Re: Poll - is it just me or...

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> Although I am a Samters sufferer, I also worry that I might have some " sick

house " issues, so I before I start throwing money at another problem I thought

I'd check in with you all to compare a few factors if you don't mind.

> 1. Do your sinuses act up noticeably in the fall and winter when the heat

comes on?

> 2. During the cold months, are you stuffed up indoors and breathing better

outside?

> 3. Do you own a pet? How long have you have you lived with one?

> 4. Do you have to control mildew in your tub/shower area?

>

> I'd appreciate any replies, opinions, knowledge, etc. Thanks!

>

1. Sinuses act up all year long, hot,cold, outdoors, indoors.

2.Wheeze alot outdoors winter, spring, fall, summer.

3.Have always had anumals, now have a cat and an allergen free dog.

4. I clean with vinegar, so I don't do chemicals, and no mildew problem

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samters From: yvtt_m@...Date: Wed, 12 Jan 2011 18:41:25 +0000Subject: Poll - is it just me or...

Although I am a Samters sufferer, I also worry that I might have some "sick house" issues, so I before I start throwing money at another problem I thought I'd check in with you all to compare a few factors if you don't mind. 1. Do your sinuses act up noticeably in the fall and winter when the heat comes on?

yes and in particular when the rain sets in2. During the cold months, are you stuffed up indoors and breathing better outside?

it al depends on the weather at the time3. Do you own a pet? How long have you have you lived with one?

two cats and no problems with them as i've been tested, lived with them most of my life4. Do you have to control mildew in your tub/shower area?

mildew is a problem but i control it with bleach. i've also been desensitised again it which is a huge bonus..I'd appreciate any replies, opinions, knowledge, etc. Thanks!

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On Wed, Jan 12, 2011 at 12:41 PM, <yvtt_m@...> wrote:

 

Although I am a Samters sufferer, I also worry that I might have some " sick house " issues, so I before I start throwing money at another problem I thought I'd check in with you all to compare a few factors if you don't mind.

1. Do your sinuses act up noticeably in the fall and winter when the heat comes on? Winters are worse. 

 

2. During the cold months, are you stuffed up indoors and breathing better outside? I always breathe better in below freezing air.  It reduces inflammation I believe.3. Do you own a pet? How long have you have you lived with one?  I did not have a pet with the most severe onset of symptoms.  I did get one afterward though, about 1 year later.  I've had dogs for the last 13 years, and after they died I got a cat.

4. Do you have to control mildew in your tub/shower area?No.  I did have severe mold issue in my home a few years ago from a couple of pipe leaks.  Because I couln't afford to fix it right away, I moved out to the garage for a month.  The biggest thing I noticed after leaving the mold in my house was the amount of energy I had.  There was no difference in my chronic headaches though.

I'd appreciate any replies, opinions, knowledge, etc. Thanks!

I have gone through a million things trying to see if symptoms are caused by environmental things.  Through everything I've tried, I did find that environmental things can cause symptoms to be worse from increased inflammation but so far I do not believe that my severe symptoms ie: headaches are related to an environmental cause.

I've tried all kinds of vitamins etc. too.  I've found that my sense of smell gets better from taking vit. D3 capsules.  My moods are better too:)

I also drink apple cider vinegar off and on during the day mixed with lots of water and find that it helps reduce inflammation.  After a miscarriage I developed my allergy to Aspirin.  I know that hormones are tied into the onset of this disease for me.  I'm almost 50.  Maybe lack of estrogen will cause my symptoms to go away the last few decades of my life.  Oh that would be sooooo wonderful.  I'm a dreamer.

Hope this helps.

Tami

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Hi Tami, I don't write to much on here, but I also had the hormone Aspirin Allergy onset too. It happened right after I gave birth to my 1st daughter they were giving me Aspirin for the pain when it started. Mold, Rain, and Cats are also worse for me as far as environmental goes. Sent on the Sprint® Now Network from my BlackBerry®From: Tami Uelmen Klumpyan <tami111555@...>Sender: samters Date: Wed, 12 Jan 2011 21:02:26 -0600<samters >Reply samters Subject: Re: Poll - is it just me or... True Ark CreationsTami's Berry Farmwww.truearkcreations.comEveryday holds a possibility of a miracle!  On Wed, Jan 12, 2011 at 12:41 PM, <yvtt_m@...> wrote:  Although I am a Samters sufferer, I also worry that I might have some " sick house " issues, so I before I start throwing money at another problem I thought I'd check in with you all to compare a few factors if you don't mind. 1. Do your sinuses act up noticeably in the fall and winter when the heat comes on? Winters are worse.   2. During the cold months, are you stuffed up indoors and breathing better outside? I always breathe better in below freezing air.  It reduces inflammation I believe.3. Do you own a pet? How long have you have you lived with one?  I did not have a pet with the most severe onset of symptoms.  I did get one afterward though, about 1 year later.  I've had dogs for the last 13 years, and after they died I got a cat.4. Do you have to control mildew in your tub/shower area?No.  I did have severe mold issue in my home a few years ago from a couple of pipe leaks.  Because I couln't afford to fix it right away, I moved out to the garage for a month.  The biggest thing I noticed after leaving the mold in my house was the amount of energy I had.  There was no difference in my chronic headaches though.I'd appreciate any replies, opinions, knowledge, etc. Thanks! I have gone through a million things trying to see if symptoms are caused by environmental things.  Through everything I've tried, I did find that environmental things can cause symptoms to be worse from increased inflammation but so far I do not believe that my severe symptoms ie: headaches are related to an environmental cause.I've tried all kinds of vitamins etc. too.  I've found that my sense of smell gets better from taking vit. D3 capsules.  My moods are better too:)I also drink apple cider vinegar off and on during the day mixed with lots of water and find that it helps reduce inflammation.  After a miscarriage I developed my allergy to Aspirin.  I know that hormones are tied into the onset of this disease for me.  I'm almost 50.  Maybe lack of estrogen will cause my symptoms to go away the last few decades of my life.  Oh that would be sooooo wonderful.  I'm a dreamer.Hope this helps.Tami

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1. Do your sinuses act up noticeably in the fall and winter when the heat comes on? Yes

2. During the cold months, are you stuffed up indoors and breathing better outside?Yes

3. Do you own a pet? How long have you have you lived with one?No

4. Do you have to control mildew in your tub/shower area?No

I'd appreciate any replies, opinions, knowledge, etc. Thanks!

