Re: Changes in surroundings

[Guest guest]

I'm right beside you in RI. I know all to well what a menace new england

weather is. I began changing my surroundings quit a while ago. A little at a

time. Dust is my worst know allerigin so I began by adding a bedroom onto my

home (which is old and has lots of old wood!!!).Put in hardwood floors,

sheetrock walls, very easy to clean. That may seem a little extreme but I had to

do it. Keeping my sleeping area dust free was battle #1.(including changing

sheets and blankets often putting all fabrics in the dryer for 25min often to

rid them of dust mites and such, vaccuming my matttress, replacing pillows, to

name a few) I have a cool mist vaporizor going 24/7 in winter and air

conditioner in summer. I feel this made a huge difference in my asthma and sinus

infections. I don't let any family members or friends who smoke in my house,

sorry but thats just the way it is. Many of them have quit so it was a benefit

for both of us. I only use vinegar, lemon, and baking soda to clean with,

avoiding any harmfull smells I can't smell!! My kids or husband will remove me

from anyone I may be near at church or in a reataurant that smells of purfume or

smoke. Reading this back I look like a real freak, but it has truly helped!! I

have gone two years without surgery with no polyps. Unfortunately I stay home a

lot of the time, rinse sinuses faithfully, take meds as prescribed, and take

each new adventure as it comes. Prayer helps. I have been told by more than one

Dr. to move out of N.E. but this is home and I could never leave my kids or

grandkids, so this is way my of makig some improvements in my life. Hope you can

do the same, baby steps...........it will help. Angel

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> > > >

> > > > I know that the FDA investigated a potential link between suicidal

tendencies last year. In January they issued a report saying that no linkage

exists. However I still have my doubts.

> > > >

> > > > http://www.webmd. com/asthma/ news/20090113/ fda-no-suicide- risk-from-

singulair

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> > > > re depression

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> > > > Prednisone can produce some severe mood swings.Singulair might very well

produce suicidal thoughts and a sense of helplessness .For me the worst is not

getting treatment for symptoms of Samter's triad ,assuming everything necessary

has been done medically or surgically.I' m the type that realizes some degree of

control is essential.This disease does not go away and can easily affect your

quality of life and success.The most depressing thing is this disease itself.The

best we can do is educate ourselves and seek out those specialists who have some

keen interest in us as patients.Those who have published in this area should

come first to mind,also those who have done clinical studies.We need to be

proactive and seek out the best care.I've thought about every way of commiting

suicide and have researched most of them ,but I would not do this to my

family.Maybe one day groups such as this might help us organize and evolve into

something better so we can

> > > > demand or facilitate better care.

> > > >

> > >

> >

>

[Guest guest]

Angel,

I am with you all the way. My first revelation in sinus health was to

really keep my bedroom clean. Vacuumed hardwood floors are the best.

Over time I have eliminated fragrances from personal care products and

cleaning products. I am not 100% in the health food store for these

products. I use Tide, for example. I have renovated each house I have

lived in because that is what I do for a living. I have focused on low

VOC products and cleanable ones as well. This is a very subjective

area. Some of us can't tolerate any indiscretions but most of us can

see relief from a few compromises. I believe vacuuming and ventilation

are the most important strategies to start with. Mold and mildew are

serious sensitizers, so I worry about you running the humidifier 24/7.

You should get a humidistat and aim for 50% humidity. The dust mites

will be less healthy at that level as well. In my house, I have

installed a whole house heat recovering ventilator. It runs 24-7. It

is a $1,000 machine that would cost that much to install, less if it was

part of a new HVAC package. These ventilators will be in every house in

time. They are code in Minnesota and other northern states that tighten

up all air leaks.

This is all part of the reducing the inflammation triggers, need to do

now list.

BTW, I don't think there is anything offensive in old wood, just old dust.

