Small Talk: The Prayer Closet

[Mindthinkr]

Allergic reactions and anaphylactic shock are nothing to fool around with. A young girl in my area (I know this from news coverage) accidentally ate some ice cream with Reece’s peanut butter cups in them. She had a peanut allergy. She ran home and her mother administered 2 epi pen doses. Sadly she still died. I was a nurse and want you to know that allergies can lay dormant and more people than you realize come into the ER for treatment due to a reaction. I took the same BP Med for 25 years and then one day boom. My body said no more and now I’m allergic to it. Testing should be done under medical supervision. 

[Ijustwantsomechips]

This is wjy I get so mad at my cousin who, despite having a serious shellfish allergy, insists on eating boiled crabs.  Her theory is she can just take a benadryl or whatever. Does she not realize that one day that it may not work?

[DragonFaerie]

I had two major allergic reactions by the time I was 8 or 9.  One to morphine which was given to me in a minor surgery.  I broke out into silver dollar size hives and stopped breathing.  Luckily I was in the children's ward of post surgery at a major hospital and was able to be quickly revived.  

The other was every earlier and oh lucky me, (sarcasm font) it was to Benedryl.  You know the stuff you take for an allergic reaction.  And yes, once again I stopped breathing. The doctor said I was the third person he had every seen allergic to it.  So I have to be extremely careful.  I am also allergic to Napresun and Sulfa and Cefa, but penicillin is just fine.  Sigh.

Yes, my best friend a couple of years ago took some ibuprofen, which she had taken all of her life and wound up in the ER.

[Sew Sumi]

My MIL also has a Sulfa allergy. What form of drug is that? 

[McManda]

6 minutes ago, Sew Sumi said:

My MIL also has a Sulfa allergy. What form of drug is that? 

Depends on what she reacted to. The most common allergy is to sulfonamides and people find out when they take the antibiotic Bactrim (or the generic).

There are other sulfonamide drugs that could cause the same reaction, and there are other drugs that contain sulfer (in the sulfates and sulfites groups) that don't cause the same reaction.

In an outpatient setting Bactrim was thw most common office call I made.

[DragonFaerie]

I had a generic about 30 years ago and that's how I discovered it.  I believe it was given to me for a raging UTI at the time because my job had me on my feet for like 10 hours a day and rarely did I get a change to drink anything and I learned over the years, I must hydrate constantly or it's going to turn into a UTI.  And I can't stomach cranberry anything - I will actually throw it up, so I try now and be super consistent with hydration.

[Sew Sumi]

Hmmm....probably got bactrim for a UTI. 

[latetotheparty]

1 hour ago, DragonFaerie said:

I had two major allergic reactions by the time I was 8 or 9.  One to morphine which was given to me in a minor surgery.  I broke out into silver dollar size hives and stopped breathing.  Luckily I was in the children's ward of post surgery at a major hospital and was able to be quickly revived.  

The other was every earlier and oh lucky me, (sarcasm font) it was to Benedryl.  You know the stuff you take for an allergic reaction.  And yes, once again I stopped breathing. The doctor said I was the third person he had every seen allergic to it.  So I have to be extremely careful.  I am also allergic to Napresun and Sulfa and Cefa, but penicillin is just fine.  Sigh.

Yes, my best friend a couple of years ago took some ibuprofen, which she had taken all of her life and wound up in the ER.

I am also allergic to Benadryl. Have been since I was 7. 

1 hour ago, Sew Sumi said:

My MIL also has a Sulfa allergy. What form of drug is that? 

If she’s allergic to sulfa she should not take Celebrex. I got solid cherry red hives (like one massive hive) over my trunk and halfway down my arms and legs that lasted over a month from a single tablet. 