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I started developing an allergy to Ibuprofen/Aspirin while taking it to control

severe menstrual cramps. There could be some sort of hormone connection although

there are men on this list who suffer from Samter's too. I was taking 800 mg

tablets at the time so perhaps my liver is just not able to process

chemicals/drugs as well as others.

Since that time I have become very sensitive to perfumes, which I've read can

mimic estrogens in the body. Lately I've also developed a sensitivity to

Tylenol, although I can tolerate it if I take NAC at the same time. I recently

discovered a study that links Acetominophen to asthma as well:

(http://www.cnn.com/2010/HEALTH/08/13/acetaminophen.may.double.asthma.risk/index\

..html)

Two other things happened when I started developing symptoms:

1. A close friend of mine passed away that weekend.

2. I was living in a basement apartment that began to develop a very musty

smell. I moved out 6 months later but never was able to determine for sure if

there was mold growing there or not.

I've often wondered if this whole thing was triggered by a huge emotional loss

followed by environmental factors. Of course, I think we are all trying to make

some sense of this since there currently aren't very many answers.

Janae

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> >

> >

> > Although I am a Samters sufferer, I also worry that I might have some " sick

> > house " issues, so I before I start throwing money at another problem I

> > thought I'd check in with you all to compare a few factors if you don't

> > mind.

> > 1. Do your sinuses act up noticeably in the fall and winter when the heat

> > comes on? Winters are worse.

> >

>

> 2. During the cold months, are you stuffed up indoors and breathing better

> outside? I always breathe better in below freezing air. It reduces

> inflammation I believe.

> 3. Do you own a pet? How long have you have you lived with one? I did not

> have a pet with the most severe onset of symptoms. I did get one afterward

> though, about 1 year later. I've had dogs for the last 13 years, and after

> they died I got a cat.

> 4. Do you have to control mildew in your tub/shower area?

> No. I did have severe mold issue in my home a few years ago from a couple

> of pipe leaks. Because I couln't afford to fix it right away, I moved out

> to the garage for a month. The biggest thing I noticed after leaving the

> mold in my house was the amount of energy I had. There was no difference in

> my chronic headaches though.

> I'd appreciate any replies, opinions, knowledge, etc. Thanks!

> I have gone through a million things trying to see if symptoms are caused by

> environmental things. Through everything I've tried, I did find that

> environmental things can cause symptoms to be worse from increased

> inflammation but so far I do not believe that my severe symptoms ie:

> headaches are related to an environmental cause.

> I've tried all kinds of vitamins etc. too. I've found that my sense of

> smell gets better from taking vit. D3 capsules. My moods are better too:)

> I also drink apple cider vinegar off and on during the day mixed with lots

> of water and find that it helps reduce inflammation. After a miscarriage I

> developed my allergy to Aspirin. I know that hormones are tied into the

> onset of this disease for me. I'm almost 50. Maybe lack of estrogen will

> cause my symptoms to go away the last few decades of my life. Oh that would

> be sooooo wonderful. I'm a dreamer.

> Hope this helps.

> Tami

>

>

> >

>

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Tami,

Sorry to tell you this, but my symptoms have only gotten worse with age. I'm

over 50.

>

> >

> >

> > Although I am a Samters sufferer, I also worry that I might have some " sick

> > house " issues, so I before I start throwing money at another problem I

> > thought I'd check in with you all to compare a few factors if you don't

> > mind.

> > 1. Do your sinuses act up noticeably in the fall and winter when the heat

> > comes on? Winters are worse.

> >

>

> 2. During the cold months, are you stuffed up indoors and breathing better

> outside? I always breathe better in below freezing air. It reduces

> inflammation I believe.

> 3. Do you own a pet? How long have you have you lived with one? I did not

> have a pet with the most severe onset of symptoms. I did get one afterward

> though, about 1 year later. I've had dogs for the last 13 years, and after

> they died I got a cat.

> 4. Do you have to control mildew in your tub/shower area?

> No. I did have severe mold issue in my home a few years ago from a couple

> of pipe leaks. Because I couln't afford to fix it right away, I moved out

> to the garage for a month. The biggest thing I noticed after leaving the

> mold in my house was the amount of energy I had. There was no difference in

> my chronic headaches though.

> I'd appreciate any replies, opinions, knowledge, etc. Thanks!

> I have gone through a million things trying to see if symptoms are caused by

> environmental things. Through everything I've tried, I did find that

> environmental things can cause symptoms to be worse from increased

> inflammation but so far I do not believe that my severe symptoms ie:

> headaches are related to an environmental cause.

> I've tried all kinds of vitamins etc. too. I've found that my sense of

> smell gets better from taking vit. D3 capsules. My moods are better too:)

> I also drink apple cider vinegar off and on during the day mixed with lots

> of water and find that it helps reduce inflammation. After a miscarriage I

> developed my allergy to Aspirin. I know that hormones are tied into the

> onset of this disease for me. I'm almost 50. Maybe lack of estrogen will

> cause my symptoms to go away the last few decades of my life. Oh that would

> be sooooo wonderful. I'm a dreamer.

> Hope this helps.