Pam

angel4mytull wrote:

> I'm right beside you in RI. I know all to well what a menace new england

weather is. I began changing my surroundings quit a while ago. A little at a

time. Dust is my worst know allerigin so I began by adding a bedroom onto my

home (which is old and has lots of old wood!!!).Put in hardwood floors,

sheetrock walls, very easy to clean. That may seem a little extreme but I had to

do it. Keeping my sleeping area dust free was battle #1.(including changing

sheets and blankets often putting all fabrics in the dryer for 25min often to

rid them of dust mites and such, vaccuming my matttress, replacing pillows, to

name a few) I have a cool mist vaporizor going 24/7 in winter and air

conditioner in summer. I feel this made a huge difference in my asthma and sinus

infections. I don't let any family members or friends who smoke in my house,

sorry but thats just the way it is. Many of them have quit so it was a benefit

for both of us. I only use vinegar, lemon, and baking soda to clean with,

avoiding any harmfull smells I can't smell!! My kids or husband will remove me

from anyone I may be near at church or in a reataurant that smells of purfume or

smoke. Reading this back I look like a real freak, but it has truly helped!! I

have gone two years without surgery with no polyps. Unfortunately I stay home a

lot of the time, rinse sinuses faithfully, take meds as prescribed, and take

each new adventure as it comes. Prayer helps. I have been told by more than one

Dr. to move out of N.E. but this is home and I could never leave my kids or

grandkids, so this is way my of makig some improvements in my life. Hope you can

do the same, baby steps...........it will help. Angel

>

>

>>>>

>>>>> I know that the FDA investigated a potential link between suicidal

tendencies last year. In January they issued a report saying that no linkage

exists. However I still have my doubts.

>>>>>

>>>>> http://www.webmd. com/asthma/ news/20090113/ fda-no-suicide- risk-from-

singulair

>>>>>

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>>>>> re depression

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>>>>> Prednisone can produce some severe mood swings.Singulair might very well

produce suicidal thoughts and a sense of helplessness .For me the worst is not

getting treatment for symptoms of Samter's triad ,assuming everything necessary

has been done medically or surgically.I' m the type that realizes some degree of

control is essential.This disease does not go away and can easily affect your

quality of life and success.The most depressing thing is this disease itself.The

best we can do is educate ourselves and seek out those specialists who have some

keen interest in us as patients.Those who have published in this area should

come first to mind,also those who have done clinical studies.We need to be

proactive and seek out the best care.I've thought about every way of commiting

suicide and have researched most of them ,but I would not do this to my

family.Maybe one day groups such as this might help us organize and evolve into

something better so we can

>>>>> demand or facilitate better care.

>>>>>

>>>>>

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[Guest guest]

" remove me from anyone I may be near at church or in a restaurant that

smells of perfume or smoke "

The effects of perfume is something that a lot of people overlook. About ten

years ago the University of Minnesota did a study that showed 5% of the

population is severely affected by tobacco smoke and that about 10% were

severely affected by perfume. I remember one time I got into an elevator

with three women and by the time I reached the eight floor I thought that I

was going to die. When you can't smell it's hard to avoid.

re depression

> > > >

> > > >

> > > >

> > > >

> > > >

> > > > Prednisone can produce some severe mood swings.Singulair might very

well produce suicidal thoughts and a sense of helplessness .For me the worst

is not getting treatment for symptoms of Samter's triad ,assuming everything

necessary has been done medically or surgically.I' m the type that realizes

some degree of control is essential.This disease does not go away and can

easily affect your quality of life and success.The most depressing thing is

this disease itself.The best we can do is educate ourselves and seek out

those specialists who have some keen interest in us as patients.Those who

have published in this area should come first to mind,also those who have

done clinical studies.We need to be proactive and seek out the best

care.I've thought about every way of commiting suicide and have researched

most of them ,but I would not do this to my family.Maybe one day groups such

as this might help us organize and evolve into something better so we can

> > > > demand or facilitate better care.

> > > >

> > >

> >

>

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[Guest guest]

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Pam,

Thanks for the info. I'm not familiar with HUMIDISTAT but would like to know

more about it. I also should have added my vaporizor is cleaned daily and I

don't feel it's a mold or mildew threat I am very careful of that. Also the old

wood in almost any new england home has some mold or mildew in it, around here

it's everywhere!!! Which was a primary reason it needed to go. I would love more

info from you on the humidistat when you have a minute. Thanks so much I

appreciate your come back. Peace, Angel

-- In samters , Pamela <pam@...> wrote:

>

> Angel,

>

> I am with you all the way. My first revelation in sinus health was to

> really keep my bedroom clean. Vacuumed hardwood floors are the best.

