it continues

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Hate to say this, the longer I stay in Fl, the more I hate it. Next

course of action (in progress already), looking to re-locate. The say

Az butI don't think there is a perfect place anywhere for the

allergies/asthma.

Last night's post was the pharmacies did not have the medcines. I

have to say though, the tech was SOOOOOOOOOO kind. She called within

a 15 mile radius of Walgreens, CVS, Target, Costco, Sweetbay, Publix.

No one carried these meds.

My dr did not answer her several calls. I called NY dr. NY dr

explained it would be unprofessional if he prescribed meds, it would

be stepping on toes. However, he asked me for the dr's office number

so he'd speak to the answering service. 30 minutes later, when I

reached my threshold and was about to go to the ER bc I was getting

sicker, Walgreens called. The Fl dr called in with new prescripts.

9:45PM, I finally got meds.

When I got home, I called the NY dr. He explained what he said to my

dr here. I also told him about that RN stating at me on the Xolair

and getting sick. Like everyone here, he stated she was ignorant.

Talk about having advocates on your side and angels.

Today, I feel a whole lot better. Temp is down to 100. And I can

eat!! Before I was getting sick bc of the post nasal drip. Losing

weight is a good thing, but not like this. (Dr's say there is no need

to lose weight, but I know how my clothes fit, so if they are

snug...well...

My wallet is hurting and I feel like I work for meds. But feeling

better, it was worth it!

I thank everyone for their posts about Astelin. I was never on this

drug. Doug, I have used simply saline for years and that does

wonders. Your technique however, I will add to my routine. Thank you.

I am now using asteline in conjunction with Rhinocort.

Question: Nasonex and rhinocort are basically the same, no? I have

BCBS: FL. Does anyone know if Nasonex is a little cheaper with the co-

pay? Rhinocort is $40. Most of my meds are $40 with the co-pay.

Xolair continues 2 a month. Fl Dr said next Xolair visit, he will

check IGE levels and see if any changes need to be made from there.

Hmmm.

ALso: Xolair: BCBS is making me nuts. (I know, join the club). I am

finding inconsistencies.Dr's office tells me I have to call to renew

the prescript, so I do, like I have been doing for a few years now.

last time I called, they said the dr's office has to call it in. Dr's

office says no, I have to. Also, I used to get orders for 2 months,

now it's a month only. Yet when I went to the dr, there was still 2

months supply. This is making me nuts. Anyone else?

Thanks