> Tami

>

>

> >

>

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Thank you for your replies. Regarding the effect of cold air on the sinuses,

this is certainly true. In addition to the matter of warm vs. cold air though, I

suspect an air quality or allergy issue. The reason for this is that I breathe

pretty well (relatively speaking) during the summer months, and I think that's

both indoors and out. As soon as the heat's turned on & the house closed up my

sinuses swell up so that I can hardly rinse them or sniff my steroid spray.

Also, after reading some scary stuff about live Christmas trees & indoor

pollution, I went without one this year. I still felt stuffy. I run two BlueAir

filters at all times. Woe is me.

>

> Although I am a Samters sufferer, I also worry that I might have some " sick

house " issues, so I before I start throwing money at another problem I thought

I'd check in with you all to compare a few factors if you don't mind.

> 1. Do your sinuses act up noticeably in the fall and winter when the heat

comes on?

> 2. During the cold months, are you stuffed up indoors and breathing better

outside?

> 3. Do you own a pet? How long have you have you lived with one?

> 4. Do you have to control mildew in your tub/shower area?

>

> I'd appreciate any replies, opinions, knowledge, etc. Thanks!

>

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> 1. Do your sinuses act up noticeably in the fall and winter when the heat

comes on?

I tend to have more problems in Fall, and put that down to increased mould

spores in the air from damp grasses (dampness caused by increased dew). I am not

allergic to any moulds or pollens, so I put it down to increased particulate

matter that irritates the mucus membranes in my airways. My symptoms also

increase in summer on windy days,especially if they are hazy.

> 2. During the cold months, are you stuffed up indoors and breathing better

outside?

I always have a window open in the house even when heating it. I crave fresh

air. I love being warm but need cool air to breathe better. Could be

psychosomatic, I don't know. I rug up with extra clothes and sometimes a rug and

a hot water bottle when watching television and keep the ambient temperature

from our wood stove around 20 degrees Celcius. I have a LOT of problems with

air-conditioning and can't be an room which is gas heated without a flu for more

than half an hour.

> 3. Do you own a pet? How long have you have you lived with one?

The only pets we have in the house are goldfish and green tree frogs.

> 4. Do you have to control mildew in your tub/shower area?

Luckily we live in a dry area.

I'd like to try very diluted apple cider vinegar but the last time I did it gave

me diarrohea. I can't eat pickles because the vinegar sets off my asthma.

Beverley

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Interesting responses because I

think my answers are opposite to a lot of them…

Although I am a Samters sufferer, I also worry

that I might have some " sick house " issues, so I before I start

throwing money at another problem I thought I'd check in with you all to

compare a few factors if you don't mind.

1. Do your sinuses act up noticeably in the fall and winter when the heat comes

on? No, my sinuses get better in the winter but

I do have to run a humidifier or the dry air makes the mucus get really

thick. I take Mucinex all winter to help with this, per my ENT’s

suggestion, which helps a ton. I am miserable most of the spring and

summer, mainly due to bad pollen allergies. I do not open the windows in

the spring and summer and live in air conditioning. If I didn’t, I wouldn’t

be able to breathe. I do open the windows in the fall. It is way to

freaking cold to open them in the winter!

2. During the cold months, are you stuffed up indoors and breathing better

outside? Nope. When I go out in the

cold my nose tends to get stuffed up and runny and the first thing I have to do

when I come inside is blow my nose!! Drives me nuts, esp. since I have a

long walk in the cold to get into work.

3. Do you own a pet? How long have you have you lived with one? I’ve had pets all my life, dogs and cats and

up until recently I had a horse. I currently have 2 dogs and a cat.

I’ve tested allergic to cats but it tends to be more my eyes itch if I pet

one then rub my eyes. She sleeps on my chest. My symptoms do not

get better when I am away from the pets.

4. Do you have to control mildew in your tub/shower area? Yes, but that has more to do with the poor ventilation

in the bathroom and the fact that mildew is icky and we don’t want it

ruining the house. We use bleach. Thankfully I am not allergic to

molds and mildew, one of the few things I am not allergic to!

I'd appreciate any replies, opinions, knowledge, etc. Thanks!

K.

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> 1. Do your sinuses act up noticeably in the fall and winter when the heat

> comes on? absolutely!!! WAY WAY worse the colder it gets

>

>

> 2. During the cold months, are you stuffed up indoors and breathing better

> outside? yes, it's like my congestion kicks into high gear when i'm inside.

>

>

> 3. Do you own a pet? How long have you have you lived with one? I have a dog

and a cat but have had allergy testing showing I have no animal allergies. Plus

my symptoms with samters did not increase when I got my dog - which was after I

was diagnosed with samters.

>

> 4. Do you have to control mildew in your tub/shower area? I don't have any

noticeable mildew issues in my shower area.

>

>

Thanks for the post about the cold - I've notice a huge difference from this

summer. and as the winters have hit in the teens and below zero my sympotms have

gotten worse. I just bought a humidifier - hopefully that will provide some

relief>

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Interesting that those are noting the onset of samters during or after

pregnancy.

My symptoms came on immediately after the birth of my son in the recovery room

of the hospital. It was like night and day. My mom and I were like what is going

on? I was sneezing like crazy. I wasn't diagnosed for another 4 years, and when

I told my ent doctor that I felt like it started right after the birth of my son

- he brushed it off saying their was no relation.

I always new it was b.s. because I had NEVER had any type of allergic reaction

before that day in the hospital.

And the ladies that posted this have reconfirmed my thoughts.

>

> >

> >

> > Although I am a Samters sufferer, I also worry that I might have some " sick

> > house " issues, so I before I start throwing money at another problem I

> > thought I'd check in with you all to compare a few factors if you don't

> > mind.

> > 1. Do your sinuses act up noticeably in the fall and winter when the heat

> > comes on? Winters are worse.

