Wellness

[NYCLatinaMe]

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@Bridgegal wrote:

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@qbetzforreal wrote:

@Bridgegal- Itching is a sign of sensitivity and it should itch for days.  The doctor's should have given you something for the itching.  Try OTC Benadryl.  It will make you sleepy.  Half dose during the day and full dose at bedtime.

If no relief, contact your allergist.

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Interesting that you mention Benadryl.  He asked what I'd been doing/taking and I told him one OTC Children's Benadryl.  He said to stop taking any Benadryl.  Numerous studies have show a connection with dimentia and other things that aren't good.  

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I wouldn't take anything without checking with the doctor conducting the tests.  After going through that, I wouln't want to do anything to interefere with the results.

I am intrigued about your Benadryl comments.  It is my medicine of choice to stop ocasional allergic reactions because I don't get relief from the newer medications.  Will look into it but if you have information readily available on this, I would love to see it.

[Bridgegal]

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@NYCLatinaMe wrote:

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@Bridgegal wrote:

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@qbetzforreal wrote:

@Bridgegal- Itching is a sign of sensitivity and it should itch for days.  The doctor's should have given you something for the itching.  Try OTC Benadryl.  It will make you sleepy.  Half dose during the day and full dose at bedtime.

If no relief, contact your allergist.

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Interesting that you mention Benadryl.  He asked what I'd been doing/taking and I told him one OTC Children's Benadryl.  He said to stop taking any Benadryl.  Numerous studies have show a connection with dimentia and other things that aren't good.  

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I wouldn't take anything without checking with the doctor conducting the tests.  After going through that, I wouln't want to do anything to interefere with the results.

I am intrigued about your Benadryl comments.  It is my medicine of choice to stop ocasional allergic reactions because I don't get relief from the newer medications.  Will look into it but if you have information readily available on this, I would love to see it.

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    Sorry, I don't.  I didn't ask for any articles or studies on it.  He was emphatic about that , I will say.  

[Bridgegal]

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@ECBG wrote:

@Bridgegal 

It's unprofessional of a doctor not to take better care of you.

I would have called them the moring on the second day or the afternoon of the test if possible.

I am very high in allergiesaccording to the top allery group here..  The nurses use "anti itch" spray after my allergy shots.

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     I have to respond to this.  I believe he 'took great ' care of me.  Just about anyone you ask here will recommend this doctor for diagnosis and treatment of allergies.  I was there for two hours++ and both he and the technician that did the testing were great.   She told me every step of the way what she was doing and why.  

He came in and asked detailed questions about my symptoms, history of allergies and we discussed this in detail.  Along the way he explained all about allergies: types, reactions etc and my experiences.

I never felt rushed nor not listened too.  He asked about my overall medical history.  We talked about my recent (2.5 year) loss of smell and taste and discussed how that probably isn't allergy related, it possibly could be and how we would proceed to try solve that question.

To say that he was unprofessional in his care based upon one statement I made about itching the next day is ridiculous and unfair.  I realized the next morning when I woke up with itching that of course that would occur having been pricked with the very things I'm allergic too.  

I was in no way disappointed nor worried about his care.  I was very impressed with the visit and it confirmed what people say about him.

[Deree]

I have mild allergies in the grand scheme of things, and pretty typical ones like dust mites, tree and grass pollen.  Fortunately, not bad enough to even take anything for it during allergy season.

Just last week, I went in specifically to be tested for an avocado allergy.  I've had an avocado plant for about 25 years that I grew from a pit.  I had recently pruned it and got a very severe rash on the inside of my forearm where the sap probably made contact.  I do have a latex allergy and understand there's cross-reactivity between plants in the rubber tree family and latex.  But I was concerned that would apply to eating things that have a cross-reactivity, such as avocado itself, mangoes, bananas, and a few other things.

Passed my avocado test with flying colors, but the allergist said I may also want to come back and they will "feed me" small amounts of avocado to watch for a reaction.  I felt confident enough that I did that at home.  Woo hoo!  No reaction and I wound up eating almost 1/2 an avocado.  So happy because I really enjoy it.

[VaBelle35]

I have a contact allergy with figs.  I have to be careful to wash my hands after touching them.

I also get a reaction from using WEN Fig scent so I have to use that sparingly and wash it out well.

[VaBelle35]

Thanks for the tip about Benadryl.  The same ingredient is in Advil PM and I take that more than I should, so I will stop that based on a couple of studies I read just now quickly on Pubmed.

[Bridgegal]

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@VaBelle35 wrote:

Thanks for the tip about Benadryl.  The same ingredient is in Advil PM and I take that more than I should, so I will stop that based on a couple of studies I read just now quickly on Pubmed.

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      Yes, he mentioned that too.  He said to avoid the nighttime meds because they too contain Benadryl.  I used to take them most every night but my sleep has improved and no longer need them.