Guest guest Posted July 14, 2002 Report Share Posted July 14, 2002 Spelling don't count, it is the friendships that are important Jerry Akren wrote: Sorry I seem to never spell it right. Mr. Jerry Akren (619)579-1101 jerryjakren@... >From: Charlotte >Reply-To: asthma >To: asthma >Subject: Re: Re: allergy shots >Date: Wed, 10 Jul 2002 14:51:21 -0700 (PDT) > > > I'm not sure if you mean Clariton but I did take it for a while. After 2 months I still didn't get relief, got the dose increased and it caused sleepyness which I can't deal with. I don't like feeling drugged or tired so I switched. Now my grandson uses it with very good results, although he doesn't have asthma. >Char > > Jerry Akren wrote: >Don't you ever try Clarton??? > > > > > >Mr. Jerry Akren (619)579-1101 jerryjakren@... >From: Charlotte > >Reply-To: asthma >To: asthma >Subject: Re: Re: allergy shots >Date: Tue, 9 Jul 2002 06:51:46 -0700 (PDT) > > > How did you respond to the allergy testing? If you had any asthma reactions, then you might have it with the shots. I personally had a very bad attack after just testing so never did the actual shots. With all the other meds available now for allergies, I don't want to risk an attack. >I use the nasal spray Flonase for my allergies. It does great and if I happen to get into something that sets off a sneezing/running nose/watery eye thing I use Tylenol allergy tabs for a day or so with it. >Good luck, >Char > > Henry wrote: I start my shots in two-three weeks and I am not >looking forward to it. I was just found out I have >asthma and allergies and was recommended to get the >shots to help control the asthma. I hope this will be >the end of a long beginning. >--- niikiandpopcorn wrote: > > > > > Has anyone had allergy shots, and did the shots > > make your asthma > > worse? If > > > so, how? What type of reactions did you have to > > the shots? > > > > > > Please tell me your stories. I am starting shots > > next month, and > > really > > > want to know about what to expect. > > > > > > beth Well Beth ive been going for weekly allergy > > shots for six > > months now,.The firdt batch made me dizzy > > lightheaded and i almost > > past out but i still get them.They still make my arm > > swell itch. What > > are you allergic to.I get three and once i have the > > skin testing for > > the venom it probaly be more/ anything esle you > > would like to know let > > me know oh yeah it could take up to a year before > > you notice any > > difference. > > > > > > >__________________________________________________ > Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted July 16, 2002 Report Share Posted July 16, 2002 Oh yes!! Most people take breathing for granted but if you have to fight to get that next lung full of air, it is very tiring!! Also I find that most of the meds that you have to live with are draining. A better eating plan and vitamins are a great help. I take several since a multi just doesn't fill the bill. I know other asthmatics who have developed personalized vitamin plans as well. You start with a basic plan and work it out. It can mean alot in the quality of life. Char Glenna Burgess wrote: I agree with you Charolette, it is lonely. I love this group rtoo. I have never heard that about it being all in somebody's head, but nothing could be farther from the truth. One thing I have heard, and I want to see if it is true for anyone else, You seem to get so tired! Glenna Re: Re: allergy shots >Date: Tue, 9 Jul 2002 06:51:46 -0700 (PDT) > > > How did you respond to the allergy testing? If you had any asthma reactions, then you might have it with the shots. I personally had a very bad attack after just testing so never did ! the actual shots. With all the other meds available now for allergies, I don't want to risk an attack. >I use the nasal spray Flonase for my allergies. It does great and if I happen to get into something that sets off a sneezing/running nose/watery eye thing I use Tylenol allergy tabs for a day or so with it. >Good luck, >Char > > Henry wrote: I start my shots in two-three weeks and I am not >looking forward to it. I was just found out I have >asthma and allergies and was recommended to get the >shots to help control the asthma. I hope this will be >the end of a long beginning. >--- niikiandpopcorn wrote: > > > > > Has anyone had allergy shots, and did the shots > > make your asthma > > worse? If > > > so, how? What type of reactions did you have to > > the shots? > > > > > > Please tell me your stories. I am starting shots > > next month, ! and > > really > > > want to know about what to expect. > > > > > > beth Well Beth ive been going for weekly allergy > > shots for six > > months now,.The firdt batch made me dizzy > > lightheaded and i almost > > past out but i still get them.They still make my arm > > swell itch. What > > are you allergic to.I get three and once i have the > > skin testing for > > the venom it probaly be more/ anything esle you > > would like to know let > > me know oh yeah it could take up to a year before > > you notice any > > difference. > > > > > > >__________________________________________________ > Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted July 17, 2002 Report Share Posted July 17, 2002 Hi Glenna, Yes just trying to breath is hard work for asthmatic lungs. Once you get on the right meds, hopefully the breathing will be a bit easier. The advair made a big difference for my breathing. I just huffed and puffed all the time before I started on it. Hugs, Anneliese -----Original Message-----From: Glenna Burgess Sent: Tuesday, July 16, 2002 4:54 AMTo: asthma Subject: Re: Re: allergy shots I agree with you Charolette, it is lonely. I love this group rtoo. I have never heard that about it being all in somebody's head, but nothing could be farther from the truth. One thing I have heard, and I want to see if it is true for anyone else, You seem to get so tired! Glenna Re: Re: allergy shots >Date: Tue, 9 Jul 2002 06:51:46 -0700 (PDT) > > > How did you respond to the allergy testing? If you had any asthma reactions, then you might have it with the shots. I personally had a very bad attack after just testing so never did ! the actual shots. With all the other meds available now for allergies, I don't want to risk an attack. >I use the nasal spray Flonase