> >

>

> 2. During the cold months, are you stuffed up indoors and breathing better

> outside? I always breathe better in below freezing air. It reduces

> inflammation I believe.

> 3. Do you own a pet? How long have you have you lived with one? I did not

> have a pet with the most severe onset of symptoms. I did get one afterward

> though, about 1 year later. I've had dogs for the last 13 years, and after

> they died I got a cat.

> 4. Do you have to control mildew in your tub/shower area?

> No. I did have severe mold issue in my home a few years ago from a couple

> of pipe leaks. Because I couln't afford to fix it right away, I moved out

> to the garage for a month. The biggest thing I noticed after leaving the

> mold in my house was the amount of energy I had. There was no difference in

> my chronic headaches though.

> I'd appreciate any replies, opinions, knowledge, etc. Thanks!

> I have gone through a million things trying to see if symptoms are caused by

> environmental things. Through everything I've tried, I did find that

> environmental things can cause symptoms to be worse from increased

> inflammation but so far I do not believe that my severe symptoms ie:

> headaches are related to an environmental cause.

> I've tried all kinds of vitamins etc. too. I've found that my sense of

> smell gets better from taking vit. D3 capsules. My moods are better too:)

> I also drink apple cider vinegar off and on during the day mixed with lots

> of water and find that it helps reduce inflammation. After a miscarriage I

> developed my allergy to Aspirin. I know that hormones are tied into the

> onset of this disease for me. I'm almost 50. Maybe lack of estrogen will

> cause my symptoms to go away the last few decades of my life. Oh that would

> be sooooo wonderful. I'm a dreamer.

> Hope this helps.

> Tami

>

>

> >

>

[Guest guest]

> >

> > >

> > >

> > > Although I am a Samters sufferer, I also worry that I might have some

" sick

> > > house " issues, so I before I start throwing money at another problem I

> > > thought I'd check in with you all to compare a few factors if you don't

> > > mind.

> > > 1. Do your sinuses act up noticeably in the fall and winter when the heat

> > > comes on? Winters are worse.

> > >

> >

> > 2. During the cold months, are you stuffed up indoors and breathing better

> > outside? I always breathe better in below freezing air. It reduces

> > inflammation I believe.

> > 3. Do you own a pet? How long have you have you lived with one? I did not

> > have a pet with the most severe onset of symptoms. I did get one afterward

> > though, about 1 year later. I've had dogs for the last 13 years, and after

> > they died I got a cat.

> > 4. Do you have to control mildew in your tub/shower area?

> > No. I did have severe mold issue in my home a few years ago from a couple

> > of pipe leaks. Because I couln't afford to fix it right away, I moved out

> > to the garage for a month. The biggest thing I noticed after leaving the

> > mold in my house was the amount of energy I had. There was no difference in

> > my chronic headaches though.

> > I'd appreciate any replies, opinions, knowledge, etc. Thanks!

> > I have gone through a million things trying to see if symptoms are caused by

> > environmental things. Through everything I've tried, I did find that

> > environmental things can cause symptoms to be worse from increased

> > inflammation but so far I do not believe that my severe symptoms ie:

> > headaches are related to an environmental cause.

> > I've tried all kinds of vitamins etc. too. I've found that my sense of

> > smell gets better from taking vit. D3 capsules. My moods are better too:)

> > I also drink apple cider vinegar off and on during the day mixed with lots

> > of water and find that it helps reduce inflammation. After a miscarriage I

> > developed my allergy to Aspirin. I know that hormones are tied into the

> > onset of this disease for me. I'm almost 50. Maybe lack of estrogen will

> > cause my symptoms to go away the last few decades of my life. Oh that would

> > be sooooo wonderful. I'm a dreamer.

> > Hope this helps.

> > Tami

> >

> >

> > >

> >

>

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Interesting. My symptoms also popped up right after the birth of my second

child. I took Advil and ended up in the emergency room. I'd never had a problem

before.

Since I have been desensitized and had surgery, I feel much better. I have been

tested for so many allergies and have always come up " non-allergic " . It seems

most of you have lots of other allergies. Anyone out there have no other

diagnosed allergies?

Christy

> >

> > >

> > >

> > > Although I am a Samters sufferer, I also worry that I might have some

" sick

> > > house " issues, so I before I start throwing money at another problem I

> > > thought I'd check in with you all to compare a few factors if you don't

> > > mind.

> > > 1. Do your sinuses act up noticeably in the fall and winter when the heat

> > > comes on? Winters are worse.

> > >

> >

> > 2. During the cold months, are you stuffed up indoors and breathing better

> > outside? I always breathe better in below freezing air. It reduces

> > inflammation I believe.

> > 3. Do you own a pet? How long have you have you lived with one? I did not

> > have a pet with the most severe onset of symptoms. I did get one afterward

> > though, about 1 year later. I've had dogs for the last 13 years, and after

> > they died I got a cat.

> > 4. Do you have to control mildew in your tub/shower area?

> > No. I did have severe mold issue in my home a few years ago from a couple

> > of pipe leaks. Because I couln't afford to fix it right away, I moved out

> > to the garage for a month. The biggest thing I noticed after leaving the

> > mold in my house was the amount of energy I had. There was no difference in

> > my chronic headaches though.

> > I'd appreciate any replies, opinions, knowledge, etc. Thanks!

> > I have gone through a million things trying to see if symptoms are caused by

> > environmental things. Through everything I've tried, I did find that

> > environmental things can cause symptoms to be worse from increased

> > inflammation but so far I do not believe that my severe symptoms ie:

> > headaches are related to an environmental cause.

