghoulish Delight · 02-24-2006, 03:45 PM

I am SO looking forward to getting on a plane tonight with a head cold. Ugh.

MouseWife · 02-24-2006, 08:02 PM

Ally, aw, that all sounds so hard to deal with! You are such a chipper person, glad it didn't burn your spirit out!!

GD~ umm...that sucks. Is this your Frisco trip? So, thank goodness not such a long flight? Hope you get to stay a bit and perhaps feel better before your flight back?

NA, Glad about your boobage coming out clear.

I was invited to do an allergy study. Hey, they pay well, stick me with a needle if you are going to pay me well. Normally I just get an eye rolling over my pissing and moaning over the pain.

And, I finally took my son in. He had been sick, geez, forever. They said it was allergies all this time but I really felt he needed a kick in the nose with some antibiotics. Todays doctor did give him some as well as some prescribed antihistimines. He seems to be doing fine. Scary with kids, you never know how they will react to meds. Glad I have him for a few days with them~he goes to camp on Monday!!! Wah!! and Yeah! at the same time.

I am hoping, Lisa, that your meds have kicked in and you are doing better. I've been sick for a long time where I almost forget what it is to feel well. I think my son is there now. He has been ornery and rude.

I don't like it. But, I know he will become his normal grouchy little old man after the meds kick in. This I can deal with.

Enjoy the weekend, supposed to be warm. Then rain is to kick in next week. From what I've read.......

Not Afraid · 03-10-2006, 02:10 PM

Well, I've been doing quite a bit to take care of myself lately. I have had allergy tests (pokey x 2 on my back) and found I am NOT allergic to cats and dogs (WHEW!!!!) but am allergic to dust mites and cockroaches. Nice. I bought a Living Air air purifier yesterday so let's hope that helps a bit. Meanwhile, I am taking steroids in pill form for allergies and I had steroids injected in my feet for my plantars faciatis and I start physical therapy on that next week. Meanwhile, I will look like Lou Ferrigno next time you see me.

My new Chiropractor is great and putting me through the paces.

I'm feeling better already. It's about time!!!!!

Motorboat Cruiser · 03-10-2006, 02:18 PM

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Meanwhile, I will look like Lou Ferrigno next time you see me.

Lou as the Hulk or just regular ol' non-green Lou?

Ghoulish Delight · 03-10-2006, 02:21 PM

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...and cockroaches.

Well, that should save you a lot of money...no more eating at Disneyland!

Not Afraid · 03-10-2006, 02:30 PM

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Lou as the Hulk or just regular ol' non-green Lou?

TBD.

02-20-2006, 08:22 PM	#21
Not Afraid HI! Join Date: Jan 2005 Posts: 17,108	Well, I broke down and went to the Dr on Friday. My upper respitory sucks. Or, rather, doesn't suck much. They put me on a breathing machine for a bit which didn't do much, perscribed anitbiotics and an inhailer and are getting me a referral for a allergist. Whoo hoo! Needles!
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02-21-2006, 04:15 AM	#22
Snowflake lost in the fog Join Date: Jul 2005 Location: San Francisco Posts: 7,831	Looks like you wil be getting some chicken soup after all! Worst case, you can freeze it! This sucks, however. I'm so sorry you've been feeling so crappy for so long Donna __________________ Be yourself; everyone else is already taken. - Oscar Wilde
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02-24-2006, 03:43 PM	#24
Not Afraid HI! Join Date: Jan 2005 Posts: 17,108	On a more positive note, I went for a boob smooshing this morning and I was told all looks well and to come back in another year. YAY!
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02-24-2006, 03:45 PM	#25
Ghoulish Delight I Floop the Pig Join Date: Jan 2005 Location: Alternative Swankstyle Posts: 19,348	I am SO looking forward to getting on a plane tonight with a head cold. Ugh. __________________ 'He who receives an idea from me, receives instruction himself without lessening mine; as he who lights his taper at mine, receives light without darkening me.' -TJ
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02-24-2006, 08:02 PM	#26
MouseWife Senior Member Join Date: Jan 2005 Location: Da' Beach Posts: 2,957	Ally, aw, that all sounds so hard to deal with! You are such a chipper person, glad it didn't burn your spirit out!! GD~ umm...that sucks. Is this your Frisco trip? So, thank goodness not such a long flight? Hope you get to stay a bit and perhaps feel better before your flight back? NA, Glad about your boobage coming out clear. I was invited to do an allergy study. Hey, they pay well, stick me with a needle if you are going to pay me well. Normally I just get an eye rolling over my pissing and moaning over the pain. And, I finally took my son in. He had been sick, geez, forever. They said it was allergies all this time but I really felt he needed a kick in the nose with some antibiotics. Todays doctor did give him some as well as some prescribed antihistimines. He seems to be doing fine. Scary with kids, you never know how they will react to meds. Glad I have him for a few days with them~he goes to camp on Monday!!! Wah!! and Yeah! at the same time. I am hoping, Lisa, that your meds have kicked in and you are doing better. I've been sick for a long time where I almost forget what it is to feel well. I think my son is there now. He has been ornery and rude. I don't like it. But, I know he will become his normal grouchy little old man after the meds kick in. This I can deal with. Enjoy the weekend, supposed to be warm. Then rain is to kick in next week. From what I've read....... __________________ Summa' time....when the livins' easy.........
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03-10-2006, 02:10 PM	#27
Not Afraid HI! Join Date: Jan 2005 Posts: 17,108	Well, I've been doing quite a bit to take care of myself lately. I have had allergy tests (pokey x 2 on my back) and found I am NOT allergic to cats and dogs (WHEW!!!!) but am allergic to dust mites and cockroaches. Nice. I bought a Living Air air purifier yesterday so let's hope that helps a bit. Meanwhile, I am taking steroids in pill form for allergies and I had steroids injected in my feet for my plantars faciatis and I start physical therapy on that next week. Meanwhile, I will look like Lou Ferrigno next time you see me. My new Chiropractor is great and putting me through the paces. I'm feeling better already. It's about time!!!!!
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