for my allergies. It does great and if I happen to get into something that sets off a sneezing/running nose/watery eye thing I use Tylenol allergy tabs for a day or so with it. >Good luck, >Char > > Henry wrote: I start my shots in two-three weeks and I am not >looking forward to it. I was just found out I have >asthma and allergies and was recommended to get the >shots to help control the asthma. I hope this will be >the end of a long beginning. >--- niikiandpopcorn wrote: > > > > > Has anyone had allergy shots, and did the shots > > make your asthma > > worse? If > > > so, how? What type of reactions did you have to > > the shots? > > > > > > Please tell me your stories. I am starting shots > > next month, ! and > > really > > > want to know about what to expect. > > > > > > beth Well Beth ive been going for weekly allergy > > shots for six > > months now,.The firdt batch made me dizzy > > lightheaded and i almost > > past out but i still get them.They still make my arm > > swell itch. What > > are you allergic to.I get three and once i have the > > skin testing for > > the venom it probaly be more/ anything esle you > > would like to know let > > me know oh yeah it could take up to a year before > > you notice any > > difference. > > > > > > >__________________________________________________ > Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted July 17, 2002 Report Share Posted July 17, 2002 I'm so glad that having the right medicine will maybe do the trick. Thanks again. Hugs, Glenna Re: Re: allergy shots >Date: Tue, 9 Jul 2002 06:51:46 -0700 (PDT) > > > How did you respond to the allergy testing? If you had any asthma reactions, then you might have it with the shots. I personally had a very bad attack after just testing so never did ! the actual shots. With all the other meds available now for allergies, I don't want to risk an attack. >I use the nasal spray Flonase for my allergies. It does great and if I happen to get into something that sets off a sneezing/running nose/watery eye thing I use Tylenol allergy tabs for a day or so with it. >Good luck, >Char > > Henry wrote: I start my shots in two-three weeks and I am not >looking forward to it. I was just found out I have >asthma and allergies and was recommended to get the >shots to help control the asthma. I hope this will be >the end of a long beginning. >--- niikiandpopcorn wrote: > > > > > Has anyone had allergy shots, and did the shots > > make your asthma > > worse? If > > > so, how? What type of reactions did you have to > > the shots? > > > > > > Please tell me your stories. I am starting shots > > next month, ! and > > really > > > want to know about what to expect. > > > > > > beth Well Beth ive been going for weekly allergy > > shots for six > > months now,.The firdt batch made me dizzy > > lightheaded and i almost > > past out but i still get them.They still make my arm > > swell itch. What > > are you allergic to.I get three and once i have the > > skin testing for > > the venom it probaly be more/ anything esle you > > would like to know let > > me know oh yeah it could take up to a year before > > you notice any > > difference. > > > > > > >__________________________________________________ > Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted October 2, 2002 Report Share Posted October 2, 2002 Hi Beth: Four years ago I was diagnosed will asthma brought on by allergies. I was advised by my Pulmonary Dr and Allergy to go for shots. Was tested for allergies and came up with as the doctor would say {I have more allergies than anyone she has seen). Started shots, two a week, one in each arm and at that time they told me it would take at least 3 to 4 years to notice any difference. I was certainly willing to do that since anything at that time would be better than being sick. My medical coverage changed and I had to change Dr. and she gave me other allergy tests which also came up positive. Had to start all over again, Oh well. I thought. After three years I started to notice that every I got the shots I would have a reaction. like wheezing and coughing ( which should not be) The doctors decided to stop the shots to see if things got a little better and they did, but not by much. I am still undecided weather to start them all over again but for now I am not ready to start. That being said, I have five sons, three have severe allergies that have resulted in polyps and many, many operations. They have all gone for allergy shots and they are 100 % better. What has not worked for me has worked for them in a big way. The medical consensus is that shots are a valuable tool for allergies and most people do well with them. Hope this has helped. Many blessings Maureen Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted October 3, 2002 Report Share Posted October 3, 2002 allergy shots Hi Beth: Four years ago I was diagnosed will asthma brought on by allergies. I was advised by my Pulmonary Dr and Allergy to go for shots. Was tested for allergies and came up with as the doctor would say {I have more allergies than anyone she has seen). Started shots, two a week, one in each arm and at that time they told me it would take at least 3 to 4 years to notice any difference. I was certainly willing to do that since anything at that time would be better than being sick. My medical coverage changed and I had to change Dr. and she gave me other allergy tests which also came up positive. Had to start all over again, Oh well. I thought. After three years I started to notice that every I got the shots I would have a reaction. like wheezing and coughing ( which should not be) The doctors decided to stop the shots to see if things got a little better and they did, but not by much. I am still undecided weather to start them all over again but for now I am not ready to start. That being said, I have five sons, three have severe allergies that have resulted in polyps and many, many operations. They have all gone for allergy shots and they are 100 % better. What has not worked for me has worked for them in a big way. The medical consensus is that shots are a valuable tool for allergies and most people do well with them. Hope this has helped. Many blessings Maureen Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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