> > I've tried all kinds of vitamins etc. too. I've found that my sense of

> > smell gets better from taking vit. D3 capsules. My moods are better too:)

> > I also drink apple cider vinegar off and on during the day mixed with lots

> > of water and find that it helps reduce inflammation. After a miscarriage I

> > developed my allergy to Aspirin. I know that hormones are tied into the

> > onset of this disease for me. I'm almost 50. Maybe lack of estrogen will

> > cause my symptoms to go away the last few decades of my life. Oh that would

> > be sooooo wonderful. I'm a dreamer.

> > Hope this helps.

> > Tami

> >

> >

> > >

> >

>

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My symptoms started exactly one year after my son's birth (second child) and just after ( 1 week) both my young kids had Chicken pox - i was sure the chicken pox virus triggered it off.

Becky

From: Christy <whitech@...>samters Sent: Sun, 16 January, 2011 13:45:43Subject: Re: Poll - is it just me or...

Interesting. My symptoms also popped up right after the birth of my second child. I took Advil and ended up in the emergency room. I'd never had a problem before. Since I have been desensitized and had surgery, I feel much better. I have been tested for so many allergies and have always come up "non-allergic". It seems most of you have lots of other allergies. Anyone out there have no other diagnosed allergies?Christy> > > > >> > >> > > Although I am a Samters sufferer, I also worry that I might have some "sick> > > house" issues, so I before I start throwing money at another problem I> > > thought I'd check in with you all to compare a few factors if you don't> > > mind.> > > 1. Do your sinuses act up noticeably in the fall and winter when the heat> > > comes on? Winters are worse.> > >> > > > 2. During the cold months, are you stuffed up indoors and breathing better> > outside? I always breathe better in below freezing air. It reduces> > inflammation I believe.> > 3. Do you own a pet? How long have you have you lived with one? I did not> > have a pet with the most severe onset of symptoms. I did get one afterward> > though,

about 1 year later. I've had dogs for the last 13 years, and after> > they died I got a cat.> > 4. Do you have to control mildew in your tub/shower area?> > No. I did have severe mold issue in my home a few years ago from a couple> > of pipe leaks. Because I couln't afford to fix it right away, I moved out> > to the garage for a month. The biggest thing I noticed after leaving the> > mold in my house was the amount of energy I had. There was no difference in> > my chronic headaches though.> > I'd appreciate any replies, opinions, knowledge, etc. Thanks!> > I have gone through a million things trying to see if symptoms are caused by> > environmental things. Through everything I've tried, I did find that> > environmental things can cause symptoms to be worse from increased> > inflammation but so far I do not believe that my severe

symptoms ie:> > headaches are related to an environmental cause.> > I've tried all kinds of vitamins etc. too. I've found that my sense of> > smell gets better from taking vit. D3 capsules. My moods are better too:)> > I also drink apple cider vinegar off and on during the day mixed with lots> > of water and find that it helps reduce inflammation. After a miscarriage I> > developed my allergy to Aspirin. I know that hormones are tied into the> > onset of this disease for me. I'm almost 50. Maybe lack of estrogen will> > cause my symptoms to go away the last few decades of my life. Oh that would> > be sooooo wonderful. I'm a dreamer.> > Hope this helps.> > Tami> > > > > > >> >>

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I don’t have kids, so I don’t have that to blame!  I have had

allergies all my life, which got worse in my 20s after I moved to NC.  Certain

triggers caused me to have asthma attacks, so I was diagnosed with

allergy-induced asthma.  I don’t totally remember the sequence after that, but

the asthma started to get worse and wasn’t always allergy induced and somewhere

in there I became allergic to aspirin.  I couldn’t breathe through my nose and

my allergist found all the polyps since meds weren’t helping.  He was also the

one to diagnose the Samters.  My allergies and polyps I believe are hereditary

since my Dad has the same allergies and has had 3 or 4 surgeries for polyps.  He

does not have the asthma or aspirin sensitivity though.  His polyps also

started later in life.  I can’t really say there was a trigger for me as it

seemed to come on gradually over the course of many years.  I had my third

surgery in Dec 2009 and I have been polyp-free since then.  Moving to CT almost

3 years ago has helped my allergies (though that isn’t why we moved, it is just

an added bonus!) which I think has helped my sinuses overall.  I was lucky to have

1-2 months allergy-free in NC, but since the pollen season is shorter here, I have

more like 4-5 months.  I may hate all the snow and cold, but I can breathe!

K.

From: samters

[mailto:samters ] On Behalf Of Bannister

Sent: Sunday, January 16, 2011 11:50 AM

samters

Subject: Re: Re: Poll - is it just me or...

My symptoms started exactly one year after my son's birth

(second child) and just after ( 1 week) both my young kids had Chicken pox - i

was sure the chicken pox virus triggered it off.

Becky

From: Christy

<whitech@...>

samters

Sent: Sun, 16 January, 2011 13:45:43

Subject: Re: Poll - is it just me or...

Interesting. My symptoms also popped up right

after the birth of my second child. I took Advil and ended up in the emergency

room. I'd never had a problem before.

Since I have been desensitized and had surgery, I feel much better. I have been

tested for so many allergies and have always come up " non-allergic " .

It seems most of you have lots of other allergies. Anyone out there have no

other diagnosed allergies?

Christy

> >

> > >

> > >

> > > Although I am a Samters sufferer, I also worry that I might have

some " sick

> > > house " issues, so I before I start throwing money at

another problem I

> > > thought I'd check in with you all to compare a few factors if

you don't

> > > mind.

> > > 1. Do your sinuses act up noticeably in the fall and winter when

the heat

> > > comes on? Winters are worse.

> > >

> >

> > 2. During the cold months, are you stuffed up indoors and breathing

better

> > outside? I always breathe better in below freezing air. It reduces

> > inflammation I believe.

> > 3. Do you own a pet? How long have you have you lived with one? I did

not

> > have a pet with the most severe onset of symptoms. I did get one

afterward

> > though, about 1 year later. I've had dogs for the last 13 years, and

after

> > they died I got a cat.