> Over time I have eliminated fragrances from personal care products and

> cleaning products. I am not 100% in the health food store for these

> products. I use Tide, for example. I have renovated each house I have

> lived in because that is what I do for a living. I have focused on low

> VOC products and cleanable ones as well. This is a very subjective

> area. Some of us can't tolerate any indiscretions but most of us can

> see relief from a few compromises. I believe vacuuming and ventilation

> are the most important strategies to start with. Mold and mildew are

> serious sensitizers, so I worry about you running the humidifier 24/7.

> You should get a humidistat and aim for 50% humidity. The dust mites

> will be less healthy at that level as well. In my house, I have

> installed a whole house heat recovering ventilator. It runs 24-7. It

> is a $1,000 machine that would cost that much to install, less if it was

> part of a new HVAC package. These ventilators will be in every house in

> time. They are code in Minnesota and other northern states that tighten

> up all air leaks.

>

> This is all part of the reducing the inflammation triggers, need to do

> now list.

>

> BTW, I don't think there is anything offensive in old wood, just old dust.

>

> Pam

>

> angel4mytull wrote:

> > I'm right beside you in RI. I know all to well what a menace new england

weather is. I began changing my surroundings quit a while ago. A little at a

time. Dust is my worst know allerigin so I began by adding a bedroom onto my

home (which is old and has lots of old wood!!!).Put in hardwood floors,

sheetrock walls, very easy to clean. That may seem a little extreme but I had to

do it. Keeping my sleeping area dust free was battle #1.(including changing

sheets and blankets often putting all fabrics in the dryer for 25min often to

rid them of dust mites and such, vaccuming my matttress, replacing pillows, to

name a few) I have a cool mist vaporizor going 24/7 in winter and air

conditioner in summer. I feel this made a huge difference in my asthma and sinus

infections. I don't let any family members or friends who smoke in my house,

sorry but thats just the way it is. Many of them have quit so it was a benefit

for both of us. I only use vinegar, lemon, and baking soda to clean with,

avoiding any harmfull smells I can't smell!! My kids or husband will remove me

from anyone I may be near at church or in a reataurant that smells of purfume or

smoke. Reading this back I look like a real freak, but it has truly helped!! I

have gone two years without surgery with no polyps. Unfortunately I stay home a

lot of the time, rinse sinuses faithfully, take meds as prescribed, and take

each new adventure as it comes. Prayer helps. I have been told by more than one

Dr. to move out of N.E. but this is home and I could never leave my kids or

grandkids, so this is way my of makig some improvements in my life. Hope you can

do the same, baby steps...........it will help. Angel

> >

> >

> >>>>

> >>>>> I know that the FDA investigated a potential link between suicidal

tendencies last year. In January they issued a report saying that no linkage

exists. However I still have my doubts.

> >>>>>

> >>>>> http://www.webmd. com/asthma/ news/20090113/ fda-no-suicide- risk-from-

singulair

> >>>>>

> >>>>>

> >>>>>

> >>>>>

> >>>>>

> >>>>>

> >>>>>

> >>>>>

> >>>>>

> >>>>> re depression

> >>>>>

> >>>>>

> >>>>>

> >>>>>

> >>>>>

> >>>>> Prednisone can produce some severe mood swings.Singulair might very well

produce suicidal thoughts and a sense of helplessness .For me the worst is not

getting treatment for symptoms of Samter's triad ,assuming everything necessary

has been done medically or surgically.I' m the type that realizes some degree of

control is essential.This disease does not go away and can easily affect your

quality of life and success.The most depressing thing is this disease itself.The

best we can do is educate ourselves and seek out those specialists who have some

keen interest in us as patients.Those who have published in this area should

come first to mind,also those who have done clinical studies.We need to be

proactive and seek out the best care.I've thought about every way of commiting

suicide and have researched most of them ,but I would not do this to my

family.Maybe one day groups such as this might help us organize and evolve into

something better so we can

> >>>>> demand or facilitate better care.

> >>>>>

> >>>>>

> >

> >

> >

> >

> > ------------------------------------

> >

> >

[Guest guest]

Smoke is really something I have to avoid because it gets my

asthma going so badly. Fortunately now in Australia, smoking is not

permitted in restaurants and in clubs/pubs etc. there have to be special

smoking areas that are totally separate from the remainder of the people.