[Mindthinkr]

Earlier today I went food shopping. It was raining but it began to pour as I was checking out. As I exited I was standing with my cart in the rain trying to cross the road to where I was parked. This guy drove up and I thought that he’d be polite and wave me to cross but no. He went slower and it kind of looked like he was smirking at me getting drenched. A different gentleman was getting ready to enter the store (umbrella closed) and I guess he saw this. To my surprise he opened his umbrella, followed me to my car and helped me get the bags into the trunk (I was especially tickled that he tackled the heavier items under my cart...kitty litter, more bags and a case of water) then he told me to get into my car that he’d return my cart for me. Gosh. Of course I thanked him and told him that he’d really done his good deed of the day. So it went from bad to good in the blink of an eye due to some strangers kindness. Bless him. 

[Nysha]

I was put on a new blood pressure medicine because my old one was causing huge brown spots on my arms & the new one gave me boil-like sores on my hands, forearms, and legs by the 3rd day. I have 2 tattoos on my legs & the boils made them scab over. It's been 2 months and I still have to keep Vaseline on my tattoos or the scabs come back.

[ginger90]

6 minutes ago, Nysha said:

I was put on a new blood pressure medicine because my old one was causing huge brown spots on my arms & the new one gave me boil-like sores on my hands, forearms, and legs by the 3rd day. I have 2 tattoos on my legs & the boils made them scab over. It's been 2 months and I still have to keep Vaseline on my tattoos or the scabs come back.

Wow, I’ve heard of boils caused by a staph infection, but haven’t heard them tied to a med. I hope it’s not painful.

[DragonFaerie]

22 hours ago, latetotheparty said:

I am also allergic to Benadryl. Have been since I was 7. 

If she’s allergic to sulfa she should not take Celebrex. I got solid cherry red hives (like one massive hive) over my trunk and halfway down my arms and legs that lasted over a month from a single tablet. 

Good to know!  I'll keep that in mind since I'm allergic to Sulfa drugs.  

[Russian Bolero]

On 7/19/2018 at 5:09 PM, DragonFaerie said:

I had two major allergic reactions by the time I was 8 or 9.  One to morphine which was given to me in a minor surgery.  I broke out into silver dollar size hives and stopped breathing.  Luckily I was in the children's ward of post surgery at a major hospital and was able to be quickly revived.  

The other was every earlier and oh lucky me, (sarcasm font) it was to Benedryl.  You know the stuff you take for an allergic reaction.  And yes, once again I stopped breathing. The doctor said I was the third person he had every seen allergic to it.  So I have to be extremely careful.  I am also allergic to Napresun and Sulfa and Cefa, but penicillin is just fine.  Sigh.

Yes, my best friend a couple of years ago took some ibuprofen, which she had taken all of her life and wound up in the ER.

I am also allergic to Benadryl.  It's embarrassing lol.

[bigskygirl]

The endocrinologist I see for my lovely thyroid disorder told me people can have side effects from the dye they use for the coloring of medications and over the counter medications pills and capsules. I am at the point of being nervous to try new medication(s) because of the blasted side effects and possible sensitivity to the new med. I was told a part of the reason why I may be more sensitive to the anti-depressants meds I have tried is related to the chemicals in my brain. Oh goody! I see my physician assistant on Tuesday morning to see if I can try another one. I am so tired of being sensitive to meds. I am even sensitive to Advil and Tylenol.

[louannems]

About the allergy testing, both of my sons had it done.  The four year old had it done on his back, and the seven year old, on his forearm.

Both had allergies to trees, grasses, weeds, dust mites and molds.  Both went on to get seven years of allergy serum "shots", and both remained allergy free, even as adults. My HMO covered every penny of the whole thing.

It was a hassle, especially at first, and everytime a new bottle was started, when they had to go 3 times a week, and gradually tapering off to once per month.

[DragonFaerie]

My father, who was a doctor, was unfortunately allergic to regular medical tape - the super sticky stuff, and would break out into blisters underneath it.  He was also allergic to the dye that they inject into your veins to then test you for kidney stones.  Yea, he found that out AFTER it was injected.  UGH.