> > 4. Do you have to control mildew in your tub/shower area?

> > No. I did have severe mold issue in my home a few years ago from a

couple

> > of pipe leaks. Because I couln't afford to fix it right away, I moved

out

> > to the garage for a month. The biggest thing I noticed after leaving

the

> > mold in my house was the amount of energy I had. There was no

difference in

> > my chronic headaches though.

> > I'd appreciate any replies, opinions, knowledge, etc. Thanks!

> > I have gone through a million things trying to see if symptoms are

caused by

> > environmental things. Through everything I've tried, I did find that

> > environmental things can cause symptoms to be worse from increased

> > inflammation but so far I do not believe that my severe symptoms ie:

> > headaches are related to an environmental cause.

> > I've tried all kinds of vitamins etc. too. I've found that my sense

of

> > smell gets better from taking vit. D3 capsules. My moods are better

too:)

> > I also drink apple cider vinegar off and on during the day mixed with

lots

> > of water and find that it helps reduce inflammation. After a

miscarriage I

> > developed my allergy to Aspirin. I know that hormones are tied into

the

> > onset of this disease for me. I'm almost 50. Maybe lack of estrogen

will

> > cause my symptoms to go away the last few decades of my life. Oh that

would

> > be sooooo wonderful. I'm a dreamer.

> > Hope this helps.

> > Tami

> >

> >

> > >

> >

>

[Guest guest]

I also test non-allergic for almost everything.On Jan 16, 2011, at 6:45 AM, Christy wrote:

Interesting. My symptoms also popped up right after the birth of my second child. I took Advil and ended up in the emergency room. I'd never had a problem before.

Since I have been desensitized and had surgery, I feel much better. I have been tested for so many allergies and have always come up "non-allergic". It seems most of you have lots of other allergies. Anyone out there have no other diagnosed allergies?

Christy

> >

> > >

> > >

> > > Although I am a Samters sufferer, I also worry that I might have some "sick

> > > house" issues, so I before I start throwing money at another problem I

> > > thought I'd check in with you all to compare a few factors if you don't

> > > mind.

> > > 1. Do your sinuses act up noticeably in the fall and winter when the heat

> > > comes on? Winters are worse.

> > >

> >

> > 2. During the cold months, are you stuffed up indoors and breathing better

> > outside? I always breathe better in below freezing air. It reduces

> > inflammation I believe.

> > 3. Do you own a pet? How long have you have you lived with one? I did not

> > have a pet with the most severe onset of symptoms. I did get one afterward

> > though, about 1 year later. I've had dogs for the last 13 years, and after

> > they died I got a cat.

> > 4. Do you have to control mildew in your tub/shower area?

> > No. I did have severe mold issue in my home a few years ago from a couple

> > of pipe leaks. Because I couln't afford to fix it right away, I moved out

> > to the garage for a month. The biggest thing I noticed after leaving the

> > mold in my house was the amount of energy I had. There was no difference in

> > my chronic headaches though.

> > I'd appreciate any replies, opinions, knowledge, etc. Thanks!

> > I have gone through a million things trying to see if symptoms are caused by

> > environmental things. Through everything I've tried, I did find that

> > environmental things can cause symptoms to be worse from increased

> > inflammation but so far I do not believe that my severe symptoms ie:

> > headaches are related to an environmental cause.

> > I've tried all kinds of vitamins etc. too. I've found that my sense of

> > smell gets better from taking vit. D3 capsules. My moods are better too:)

> > I also drink apple cider vinegar off and on during the day mixed with lots

> > of water and find that it helps reduce inflammation. After a miscarriage I

> > developed my allergy to Aspirin. I know that hormones are tied into the

> > onset of this disease for me. I'm almost 50. Maybe lack of estrogen will

> > cause my symptoms to go away the last few decades of my life. Oh that would

> > be sooooo wonderful. I'm a dreamer.

> > Hope this helps.

> > Tami

> >

> >

> > >

> >

>

[Guest guest]

ditto.....I as well test non-allergic to most everything. And although I am said to be allergic to birch and I should have some kind of Hay fever, I've only noticed it in areas of high density trees when the wind is blowing. I have most of my major flare ups during the winter months.......when there is NO birch and I tested negative to all of the typical "indoor allergies"I even asked the allergist if I can be allergic to cold weather.......she laughed....but i'm serious. Alaska weather is incredibly cold and dry and this seems to aggravate the condition severely Bianca

www.biancafrank.com

Interesting. My symptoms also popped up right after the birth of my second child. I took Advil and ended up in the emergency room. I'd never had a problem before.

Since I have been desensitized and had surgery, I feel much better. I have been tested for so many allergies and have always come up "non-allergic". It seems most of you have lots of other allergies. Anyone out there have no other diagnosed allergies?

Christy

> >

> > >

> > >

> > > Although I am a Samters sufferer, I also worry that I might have some "sick

> > > house" issues, so I before I start throwing money at another problem I

> > > thought I'd check in with you all to compare a few factors if you don't

> > > mind.

> > > 1. Do your sinuses act up noticeably in the fall and winter when the heat

> > > comes on? Winters are worse.

> > >

> >

> > 2. During the cold months, are you stuffed up indoors and breathing better

> > outside? I always breathe better in below freezing air. It reduces

> > inflammation I believe.

> > 3. Do you own a pet? How long have you have you lived with one? I did not

> > have a pet with the most severe onset of symptoms. I did get one afterward

> > though, about 1 year later. I've had dogs for the last 13 years, and after

> > they died I got a cat.

> > 4. Do you have to control mildew in your tub/shower area?

