tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-13367602.post3599440277793504228..comments2024-03-27T04:16:01.262-05:00Comments on This Crazy Life...Michelle Underwood Designs: UPDATE- You will never believe the results of my allergy testing.Anonymoushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/04252550286195290911noreply@blogger.comBlogger4125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-13367602.post-17437326775288243022015-12-30T23:50:54.306-06:002015-12-30T23:50:54.306-06:00OMG that is horrible! I have been dealing with iss...OMG that is horrible! I have been dealing with issues that MAY be allergy related, but so far I haven't had much improvement. First I had chronic daily migraines, but those are better now. I have to avoid certain foods that I used to always be able to eat, or I'll get a migraine, and light...that thing that helps us see...that bother's me a lot, and the weather. <br /><br />Then other things crept up....chronic fatigue, weakness, brain fog, forgetfulness, no motivation, anxiety, insomnia, blah blah blah. I feel like a hypocondriac and people are like "just suck it up, we're all tired" but this is not just being tired, this is flipping ruining-my-life-can't-even-get-up-to-pee-tired. <br /><br />I can't even count how many times I've had blood drawn. I finally went to an allergist although the PCP said that wasn't going to help...but my deductible was met and it was december, so I figured what do i have to lose? So, apparently I'm severely allergic to dust mites and birch trees, and a little allergic to some other trees and...cats....although i've had a cat all my life. I do always have sniffles, but my neuro doc said it was the migraines...but i'm thinking maybe not...<br /><br />so i have cleaned all the curtains, put dust mite bedding on the bed, bought a hepa filter vacuum, have been sweeping constantly, dusting, bought an air purifier, and keep the bedroom door closed all the time to prevent the dogs and cat from entering...<br /><br />i'm on an antihistimine and nasal spray....not feeling better yet, but i've been dealing with this for like 3 years now-5 if you start with the migraines. <br /><br />i wouldn't wish that rash problem on anyway, but i would love to have a physical sign cause so many dr. just blow me off. they don't seem to want to check for lyme or other more common causes of fatigue and it's frustrating. <br /><br />But, reading your story and hearing the allergy problem and what actions you were taking did make me feel better that you started feeling better. When I return to the allergist, maybe i'll see if other testing should be done. piper meredithhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01725654979407309165noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-13367602.post-35174529075332015272015-03-19T10:45:56.820-05:002015-03-19T10:45:56.820-05:00This comment has been removed by the author.Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12133452091793226437noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-13367602.post-91757525472859398062015-03-19T10:45:55.709-05:002015-03-19T10:45:55.709-05:00It’s great that you took the skin test. At the ver...It’s great that you took the skin test. At the very least, you were able to narrow down the things you were allergic to, besides those you already know. And it’s nice to know that though you are allergic to some types of food, the allergic reactions don’t kick in or have no adverse effects whatsoever. Thanks for sharing this with us, Michelle. All the best!<br /><br /><br /><a href="http://onlineallergyrelief.skyrock.com/3210186925-The-HEPA-Filter-Air-Purifier-An-Answer-to-Keeping-Schools-Safe-Clean.html" rel="nofollow">Bernadette Howell @ Allergy Relief Store </a>Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12133452091793226437noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-13367602.post-36220586505683579642015-02-08T09:12:35.113-06:002015-02-08T09:12:35.113-06:00I also have Alpha gal allergy. There is a group on...I also have Alpha gal allergy. There is a group on FB called Alpha-gal that has offered tremendous support. I believe we are close to 1,000 members now. They have helped me with hidden mammal ingredients so many times. Almost everything processed contains mammal by products. Also, don't give up on steak just yet. One of our members owns an Emu farm in Tennessee, called Amaroo Farms. Emu is very good for you, and it looks and tastes just like real steak. Hang in there, you can manage this and learn to live with it, while still enjoying most of your favorite foods by improvising a bit. Also, my allergist says this allergy is becoming more common due to increasing deer/tick population. Many allergists now have 20+ patients.Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08578527705851221972noreply@blogger.com