Perfume used to affect me, as did after shave (not that I wore

the latter) but for some reason it’s not too bad now. Some people though

really overdo the perfume/after shave bit to the extent I’ve almost

gagged.

I used to live in the sub tropics and found I had all sorts of

sinus and asthma issues but when I went on an extended holiday to BC Canada in

winter, all my symptoms disappeared. It was heaven.

Now I live in a temperate zone in Australia, and many of my

symptoms have returned. I’ve found that changes in the weather,

rain and in particularly humidity really affect my health.

From: Ekren

[mailto:ekren@...]

Sent: Saturday, 4 April 2009 5:56 AM

samters

Subject: RE: Re: Changes in surroundings

" remove me from anyone I may be near at

church or in a restaurant that

smells of perfume or smoke "

The effects of perfume is something that a lot of people overlook. About ten

years ago the University of Minnesota did a study that showed 5% of the

population is severely affected by tobacco smoke and that about 10% were

severely affected by perfume. I remember one time I got into an elevator

with three women and by the time I reached the eight floor I thought that I

was going to die. When you can't smell it's hard to avoid.

re depression

> > > >

> > > >

> > > >

> > > >

> > > >

> > > > Prednisone can produce some severe mood swings.Singulair

might very

well produce suicidal thoughts and a sense of helplessness .For me the worst

is not getting treatment for symptoms of Samter's triad ,assuming everything

necessary has been done medically or surgically.I' m the type that realizes

some degree of control is essential.This disease does not go away and can

easily affect your quality of life and success.The most depressing thing is

this disease itself.The best we can do is educate ourselves and seek out

those specialists who have some keen interest in us as patients.Those who

have published in this area should come first to mind,also those who have

done clinical studies.We need to be proactive and seek out the best

care.I've thought about every way of commiting suicide and have researched

most of them ,but I would not do this to my family.Maybe one day groups such

as this might help us organize and evolve into something better so we can

> > > > demand or facilitate better care.

> > > >

> > >

> >

>

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[Guest guest]

Pam,

Do you have a vacuum cleaner that you feel works best?

Jane> I'm right beside you in RI. I know all to well what a menace new england weather is. I began changing my surroundings quit a while ago. A little at a time. Dust is my worst know allerigin so I began by adding a bedroom onto my home (which is old and has lots of old wood!!!).Put in hardwood floors, sheetrock walls, very easy to clean. That may seem a little extreme but I had to do it. Keeping my sleeping area dust free

was battle #1.(including changing sheets and blankets often putting all fabrics in the dryer for 25min often to rid them of dust mites and such, vaccuming my matttress, replacing pillows, to name a few) I have a cool mist vaporizor going 24/7 in winter and air conditioner in summer. I feel this made a huge difference in my asthma and sinus infections. I don't let any family members or friends who smoke in my house, sorry but thats just the way it is. Many of them have quit so it was a benefit for both of us. I only use vinegar, lemon, and baking soda to clean with, avoiding any harmfull smells I can't smell!! My kids or husband will remove me from anyone I may be near at church or in a reataurant that smells of purfume or smoke. Reading this back I look like a real freak, but it has truly helped!! I have gone two years without surgery with no polyps. Unfortunately I stay home a lot of the time, rinse sinuses faithfully, take meds as prescribed, and take

each new adventure as it comes. Prayer helps. I have been told by more than one Dr. to move out of N.E. but this is home and I could never leave my kids or grandkids, so this is way my of makig some improvements in my life. Hope you can do the same, baby steps....... ....it will help. Angel>> >>>> >>>>> I know that the FDA investigated a potential link between suicidal tendencies last year. In January they issued a report saying that no linkage exists. However I still have my doubts.>>>>>>>>>> http://www.webmd. com/asthma/ news/20090113/ fda-no-suicide- risk-from- singulair>>>>>>>>>> >>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>> re depression>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>> Prednisone can produce some severe mood swings.Singulair might very well produce suicidal thoughts and a sense of helplessness .For me the worst is not getting treatment for symptoms of Samter's triad ,assuming everything necessary has been done medically or surgically.I' m the type that realizes some degree of control is essential.This disease does not go away and can easily affect your quality of life and success.The most depressing thing is this disease itself.The best we can do is educate ourselves and seek out those specialists who have some keen interest in us as patients.Those who have published in this area should come first to mind,also those who have done clinical studies.We need to be proactive and seek out the best care.I've

thought about every way of commiting suicide and have researched most of them ,but I would not do this to my family.Maybe one day groups such as this might help us organize and evolve into something better so we can>>>>> demand or facilitate better care.>>>>>>>>>> >>>>> ------------ --------- --------- ------>>