> > No. I did have severe mold issue in my home a few years ago from a couple

> > of pipe leaks. Because I couln't afford to fix it right away, I moved out

> > to the garage for a month. The biggest thing I noticed after leaving the

> > mold in my house was the amount of energy I had. There was no difference in

> > my chronic headaches though.

> > I'd appreciate any replies, opinions, knowledge, etc. Thanks!

> > I have gone through a million things trying to see if symptoms are caused by

> > environmental things. Through everything I've tried, I did find that

> > environmental things can cause symptoms to be worse from increased

> > inflammation but so far I do not believe that my severe symptoms ie:

> > headaches are related to an environmental cause.

> > I've tried all kinds of vitamins etc. too. I've found that my sense of

> > smell gets better from taking vit. D3 capsules. My moods are better too:)

> > I also drink apple cider vinegar off and on during the day mixed with lots

> > of water and find that it helps reduce inflammation. After a miscarriage I

> > developed my allergy to Aspirin. I know that hormones are tied into the

> > onset of this disease for me. I'm almost 50. Maybe lack of estrogen will

> > cause my symptoms to go away the last few decades of my life. Oh that would

> > be sooooo wonderful. I'm a dreamer.

> > Hope this helps.

> > Tami

> >

> >

> > >

> >

>

[Guest guest]

I'm 'non-allergic' to everything too...except aspirin/salycilates

Becky

From: joan harvey <thomyris7@...>samters Sent: Sun, 16 January, 2011 18:23:33Subject: Re: Re: Poll - is it just me or...

I also test non-allergic for almost everything.

On Jan 16, 2011, at 6:45 AM, Christy wrote:

Interesting. My symptoms also popped up right after the birth of my second child. I took Advil and ended up in the emergency room. I'd never had a problem before. Since I have been desensitized and had surgery, I feel much better. I have been tested for so many allergies and have always come up "non-allergic". It seems most of you have lots of other allergies. Anyone out there have no other diagnosed allergies?Christy> > > > >> > >> > > Although I am a Samters sufferer, I also worry that I might have some "sick> > > house" issues, so I before I start throwing money at another problem I> > > thought I'd check in with you all to compare a few factors if you don't> > > mind.> > > 1. Do your sinuses act up noticeably in the fall and winter when the heat> > > comes on? Winters are worse.> > >> > > > 2. During the cold months, are you stuffed up indoors and breathing better> > outside? I always breathe better in below freezing air. It reduces> > inflammation I believe.> > 3. Do you own a pet? How long have you have you lived with one? I did not> > have a pet with the

most severe onset of symptoms. I did get one afterward> > though, about 1 year later. I've had dogs for the last 13 years, and after> > they died I got a cat.> > 4. Do you have to control mildew in your tub/shower area?> > No. I did have severe mold issue in my home a few years ago from a couple> > of pipe leaks. Because I couln't afford to fix it right away, I moved out> > to the garage for a month. The biggest thing I noticed after leaving the> > mold in my house was the amount of energy I had. There was no difference in> > my chronic headaches though.> > I'd appreciate any replies, opinions, knowledge, etc. Thanks!> > I have gone through a million things trying to see if symptoms are caused by> > environmental things. Through everything I've tried, I did find that> > environmental things can cause symptoms to be worse from

increased> > inflammation but so far I do not believe that my severe symptoms ie:> > headaches are related to an environmental cause.> > I've tried all kinds of vitamins etc. too. I've found that my sense of> > smell gets better from taking vit. D3 capsules. My moods are better too:)> > I also drink apple cider vinegar off and on during the day mixed with lots> > of water and find that it helps reduce inflammation. After a miscarriage I> > developed my allergy to Aspirin. I know that hormones are tied into the> > onset of this disease for me. I'm almost 50. Maybe lack of estrogen will> > cause my symptoms to go away the last few decades of my life. Oh that would> > be sooooo wonderful. I'm a dreamer.> > Hope this helps.> > Tami> > > > > > >>

>>

[Guest guest]



I first started having allergy and asthma problems in 1990. From 1990 to 1994 I went to three "conventional" allergists and they all told me that I wasn't allergic to anything. Then I discovered the "non-conventional" La Crosse Method of diagnostics and treatment. They discovered my allergies to mold, dyes, pollen, etc. and with sublingual treatment ( a drop under the tongue three times a day ) I haven't had an asthma attack since October 1995.

Here is a URL to a national data base of physician that utilize the La Crosse Method. http://www.allergychoices.com/FindAPhysician/

Re: Re: Poll - is it just me or...

I also test non-allergic for almost everything.

On Jan 16, 2011, at 6:45 AM, Christy wrote:

Interesting. My symptoms also popped up right after the birth of my second child. I took Advil and ended up in the emergency room. I'd never had a problem before. Since I have been desensitized and had surgery, I feel much better. I have been tested for so many allergies and have always come up "non-allergic". It seems most of you have lots of other allergies. Anyone out there have no other diagnosed allergies?Christy> > > > >> > >> > > Although I am a Samters sufferer, I also worry that I might have some "sick> > > house" issues, so I before I start throwing money at another problem I> > > thought I'd check in with you all to compare a few factors if you don't> > > mind.> > > 1. Do your sinuses act up noticeably in the fall and winter when the heat> > > comes on? Winters are worse.> > >> > > > 2. During the cold months, are you stuffed up indoors and breathing better> > outside? I always breathe better in below freezing air. It reduces> > inflammation I believe.> > 3. Do you own a pet? How long have you have you lived with one? I did not> > have a pet with the most severe onset of symptoms. I did get one afterward> > though, about 1 year later. I've had dogs for the last 13 years, and after> > they died I got a cat.> > 4. Do you have to control mildew in your tub/shower area?> > No. I did have severe mold issue in my home a few years ago from a couple> > of pipe leaks. Because I couln't afford to fix it right away, I moved out> > to the garage for a month. The biggest thing I noticed after leaving the> > mold in my house was the amount of energy I had. There was no difference in> > my chronic headaches though.> > I'd appreciate any replies, opinions, knowledge, etc. Thanks!> > I have gone through a million things trying to see if symptoms are caused by> > environmental things. Through everything I've tried, I did find that> > environmental things can cause symptoms to be worse from increased> > inflammation but so far I do not believe that my severe symptoms ie:> > headaches are related to an environmental cause.> > I've tried all kinds of vitamins etc. too. I've found that my sense of> > smell gets better from taking vit. D3 capsules. My moods are better too:)> > I also drink apple cider vinegar off and on during the day mixed with lots> > of water and find that it helps reduce inflammation. After a miscarriage I> > developed my allergy to Aspirin. I know that hormones are tied into the> > onset of this disease for me. I'm almost 50. Maybe lack of estrogen will> > cause my symptoms to go away the last few decades of my life. Oh that would> > be sooooo wonderful. I'm a dreamer.> > Hope this helps.> > Tami> > > > > > >> >>