[DragonFaerie]

Back in the early 90's I came down with adult asthma and went for the full allergy testing - back and forearms.  At one point while I was in the waiting room I was beginning a rough attack and had to tell the front desk that I would be out front, so come and get me when it was time for me to go into a room.  I eventually got into a room and when the allergist came in he was furious with me.  I informed him, in no uncertain terms, that the reason I was FORCED to wait outside was because no less than 3 of the magazines in his waiting room that I had picked up had perfume samples in them - that set off my asthma.  A patient who had come in for their allergy shot was waiting their 10 minutes before leaving in the waiting room and put on scented hand lotions - that set me off.  Then the first room they put me in, the former patient was a heavy smoker and the room reeked of cigarette smoke and they had to move me before I couldn't breathe.  The doctor was stunned and sent a nurse out to the waiting room to grab the magazines.  It had never occurred to him or his staff about the perfume samples.  Almost all of the magazines had them.  He apologized and set up new rules for his office after that, including not letting anyone use perfume or scented lotion in the office.  I was like, Dude, duh??!!!

[bigskygirl]

12 minutes ago, louannems said:

About the allergy testing, both of my sons had it done.  The four year old had it done on his back, and the seven year old, on his forearm.

Both had allergies to trees, grasses, weeds, dust mites and molds.  Both went on to get seven years of allergy serum "shots", and both remained allergy free, even as adults. My HMO covered every penny of the whole thing.

It was a hassle, especially at first, and everytime a new bottle was started, when they had to go 3 times a week, and gradually tapering off to once per month.

I had an allergy skin test on my back in November 2015. I found out I am allergic to grass and borderline allergic to dust mites. I also had a lung function test done in April 2016 to check for COPD or asthma because of the chest pain and tightness and mild shortness of breath especially when I go outside when it is hot out. No idea if I will have more testing done next Tuesday when I see the allergist.

5 minutes ago, DragonFaerie said:

Back in the early 90's I came down with adult asthma and went for the full allergy testing - back and forearms.  At one point while I was in the waiting room I was beginning a rough attack and had to tell the front desk that I would be out front, so come and get me when it was time for me to go into a room.  I eventually got into a room and when the allergist came in he was furious with me.  I informed him, in no uncertain terms, that the reason I was FORCED to wait outside was because no less than 3 of the magazines in his waiting room that I had picked up had perfume samples in them - that set off my asthma.  A patient who had come in for their allergy shot was waiting their 10 minutes before leaving in the waiting room and put on scented hand lotions - that set me off.  Then the first room they put me in, the former patient was a heavy smoker and the room reeked of cigarette smoke and they had to move me before I couldn't breathe.  The doctor was stunned and sent a nurse out to the waiting room to grab the magazines.  It had never occurred to him or his staff about the perfume samples.  Almost all of the magazines had them.  He apologized and set up new rules for his office after that, including not letting anyone use perfume or scented lotion in the office.  I was like, Dude, duh??!!!

I am so sorry you went through that. I know when I go in to see doctors at the hospital's medical group building there are signs asking patients not to wear scented lotions and/or perfumes because it can make other people sick.

Edited July 20, 2018 by bigskygirl

[Zella]

Good luck at the allergist, bigskygirl! Hope you can get some answers. They didn't do any testing about medication allergies when I went, so I'm not entirely sure what that entails. I have had a bad allergic reaction to Tamiflu and whatever painkiller I got for one of my wisdom teeth procedures. 

Scented lotions and perfumes set me off really badly. One time I stood behind someone in line at a grocery store, had a reaction to their cologne, and was sick for about 10 days. I can't handle a lot of air fresheners or cleaners either. I was allergic to pretty much everything environmental they tested me for when I went a couple of years ago (grass pollen, tree pollen, weed pollen, dust mites, cockroaches, pet dander, several types of mold, etc.). I feel like I am literally allergic to the world. :( I keep debating on whether or not to get the regular serum shots, but I'm not really in a position to go for shots that regularly right now. 

[lookeyloo]

4 hours ago, bigskygirl said:

The endocrinologist I see for my lovely thyroid disorder told me people can have side effects from the dye they use for the coloring of medications and over the counter medications pills and capsules. I am at the point of being nervous to try new medication(s) because of the blasted side effects and possible sensitivity to the new med. I was told a part of the reason why I may be more sensitive to the anti-depressants meds I have tried is related to the chemicals in my brain. Oh goody! I see my physician assistant on Tuesday morning to see if I can try another one. I am so tired of being sensitive to meds. I am even sensitive to Advil and Tylenol.