[Guest guest]

-Hey Pam,

Duh, I do need to pay better attention. I have a small weather station which

consists of a barometer, a thermometer, and a hygrometer. The hygrometer I

believe shows the relative humitity in a room. I thought the humidistat was a

product name. My mistake. thanks. Angel

-- In samters , Pamela <pam@...> wrote:

>

> I might have the name wrong, the humidistat is a meter that measures the

> humidity in the room. It is an easy thing to find. Often they come

> with a thermometer.

>

> angel4mytull wrote:

> > -

> > Pam,

> > Thanks for the info. I'm not familiar with HUMIDISTAT but would like to know

more about it. I also should have added my vaporizor is cleaned daily and I

don't feel it's a mold or mildew threat I am very careful of that. Also the old

wood in almost any new england home has some mold or mildew in it, around here

it's everywhere!!! Which was a primary reason it needed to go. I would love more

info from you on the humidistat when you have a minute. Thanks so much I

appreciate your come back. Peace, Angel

> > -- In samters , Pamela <pam@> wrote:

> >

> >> Angel,

> >>

> >> I am with you all the way. My first revelation in sinus health was to

> >> really keep my bedroom clean. Vacuumed hardwood floors are the best.

> >> Over time I have eliminated fragrances from personal care products and

> >> cleaning products. I am not 100% in the health food store for these

> >> products. I use Tide, for example. I have renovated each house I have

> >> lived in because that is what I do for a living. I have focused on low

> >> VOC products and cleanable ones as well. This is a very subjective

> >> area. Some of us can't tolerate any indiscretions but most of us can

> >> see relief from a few compromises. I believe vacuuming and ventilation

> >> are the most important strategies to start with. Mold and mildew are

> >> serious sensitizers, so I worry about you running the humidifier 24/7.

> >> You should get a humidistat and aim for 50% humidity. The dust mites

> >> will be less healthy at that level as well. In my house, I have

> >> installed a whole house heat recovering ventilator. It runs 24-7. It

> >> is a $1,000 machine that would cost that much to install, less if it was

> >> part of a new HVAC package. These ventilators will be in every house in

> >> time. They are code in Minnesota and other northern states that tighten

> >> up all air leaks.

> >>

> >> This is all part of the reducing the inflammation triggers, need to do

> >> now list.

> >>

> >> BTW, I don't think there is anything offensive in old wood, just old dust.

> >>

> >> Pam

> >>

> >> angel4mytull wrote:

> >>

> >>> I'm right beside you in RI. I know all to well what a menace new england

weather is. I began changing my surroundings quit a while ago. A little at a

time. Dust is my worst know allerigin so I began by adding a bedroom onto my

home (which is old and has lots of old wood!!!).Put in hardwood floors,

sheetrock walls, very easy to clean. That may seem a little extreme but I had to

do it. Keeping my sleeping area dust free was battle #1.(including changing

sheets and blankets often putting all fabrics in the dryer for 25min often to

rid them of dust mites and such, vaccuming my matttress, replacing pillows, to

name a few) I have a cool mist vaporizor going 24/7 in winter and air

conditioner in summer. I feel this made a huge difference in my asthma and sinus

infections. I don't let any family members or friends who smoke in my house,

sorry but thats just the way it is. Many of them have quit so it was a benefit

for both of us. I only use vinegar, lemon, and baking soda to clean with,

avoiding any harmfull smells I can't smell!! My kids or husband will remove me

from anyone I may be near at church or in a reataurant that smells of purfume or

smoke. Reading this back I look like a real freak, but it has truly helped!! I

have gone two years without surgery with no polyps. Unfortunately I stay home a

lot of the time, rinse sinuses faithfully, take meds as prescribed, and take

each new adventure as it comes. Prayer helps. I have been told by more than one

Dr. to move out of N.E. but this is home and I could never leave my kids or

grandkids, so this is way my of makig some improvements in my life. Hope you can

do the same, baby steps...........it will help. Angel

> >>>

> >>>

> >>>>>>

> >>>>>>

> >>>>>>> I know that the FDA investigated a potential link between suicidal

tendencies last year. In January they issued a report saying that no linkage

exists. However I still have my doubts.

