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Having just found out i am allergice to cats

Posted By Ravyn_wolf (Calgary, Alberta Canada) on 09/16/2011

Having just found out I am allergic to cats, dogs, mold and dust, I am on antihistamines and eye drops, which are not working, and the allergist wants to start me on serum, which I don't really want to do and can't afford. My symptoms aren't typical of allergies, I have no nasal issues, and no congestion, only a more topical reaction around my eyes, swollen skin, dry, flaky, red, irritated and very itchy, I will add this is only on the skin, my eyeballs themselves have no issues, so I am thinking of starting to take ACV orally but am wondering if you have any suggestions for a topical ointment? I have tried various creams (unfraganced) and steroid with nothing working, any help anyone can offer would be great.

Unfortunately, my exposure to dogs and cats cannot be limited as I live with both and work in a vet clinic, and I'm looking into molds and dust in my home. Thanks!

Replied by Gavin (Manganui, Northland, New Zealand) on 09/16/2011

It might be worth trying MSM.. Its suposed to be such a super antioxident it removes the free radicals that cause the allergies before they take hold. There's plenty in fresh onions if you like raw onions. Otherwise it can be a bit pricey.

Replied by Francisca (Michelbach-le-bas, Alsace - France) on 09/18/2011

Maybe you should consider reading a book called The dry eye Remedy (I will review it on this site soon). I say this because the doctor who wrote the book, Robert Latkany, refers to the fact that many times eye drops cause allergies of the type you talk about. I thought that I had terrible allergies for many years but in the end I only suffered from dry eyes. Now my dry eyes issue is being addressed my eyes don't itch anymore! Sad no one saw it a number of years ago...... The book gives a lot of information about dry eyes, about the side effects of medication and a lot more!

Replied by Sierrahennessy (Fairfax, Usa) on 10/05/2011

My husband had this issue. He is allergic to nothing, yet he sneezes his head off. I, on the other hand, am allergic to a lot of environmental allergens. Just out of curiosity, is your clinic in Fairfax, VA? Mine has the same name. Anyway, I had the same problem, couldn't breathe. I was diagnosed with adult onset asthma, which was unreleated to allergies. It was triggered by pollutants, and solid particulates such as pollen, dust, ragweed, soil particles et al. It is often relieved immediately after a rain, only to come roaring back as the particulates that were knocked out of the air return to being airborne.

If you don't use a neti pot, start immediately. Use it as often as you like, I recommend a minimum of twice a day, morning and night. Increase your immune system by taking 1000 mg of C (no more, your body simply excretes the excess) and also zinc. Improve your digestive health and add to your immune system health. Take digestive enzymes and probiotics in capsule form, or eat yogurt until it comes out your nose. :) Take anti-oxyidents or eat the colored veggies. Eat a min. of five fruits and veggies a day. Select the herbal/supplement of your choice to improve breathing. Exercise in the morning, and not in cold weather. Use steam therapy nightly (2-3 cups distilled water NOT tap water), consider using gentle aromatherapy oils such as lavender for good days and eucaluptus for bad days. Use (1-3) drops either or both, add carefully if needed.

The thing of it is, it is impossible for all potential allergies to be tested, so I suspect you're not allergy free, just free of the common ones. That leaves you, potentially, with the uncommon ones, congrats. *wry smile* For more info. , try the website www.care2.com which is written by Annie Bond among others, who is one of those people with uncommon allergies. The website gets my highest rating. Annie's receipes for cleaning without chemicals should be followed no matter who you are!

Did your allergist have you blow into a tube to determine your peak air flow? It is imperative that this test be done, regardless of your allergic symptoms or results. Signs your peak flow is low include low grade constant headache, low grade never ending fatigue, sleeping more than 8-9 hours per day, coughing without production, dizziness after climbing stairs, feeling like someone is strangling you by putting a clenched hand around your trachea or throat.

I hope my own experiences help.

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