Guest #1 May 9, 2003 Fun was had by all yesterday afternoon as I went to an allergy clinic in an effort to determine the root cause of the sinus infections I keep getting. The clinician put droplets of 40 different substances on my forearms, then poked them with a sharp object to make sure they went in... "ooh-ow-ooh-ow-ooh-ow-ooh-ow-ooh-ow!" It didn't hurt, I was just being dramatic for the RN who was doing the testing - she got a laugh out of it. Then I had to sit totally still like a meditiating Jedi for 15 minutes, trying not to move despite itching, etc. in my arms. Net result - NOTHING. NO reaction to any of the common substances that trigger allergic reactions. Not that I mind - it's just that I still get sinus infections despite two operations. I'm just wondering what it's going to take to make them stop. After that, I got phlebotomized and had some nasal mucous collected (yuck!). The specialist is hoping that immunity information can be gleaned from these, but I doubt it'll do anything."The mouse does not know life until it is in the mouth of the cat." Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
skymama 37 #2 May 9, 2003 Argh, allergy tests, yuck! I can still remember very vividly when I was 6 years old, and they numbered each arm up and down it to 44, and then poked me over and over. I ended up going on twice a month allergy shots for 6 years! I was also tested over and over in the backs on my arms and also had to suffer through the back scratch test (the absolute worst!). Now I can stand any type of needle coming at me at least. That epidural during childbirth was nuthin'! Mark, I hope they figure out what's ailing you soon! She is Da Man, and you better not mess with Da Man, because she will lay some keepdown on you faster than, well, really fast. ~Billvon Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Guest #3 May 9, 2003 Thanks! I must be honest that the operations did give me some relief. I was getting infections back-to back before the surgery last September. Since then, I've had only one full-blown infection, so it's helped a lot. I would like it all to go away for good though. What a nuisance.... "The mouse does not know life until it is in the mouth of the cat." Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