> >>>>>>>

> >>>>>>> http://www.webmd. com/asthma/ news/20090113/ fda-no-suicide-

risk-from- singulair

> >>>>>>>

> >>>>>>>

> >>>>>>>

> >>>>>>>

> >>>>>>>

> >>>>>>>

> >>>>>>>

> >>>>>>>

> >>>>>>>

> >>>>>>> re depression

> >>>>>>>

> >>>>>>>

> >>>>>>>

> >>>>>>>

> >>>>>>>

> >>>>>>> Prednisone can produce some severe mood swings.Singulair might very

well produce suicidal thoughts and a sense of helplessness .For me the worst is

not getting treatment for symptoms of Samter's triad ,assuming everything

necessary has been done medically or surgically.I' m the type that realizes some

degree of control is essential.This disease does not go away and can easily

affect your quality of life and success.The most depressing thing is this

disease itself.The best we can do is educate ourselves and seek out those

specialists who have some keen interest in us as patients.Those who have

published in this area should come first to mind,also those who have done

clinical studies.We need to be proactive and seek out the best care.I've thought

about every way of commiting suicide and have researched most of them ,but I

would not do this to my family.Maybe one day groups such as this might help us

organize and evolve into something better so we can

> >>>>>>> demand or facilitate better care.

> >>>>>>>

> >>>>>>>

> >>>>>>>

> >>>

> >>>

> >>> ------------------------------------

> >>>

> >>>

[Guest guest]

Ok, not addressed to me but I am going to answer anyway. J If

you are lucky enough to have a whole-house vacuum, that is the best! We

had that in our last house and it was great. If not, I have been using

the Bissell Healthy Home vacuum in the current house. It does a good job and

it is bagless. My biggest issue with it is the canister can get dusty

when I empty it which sort of defeats the whole point of having a HEPA filter

and all. But, having said that, when it is actually running, it does a

great job and I have no issues at all with my allergies as I vacuum. I

have used regular vacuums that spew dust as they vacuum and by the time I am

done I am wheezing. This one doesn’t do that. If I remember

to empty the canister before it totally clogs with dog hair (not an easy thing

to do with 2 Labradors!) then it isn’t so bad to empty. It also got

good reviews on Consumer Reports and does a good job on both our thick area

rugs and the hardwoods and tile with a simple setting change.

K.

From: samters

[mailto:samters ] On Behalf Of Jane Marino

Sent: Friday, April 03, 2009 5:33 PM

samters

Subject: Re: Re: Changes in surroundings

Pam,

Do you have a vacuum cleaner that you feel works best?

Jane

---

[Guest guest]

, that’s how I look at it too. As far as I’m concerned ‘word

of mouth’ is better than a list any day.

From: Keefer

[mailto:julie.keefer@...]

Sent: Saturday, 4 April 2009 10:07 AM

samters

Subject: RE: Re: Changes in surroundings

Thanks! Westerly isn’t that far

away! As for being qualified to make a doctor referral, in my opinion if

you see a doctor and you would see him again, that is a better referral than

randomly picking someone out if the health care provider list! J So in other words, you are

qualified in my eyes.

K.

From:

samters [mailto:samters ] On Behalf Of angel4mytull

Sent: Friday, April 03, 2009 6:22 PM

samters

Subject: Re: Changes in surroundings

, I really don't like to make Dr. referrals only because I

don't know that I am qualified enough to do so. I will say there is a

group in nearby Westerly, RI on Wells Street that has an awesome

reputation. You may want to call for a consultation. I hope that helps.

Good luck, Peace, Angel

--

- In samters ,

" Keefer " <julie.keefer@...> wrote:

>

> I didn't realize there were others here in New England! This was my

first

> winter in CT and to be honest I think I am doing better than I did in

NC. I

> have bad pollen allergies though and the long, cold winter is good for

that!