I hope you get some relief.  If you are allergic/sensitive to your thyroid drug (I can't remember if you are hypo or hyper, but this one is for hypo) this one has only 4 ingredients - not many additives.

https://www.tirosint.com/why-tirosint/what-makes-tirosint-different/

[Barb23]

5 hours ago, Nysha said:

I was put on a new blood pressure medicine because my old one was causing huge brown spots on my arms & the new one gave me boil-like sores on my hands, forearms, and legs by the 3rd day. I have 2 tattoos on my legs & the boils made them scab over. It's been 2 months and I still have to keep Vaseline on my tattoos or the scabs come back.

May I ask the name of your old BP med? I have some brown spots on my arms & one doctor told me it was from my iron pills. I'm now wondering if the Metoprolol I'm on is causing the spots. It really doesn't matter cuz theres no way I can stop taking it - this is the only medicine they found that keeps my A-flutter under control,  as well as my BP. 

[Nysha]

Lisinopril was the blood pressure medication that gave me the brown spots. 

[bigskygirl]

1 minute ago, Nysha said:

Lisinopril was the blood pressure medication that gave me the brown spots. 

I am on Lisinopril 10 mg.

[lookeyloo]

Me lookeyloo was on Lisinopril and one of the side effects for him was the cough. One of my quilting friends had a cough that no one could figure out. Not even her doctors. I asked her what drugs she took and Lisinopril was one. They switched her and her cough went away. Mr lookeyloo now takes two BP drugs - one is metropolol. Can’t remember the other. He was on a different one in addition to the Metropolol after his stroke and one of the lesser known side effects is a change in saliva and an awful taste in his mouth that interefered with his enjoyment of food. Once they changed his combo it finally went away. 

[Mindthinkr]

My friend suffers from many of the allergy issues that y’all have described. She virtually has no life because of people wearing perfumes etc and it doesn’t take much to set her off on an attack. When she comes to stay with me I have many things that I do so nothing can make her ill. I’m very grateful that she can at least come stay with me as she gets very scared to leave her place. Over our 25 years of friendship she has become acclimated to me and my kitties. All other cats set her off.  I feel for all of you dealing with allergies, asthma and medication complications. Bless all of you. 

[bigskygirl]

I try to look at the bright side of all my medical craziness (maybe craziness is not the right word to use due to my anxiety and depression.) I can use being sick and miserable to stay away from my family and the in-laws. If you knew them as well as I do, you would consider it a win-win for me.

[SunnyBeBe]

6 minutes ago, bigskygirl said:

I try to look at the bright side of all my medical craziness (maybe craziness is not the right word to use due to my anxiety and depression.) I can use being sick and miserable to stay away from my family and the in-laws. If you knew them as well as I do, you would consider it a win-win for me.

I have family members who suffer with anxiety and depression.  It causes them lots of physical health problems, like dizziness, digestion problems, choking sensation, sweating, muscle pain, heat sensations, numbness, etc.  It's incredible how it can wreak havoc on your body.  A daily med for that often helps.  It's a very real thing. 

Edited July 21, 2018 by SunnyBeBe

[bigskygirl]

1 minute ago, SunnyBeBe said:

I have family members who suffer with anxiety and depression.  It causes them lots of physical health problems, like dizziness, digestion problems, choking sensation, sweating, muscle pain, heat sensations, numbness, etc.  It's incredible how it can wreak havoc on your body.  A daily med for that often helps.  It's a very real thing. 

{{{HUGS}}} for your family members and everyone on here. I have been on three anti-depressant meds so far, and the darn side effects are not helping. I was told it looks like I am sensitive to the meds due to certain chemicals in my brain. I go in Tuesday morning to see my physician assistant after my allergist appointment to see what the next step is because the one med I am on now is causing some unpleasant side effects. My anxiety is worse, and I feel like a walking zombie going through the motions. I know a big part of it is my thyroid disorder. I did not start feeling like crap until I started taking the one thyroid med.

