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Allergist was no help. (Update)
Well, we went to an allergist last week and although the allergy test was conclusive (ragweed pollen is an allergy as well as a few other thingstoo.) We didn't get much help in the way of a cure. The desensitization shots some of you recommended contain a steroid derivative that my future wife has had a bad reaction to previously. The Dr. went back to suggesting some other prescription meds we've already tried. I'm afraid Tuggles and Midge have to go. Thanks for the suggestions though. Sometimes it is just unavoidable (despite what some of the cat disciples here suggested) Bob. |
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On Mon, 15 Sep 2003 20:09:47 GMT, Bob Avery wrote:
Well, we went to an allergist last week and although the allergy test was conclusive (ragweed pollen is an allergy as well as a few other thingstoo.) We didn't get much help in the way of a cure. The desensitization shots some of you recommended contain a steroid derivative that my future wife has had a bad reaction to previously. The Dr. went back to suggesting some other prescription meds we've already tried. I'm afraid Tuggles and Midge have to go. Thanks for the suggestions though. Sometimes it is just unavoidable (despite what some of the cat disciples here suggested) Bob. Iam not sure there is a "cure" for allergies --- just control. They seem to be hereditary and can be very complicated. It's kind of like a bad hair day -- one day you have it and another day you don't. Yesterday was a really bad day for me -- today seems pretty good so far. Just let the wind come out of the west desert and I suffer. Have you tried the kittywipes on the cats? Petsmart had a product called Outright that really helped when I had Princess. I haven't looked for it in quite a while. If you have to re-home your pets, I hope you find them a good one. I'm curious: what else was she tested for? Best of luck. MLB |
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I'm afraid Tuggles and Midge have to go. Thanks for the suggestions
though. Sometimes it is just unavoidable (despite what some of the cat disciples here suggested) I had a boyfriend who was highly allergic to cats. This worked perfectly with no medication. It will also get rid of her other allergies as well. If you get rid of the cat and not the other allergens, what would be the point. No rugs or carpeting, only hardwood floors, tile or linoleum. No drapes, fabric furniture, only blinds, shutters, leather and wood furniture. Easy to wipe down often to reduce dander and dust. You do the wiping and vaccuming for her. You'll save time cleaning also. You wash the cat once a month to reduce dander. Every day you wipe the cat with a moist cloth to remove hair and dander. Kitty loves it. Get an air purifier and keep the windows closed so dust, dander, pollen can't come inside. Wipe surfaces down frequently for the same reason. Don't ever let the cat in the bedroom. Don't let the cat sit where she sits all the time such as the couch or her desk chair. Don't leave her sweater lying around for them to sit on. Tell her to rinse her hands after touching the cat. Check your house for other allergens. Is a sink leaking and you have mold and mildew? I heard of a guy who euthanized his cat as he SWORE it was the cat. He still had allergies...and extreme guilt. I'm allergic to cats also and this works for me too. Just keep in mind she'll still have allergies outside of the house as other people have cats and you can't stop dust and pollen. |
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Bob Avery wrote:
Well, we went to an allergist last week and although the allergy test was conclusive (ragweed pollen is an allergy as well as a few other thingstoo.) We didn't get much help in the way of a cure. The desensitization shots some of you recommended contain a steroid derivative that my future wife has had a bad reaction to previously. The Dr. went back to suggesting some other prescription meds we've already tried. What about that perscription stuff advertised in that commercial where the allergic guy meets and married the cat person girl? The black and white commercial that's been playing lately. I don't remember what brand the stuff was, though.... Supposed to be good for cat dander allergies. |
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What about that perscription stuff advertised in that commercial where
the allergic guy meets and married the cat person girl? Is that Flonase? That stuff does work. I've used it. There's also Claritin. I'm also allergic to birds so when I visit a friend with birds, I just take one sudafed before I go over. Otherwise I feel like I have the flu real bad. Another good thing about sudafed is it gives you tons of energy and you don't want to eat just like a diet pill. I bet if he told her wife to be about that side effect, she'd love it. |
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On Tue, 16 Sep 2003 02:20:37 GMT, Robert Casey
wrote: Bob Avery wrote: Well, we went to an allergist last week and although the allergy test was conclusive (ragweed pollen is an allergy as well as a few other thingstoo.) We didn't get much help in the way of a cure. The desensitization shots some of you recommended contain a steroid derivative that my future wife has had a bad reaction to previously. The Dr. went back to suggesting some other prescription meds we've already tried. What about that perscription stuff advertised in that commercial where the allergic guy meets and married the cat person girl? The black and white commercial that's been playing lately. I don't remember what brand the stuff was, though.... Supposed to be good for cat dander allergies. ZYRTEC |
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