> I just in the past 2 weeks started getting stuffy, which is probably 6

weeks

> later in the year than I would get stuffy in NC. And that stuffiness

> coincided with the first of the pollen alerts from pollen.com! Stupid

> trees. I will have been up here a year in May and I think overall I

have

> been a bit better mainly because the allergens don't last as long. My

worst

> offended is grass and grass pollinates in NC from mid-February through

> December, so I would get , if I was lucky, about 6-8 weeks of good

> breathing. Fortunately I am not allergic to molds though I do my best

to

> keep things mold free, though I am not as good as I should be about

keeping

> the dust down. I also found that this winter I did best with a

humidifier

> running 24/7 in our bedroom. We had it set to keep the humidity at

roughly

> 50%, which felt most comfortable. It broke for a week and I was

miserable

> that week until we got the new part! During the spring I pretty much

forbid

> my husband to open the windows. I do not want all that pollen in my

house!

> So we run the AC as soon as it gets a little warm. In the fall we can

open

> the windows some, at least occasionally. But it is a good idea to

control

> what you can about your environment or at least control the worst

triggers.

> I'm allergic to my cat and she typically sleeps on my chest, I would

not

> have it any other way. I am more likely to be allergic to someone

else's

> cat. But it isn't a bad allergy for me and my allergist pretty much

said

> " you are so allergic to so many things, getting rid of one won't

really

> help. "

>

>

>

> Can y'all suggest any good ENTs or allergists in this area? I'm in the

> Groton, CT area and really need to find someone soon as I just got my

last

> refills!

>

>

>

> K.

>

>

>

> From: samters

[mailto:samters ]

On

Behalf Of

> angel4mytull

> Sent: Friday, April 03, 2009 9:40 AM

> samters

> Subject: Re: Changes in surroundings

>

>

> I'm right beside you in RI. I know all to well what a menace new

england

> weather is. I began changing my surroundings quit a while ago. A

little at a

> time. Dust is my worst know allerigin so I began by adding a bedroom

onto my

> home (which is old and has lots of old wood!!!).Put in hardwood

floors,

> sheetrock walls, very easy to clean. That may seem a little extreme

but I

> had to do it. Keeping my sleeping area dust free was battle

#1.(including

> changing sheets and blankets often putting all fabrics in the dryer

for

> 25min often to rid them of dust mites and such, vaccuming my

matttress,

> replacing pillows, to name a few) I have a cool mist vaporizor going

24/7 in

> winter and air conditioner in summer. I feel this made a huge

difference in

> my asthma and sinus infections. I don't let any family members or

friends

> who smoke in my house, sorry but thats just the way it is. Many of

them have

> quit so it was a benefit for both of us. I only use vinegar, lemon,

and

> baking soda to clean with, avoiding any harmfull smells I can't

smell!! My

> kids or husband will remove me from anyone I may be near at church or

in a

> reataurant that smells of purfume or smoke. Reading this back I look

like a

> real freak, but it has truly helped!! I have gone two years without

surgery

> with no polyps. Unfortunately I stay home a lot of the time, rinse

sinuses

> faithfully, take meds as prescribed, and take each new adventure as it

> comes. Prayer helps. I have been told by more than one Dr. to move out

of

> N.E. but this is home and I could never leave my kids or grandkids, so

this

> is way my of makig some improvements in my life. Hope you can do the

same,

> baby steps...........it will help. Angel

>

>

> > > >

> > > > Hi Angel, I have found this post! I did read it, and

believe me

it

> gave me comfort!! But I didn't twig that you were writing to me as

there are

> at least 3 Becky's /'s active on here now!

> > > >

> > > > Yes, I'm quite similar at the moment, and it absolutely

goes in

phases

> as most the time I just wouldn't react in this way to stress, but just

> occasionally...and it's always when I'm on the tail end of a steroid

burst,

> I can scream and shout and feel out of control. I know to remove

myslef to

> another room and lie down, but it is still horrible when it happens.

Luckily

> my kids aren't frightened of me lol. But, still, I wish it wouldn't

happen.

> I too am quite a spiritual person...and have had to dig deep into my

inner

> strength to get through life in general, nevermind life WITH Samters

and the

> cocktails of medication we are on.

> > > >

> > > > Anyway, it's good to talk, thank you!

> > > > Becky x

> > > > Angel

> > > > What changes in your surroundings have worked?? It has been

a

horrific

> cold and icy winter in Connecticut and my asthma has been awful. I am

very

> interested ..thanks

> > > >

>

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