Under Attack
Today’s the first day I’ve felt human since Saturday.
I have a lifelong history of asthma, eczema, and allergic rhinitis. I rarely have problems with asthma now, but I remember as a child being taken to the ER many times to be held down while I get an “adrenaline” shot. Ouch. Over the years, I “grew out” of some of my allergies and developed new ones (some of which they still aren’t sure of definite triggers). I went through the whole series of allergy shots both as a toddler and again as an adult, even giving them to myself the second time. I’ve taken meds. Finally, I figured out I was just going to have to live with it. Unfortunately, my 2 favorite seasons of spring and fall have other plans for me.
Sunday, I thought I was going to die. My histamines were on the warpath and they meant to get my attention. Swollen eyes, nose, congestion, itching, welts on my skin wherever I would scratch…you name it. Even my usual 6-sneeze fits (which crack Randy up every time) turned into more like 15 or 20. I also had muscle aches that made me want to crawl into bed and curl myself into the fetal position.
Although I had taken it before recently and the jury was still out, I knew I’d better get some Zyrtec. Randy took me to get some, as I had been out for quite a while. Today, I’m feeling back to my baseline. (Can’t say NORMAL, as there is no such term for me!)
Beam me up, Scotty. I’m allergic to life.
Dear Kathy!
May fall will treat you more friendly from now on!! Wishing you ‘sneezeless’ times and a full recovery real soon!!
Much love from
Christine