[SunnyBeBe]

3 minutes ago, bigskygirl said:

{{{HUGS}}} for your family members and everyone on here. I have been on three anti-depressant meds so far, and the darn side effects are not helping. I was told it looks like I am sensitive to the meds due to certain chemicals in my brain. I go in Tuesday morning to see my physician assistant after my allergist appointment to see what the next step is because the one med I am on now is causing some unpleasant side effects. My anxiety is worse, and I feel like a walking zombie going through the motions. I know a big part of it is my thyroid disorder. I did not start feeling like crap until I started taking the one thyroid med.

Hugs to you too!  It's a very real and painful condition and it often takes a good while to find the right med.  I hope you have a team of doctors who can work together to help you. I'd also ask for other options, other than medication. There are some out there.  

[bigskygirl]

I see a counselor once a week. It has been a work in progress the last few months. I will be seeing a psychiatrist in early September for a med consult. I have used relaxation techniques and breathing exercises when the anxiety starts to really kick in.

[Mindthinkr]

Hugs right back to you @bigskygirl  Do you have issues with aromatherapy? If you can Lavender is calming. Also chamomile tea (which has no caffeine so it shouldn’t rev you up). Keep working at it. I know it’s going to get better and I hope sooner rather than later. 

Hugs to all my pew mates. 

[bigskygirl]

I have not tried aromatherapy. I can handle being around smells as long as the smell is not too strong. I have used candles the last few years with no reactions to the smell. My sensitivity to smells has gotten worse since I started the one lovely thyroid med.

[SunnyBeBe]

BigSkygirl, you are fortunate that you have such insight into your issues.  A lot of patients don't.  I'd be very open with them about what your are experiencing.  They may welcome holistic approaches, but, there are also some medical options for depression/anxiety that have helped many people.  I saw one featured on 60 minutes not too long ago, that one of my family members is considering. 

[Zella]

1 hour ago, Mindthinkr said:

My friend suffers from many of the allergy issues that y’all have described. She virtually has no life because of people wearing perfumes etc and it doesn’t take much to set her off on an attack. When she comes to stay with me I have many things that I do so nothing can make her ill. I’m very grateful that she can at least come stay with me as she gets very scared to leave her place. Over our 25 years of friendship she has become acclimated to me and my kitties. All other cats set her off.  I feel for all of you dealing with allergies, asthma and medication complications. Bless all of you. 

That's very kind of you for doing that for your friend! Some of my relatives, friends, and coworkers are not that thoughtful, unfortunately. My allergies are better under control than they were (daily medication and periodic steroid injections), and that's actually helped some with my sensitivity to perfumes and the like. It still makes me sick but doesn't debilitate me for days on end. 

[jcbrown]

21 hours ago, Zella said:

I was allergic to pretty much everything environmental they tested me for when I went a couple of years ago (grass pollen, tree pollen, weed pollen, dust mites, cockroaches, pet dander, several types of mold, etc.). I feel like I am literally allergic to the world. :( I keep debating on whether or not to get the regular serum shots, but I'm not really in a position to go for shots that regularly right now. 

I hear that. I have adult-onset allergic asthma and when I was tested, I was allergic to everything they tested me for except dust mites (grass, weeds, cats, dogs, mold, 22 different trees...). I have been getting allergy shots for years and it has been life-changing. If you can swing it, it will definitely pay off over time in my experience.

[Zella]

46 minutes ago, jcbrown said:

I hear that. I have adult-onset allergic asthma and when I was tested, I was allergic to everything they tested me for except dust mites (grass, weeds, cats, dogs, mold, 22 different trees...). I have been getting allergy shots for years and it has been life-changing. If you can swing it, it will definitely pay off over time in my experience.

Thank you! I had resisted the idea of them for awhile, but the steroid shots are not all I'd hoped they'd be. I'm glad to hear they worked for you! Right now, my job's location and hours would make it hard for me to go to my doctor regularly enough for the shots. Hoping to remedy that in the near-ish future with another job! 

