I suffer from terrible allergies--debilitating allergies, in fact. I swell, I itch, my eyes water, I get sniffly, I have trouble breathing. And I seem to be allergic to everything that can be in the air--pollen, dust, fur, etc etc. At different times of the year I have a tough time just going outside.
When I travel, I have an arsenal of meds on me at all times: inhaler, eye drops, nasal sprays, antihistamines, Benedryl, cortizone cream, and other things I forget about because the relief they provide can be minimal. I have just left off from weekly allergy shots--a little difficult when on the road. I even reacted weirdly to those, though. Nothing like the doctor saying "Hmm, this is an odd reaction. This really shouldn't be happening." Thanks, Western Med Doctor for the shots and skin test and for not making me feel like a freak.
It is ridiculous. This is also a kink in the plans when we visit friends with pets. I try to hide the fact that I am struggling with it but the puffy, pink eyes and the welts give me away. It's lame, I feel ridiculous and bothersome. I love animals and I hate that I have to be careful petting them or making sure I don't lay my head down where they've been sleeping.
I am totally the nerdy kid. And to make me even weirder, I have a pet that has no fur and looks like a dinosaur (rawr!). Bonus--she has no fur to be allergic to.
She's a road warrior this summer.
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