[zoomama]

i may not say much but when i read all this, i just want ya'll to know i relate on a personal level!  allergies/asthma/ high bp/depression/COPD/etc all suck bigtime!

[Rabbittron]

I was just eating half of a Little Debbie brownie the ones that come in the multi pack the small one and I was thinking hell would the Duggars cut it to make sure it's feeds the multiple people they feed.

[Rabbittron]

In a couple of hours I will be meeting the bus that is bringing BoyTron home from overnight camp then we will either go to Wendy's or McDonald's for dinner depending on if he wants to play in The Play Place and then after that we're going to go to his favorite activity he loves more than he loves Christmas back to school shopping he can't wait to get a school supplies today. If he had his choice he would go to school 7 days a week that's how much he loves it.

[Marigold]

On 7/20/2018 at 5:30 PM, bigskygirl said:

The endocrinologist I see for my lovely thyroid disorder told me people can have side effects from the dye they use for the coloring of medications and over the counter medications pills and capsules. I am at the point of being nervous to try new medication(s) because of the blasted side effects and possible sensitivity to the new med. I was told a part of the reason why I may be more sensitive to the anti-depressants meds I have tried is related to the chemicals in my brain. Oh goody! I see my physician assistant on Tuesday morning to see if I can try another one. I am so tired of being sensitive to meds. I am even sensitive to Advil and Tylenol.

I'm sorry to hear you're having such a rough time lately. 

 

I'm also sensitive to medication. Every single thing is a big ordeal.  

[bigskygirl]

39 minutes ago, Marigold said:

I'm sorry to hear you're having such a rough time lately. 

 

I'm also sensitive to medication. Every single thing is a big ordeal.  

UGH!!! It is so much fun NOT!!!

[Catlyn]

I'm slightly amused by the allergy talks ( Honest, I'm not hard-hearted. I'm suffering through some symptoms of my own. Really, I look like I got the news my parents, pets and best friend all died on the same day. They are now gone, but it was spread out over years, so the grief was great but manageable, meaning I did have years break in between.. My allergies are so also, at least not health threatening.)

My sister had to have her oldest tested for allergies after a couple of scary trips to Childrens' Hospital with a very LARGE needle. The doctor started reading the list: tree pollen, grass, dust mites, mold, animal dander.. He finally looked at her and told her, "If he can eat it, he's not allergic."   My nephew  had no medicinal nor food allergies but almost to everything else!.  He did grow out of them. But my sister realized his triggers, shoved him into a hot shower when she first noticed his symptoms, which worked for him.  This obviously wouldn't work if his allergies were as some of our posters.  She tried to make sure he never got labeled because of his allergies because so much would have been shut off for him. He is now a proud papa of a honor roll college student who finished a year of a semester at sea (one girl, take that JB) and a volunteer EMS, among other things.

I wish everything if not perfect, was manageable for fellow posters.

[Zella]

40 minutes ago, Catlyn said:

I'm slightly amused by the allergy talks ( Honest, I'm not hard-hearted. I'm suffering through some symptoms of my own. Really, I look like I got the news my parents, pets and best friend all died on the same day. They are now gone, but it was spread out over years, so the grief was great but manageable, meaning I did have years break in between.. My allergies are so also, at least not health threatening.)

My sister had to have her oldest tested for allergies after a couple of scary trips to Childrens' Hospital with a very LARGE needle. The doctor started reading the list: tree pollen, grass, dust mites, mold, animal dander.. He finally looked at her and told her, "If he can eat it, he's not allergic."   My nephew  had no medicinal nor food allergies but almost to everything else!.  He did grow out of them. But my sister realized his triggers, shoved him into a hot shower when she first noticed his symptoms, which worked for him.  This obviously wouldn't work if his allergies were as some of our posters.  She tried to make sure he never got labeled because of his allergies because so much would have been shut off for him. He is now a proud papa of a honor roll college student who finished a year of a semester at sea (one girl, take that JB) and a volunteer EMS, among other things.

I wish everything if not perfect, was manageable for fellow posters.

I had a pretty good chuckle over the "If he can eat it" line. I don't have any food allergies, either, despite the environmental ones. That's one thing I am very thankful for. I know the food allergies can be a real nightmare. 

[MichaelaRae]

Chiming in on the allergy convo because this allergy I've had since childhood is absurd: Benadryl. Gives me hives and can cause breathing issues for me.

And no, it's not "the red dye" that used to be in kiddie Benadryl that I"m allergic to. It's actual dyphenhydramine. Ask the nurse who refused to believe me when I told her while I was in the ER for an anaphylactic reaction to bees (yep, those too) and she said "Don't be silly. You were just allergic to the red dye that used to be in it." Then gave me an IV of it. The hives showed up in about 5.2 seconds - .7 seconds after that, the nurse whipped the IV out of my arm, administered some other drug and walked away silently. She never apologized. Kudos on the fast reflexes, nurse, but when a patient tells you something, LISTEN TO THEM.

[latetotheparty]

14 hours ago, Catlyn said:

I'm slightly amused by the allergy talks ( Honest, I'm not hard-hearted. I'm suffering through some symptoms of my own. Really, I look like I got the news my parents, pets and best friend all died on the same day. They are now gone, but it was spread out over years, so the grief was great but manageable, meaning I did have years break in between.. My allergies are so also, at least not health threatening.)

My sister had to have her oldest tested for allergies after a couple of scary trips to Childrens' Hospital with a very LARGE needle. The doctor started reading the list: tree pollen, grass, dust mites, mold, animal dander.. He finally looked at her and told her, "If he can eat it, he's not allergic."   My nephew  had no medicinal nor food allergies but almost to everything else!.  He did grow out of them. But my sister realized his triggers, shoved him into a hot shower when she first noticed his symptoms, which worked for him.  This obviously wouldn't work if his allergies were as some of our posters.  She tried to make sure he never got labeled because of his allergies because so much would have been shut off for him. He is now a proud papa of a honor roll college student who finished a year of a semester at sea (one girl, take that JB) and a volunteer EMS, among other things.

I wish everything if not perfect, was manageable for fellow posters.

If you’re a Minnesotan and you don’t have allergies you’re not trying hard enough. :)

This year has been especially bad with a constant parade of allergies since lilac season.

[MyPeopleAreNordic]

Cross-posting from the Teen Mom/Teen Mom 2 forums for my buddies here who don't venture into those forums....

Hi ya'll....just checking in to let everyone know I'm okay.

My best friend, my chihuahua who I've had basically my entire post-undergrad adult life & who literally saved my life years ago, passed away. I'm heartbroken. It's hard...maybe harder than finding out about the cancer even. I know that sounds crazy, but maybe I'm just crazy then.  Before we had kids, she was my only baby for 8 years....and she was/is always my first baby. 

I feel like she stayed until I was recovered from my cancer surgery.  She died in her sleep and she wasn't sick long and didn't suffer and I am so grateful for that, but I wasn't ready. But I miss her so very much. The grief is....a lot. I'll be around as much as I can but I'm probably going to be giving myself a break from stuff (including trash reality shows) until I start back at work in a few weeks. 

Thank you again to everyone who donated, checked on me, sent me encouragement, sent love, etc. Ya'll are the best. I just didn't want anyone to worry. 

[amitville]

21 minutes ago, MyPeopleAreNordic said:

Cross-posting from the Teen Mom/Teen Mom 2 forums for my buddies here who don't venture into those forums....

Hi ya'll....just checking in to let everyone know I'm okay.

My best friend, my chihuahua who I've had basically my entire post-undergrad adult life & who literally saved my life years ago, passed away. I'm heartbroken. It's hard...maybe harder than finding out about the cancer even. I know that sounds crazy, but maybe I'm just crazy then.  Before we had kids, she was my only baby for 8 years....and she was/is always my first baby. 

I feel like she stayed until I was recovered from my cancer surgery.  She died in her sleep and she wasn't sick long and didn't suffer and I am so grateful for that, but I wasn't ready. But I miss her so very much. The grief is....a lot. I'll be around as much as I can but I'm probably going to be giving myself a break from stuff (including trash reality shows) until I start back at work in a few weeks. 

Thank you again to everyone who donated, checked on me, sent me encouragement, sent love, etc. Ya'll are the best. I just didn't want anyone to worry. 

Just this side of heaven is a place called Rainbow Bridge.

When an animal dies that has been especially close to someone here, that pet goes to Rainbow Bridge. There are meadows and hills for all of our special friends so they can run and play together. There is plenty of food, water and sunshine, and our friends are warm and comfortable.

All the animals who had been ill and old are restored to health and vigor. Those who were hurt or maimed are made whole and strong again, just as we remember them in our dreams of days and times gone by. The animals are happy and content, except for one small thing; they each miss someone very special to them, who had to be left behind.

They all run and play together, but the day comes when one suddenly stops and looks into the distance. His bright eyes are intent. His eager body quivers. Suddenly he begins to run from the group, flying over the green grass, his legs carrying him faster and faster.

You have been spotted, and when you and your special friend finally meet, you cling together in joyous reunion, never to be parted again. The happy kisses rain upon your face; your hands again caress the beloved head, and you look once more into the trusting eyes of your pet, so long gone from your life but never absent from your heart.

Then you cross Rainbow Bridge together....

 

 

My deepest condolences for losing your best friend and thank you for checking in.  full frontal hugs  

[MargeGunderson]

My allergies must be acting up because my eyes suddenly got all watery. (I’m holding my 22 year old cat like a baby while she purrs.)

[jcbrown]

2 hours ago, MyPeopleAreNordic said:

Cross-posting from the Teen Mom/Teen Mom 2 forums for my buddies here who don't venture into those forums....

Hi ya'll....just checking in to let everyone know I'm okay.

My best friend, my chihuahua who I've had basically my entire post-undergrad adult life & who literally saved my life years ago, passed away. I'm heartbroken. It's hard...maybe harder than finding out about the cancer even. I know that sounds crazy, but maybe I'm just crazy then.  Before we had kids, she was my only baby for 8 years....and she was/is always my first baby. 

I feel like she stayed until I was recovered from my cancer surgery.  She died in her sleep and she wasn't sick long and didn't suffer and I am so grateful for that, but I wasn't ready. But I miss her so very much. The grief is....a lot. I'll be around as much as I can but I'm probably going to be giving myself a break from stuff (including trash reality shows) until I start back at work in a few weeks. 

Thank you again to everyone who donated, checked on me, sent me encouragement, sent love, etc. Ya'll are the best. I just didn't want anyone to worry. 

Oh, I'm so sorry. Losing someone whom you love as unconditionally as you do an animal friend is just devastating. Good to hear you are okay but I am so sorry for your loss.

[Catlyn]

Pets no matter how big or small leave a big hole when they're gone. Don't let anyone tell you you're silly to grieve because it was only a dog, a cat or even a mouse. They meant something to you.

 

As for the allergies, when they started to show she tried to get him diagnosed. Her near-to-be ex-husband was in the army and had scheduled him a appointment on base.  First was x-rays and I think the technician was used to soldiers than 3 year-olds and was getting cranky because my nephew had a hard time understanding what was needed from him, even with me there. My sister had to work as she was a single mother in all but name, so me and my mother took him.  Poor kid got scared and when he gets upset, gets these large red blotches. He was crying too. Once we got out of there into the hallway,I was trying to calm him and the technician got down and talked with him, a nurse came by and looked at his red blotches, got upset and demanded, "What did you do to him?" I rescued the tech by explaining. The best part of the trip is explaining to a proud potty trained kid he has to pee in a cup and not the toilet. "No, Cat silly. Big boys go in toilet, not cups." After at least 15 minutes of explaining, conjoling and pleading, he finally did it., I placed the cup in the turnstile and went into the waiting area filled with smirking, smiling people. I then saw the door was at least 2 inches short and they heard everything. luckily the day ended up fine and it only took 5 people to hold him for drawing blood. Yes, Oma and I took him for a special treat afterward.