[Guest guest]

Hi Christie,

I have no other allergies. A few came up with the skin prick test but my

immunologist said that was within the normal range of responses (most people

show that kind of reaction) and definitely not enough to my samters symptoms.

My asthma began at age 19. I was not coping well at work, was not sleeping,

getting sick (recurring bronchitis) and on my way to a nervous breakdown. Up

until then I regularly took aspirin for sinus migraines - until I had a reaction

(my first asthma attack). I had two undiagnosed asthma attacks as a child and

abnormal difficulty regaining my breath after exercise (I thought I was unfit).

My doctor misdiagnosed asthma as anxiety and treated me accordingly for a year

(a very harrowing year!)

I was treated for sinus problems at age 10 and had my first sinus migraine at

age 6. I was a snuffly, sickly baby according to my parents. Looking back it is

obvious I had polyps from an early age. I'm 52 now.

I've had three children - don't the pregnancy or birth had any effect, although

I did get post-natal depression which combined with chronic illness took it's

toll on my health.

In 1988 we moved from inland to within a few kilometres of the beach and my

symptoms improved. Both towns are rural farming communities.

Reading everyone's posts on this group it is obvious we exhibit a diverse range

of symptoms, reasons for onset, etc. I don't think samters is going to be easily

classified. Which makes treatment and a 'cure' much harder.

Bianca - sudden changes in temperatures can cause our symptoms to flare. If you

move from inside (warm) to outside (cold) you may start to wheeze or get

snuffly. Same goes for moving from cold to hot. I think it is caused by

aggravating the airways. I wear a scarf and breathe through it, and in summer

(hot) avoid air conditioning. Plus I never heat or cool my house too much.

cheers

Beverley

[Guest guest]

I agree on your points Beverly and will certainly take into consideration the change in weather. Never too much thought about that but it makes more sense. It is quite frustrating that we all have such varied reasons. trying to pinpoint onset or cures gets so difficult with so many variables. The good thing is though......this panel makes me feel not so alone for sure! When everyone around me wonders why I don't just get over itBianca From: anaturallearner <contact@...>Subject: Re: Poll - is it just me or...samters Date: Monday, January 17, 2011, 4:15 PM

Hi Christie,

I have no other allergies. A few came up with the skin prick test but my immunologist said that was within the normal range of responses (most people show that kind of reaction) and definitely not enough to my samters symptoms.

My asthma began at age 19. I was not coping well at work, was not sleeping, getting sick (recurring bronchitis) and on my way to a nervous breakdown. Up until then I regularly took aspirin for sinus migraines - until I had a reaction (my first asthma attack). I had two undiagnosed asthma attacks as a child and abnormal difficulty regaining my breath after exercise (I thought I was unfit). My doctor misdiagnosed asthma as anxiety and treated me accordingly for a year (a very harrowing year!)

I was treated for sinus problems at age 10 and had my first sinus migraine at age 6. I was a snuffly, sickly baby according to my parents. Looking back it is obvious I had polyps from an early age. I'm 52 now.

I've had three children - don't the pregnancy or birth had any effect, although I did get post-natal depression which combined with chronic illness took it's toll on my health.

In 1988 we moved from inland to within a few kilometres of the beach and my symptoms improved. Both towns are rural farming communities.

Reading everyone's posts on this group it is obvious we exhibit a diverse range of symptoms, reasons for onset, etc. I don't think samters is going to be easily classified. Which makes treatment and a 'cure' much harder.

Bianca - sudden changes in temperatures can cause our symptoms to flare. If you move from inside (warm) to outside (cold) you may start to wheeze or get snuffly. Same goes for moving from cold to hot. I think it is caused by aggravating the airways. I wear a scarf and breathe through it, and in summer (hot) avoid air conditioning. Plus I never heat or cool my house too much.

cheers

Beverley

[Guest guest]

I am 46 and this school year has been the worst so far. it started this summer with ananphylaxis after taking motrin ( well i thought it was ok since it wasnt aspirin --and it was a hormonal headache by the way)

I am really becoming food sensitive- things cause me to wheeze and start coughing almost daily.asthma is becmong a problem like never before ( i can't tell if its weather related but it seems on really cold days - i wheeze and if i get hot-- i wheeze

I am getting anxious about needing to find a way to eat--i have researched salycilater free diet and feel a little depressed to tell you the truth.

I think the hormonal theory sounds plausible

From: laurahlennon <lbl626@...>Subject: Re: Poll - is it just me or...samters Date: Sunday, January 16, 2011, 7:13 AM

> > > > >> > >> > > Although I am a Samters sufferer, I also worry that I might have some "sick> > > house" issues, so I before I start throwing money at another problem I> > > thought I'd check in with you all to compare a few factors if you don't> > > mind.> > > 1. Do your sinuses act up noticeably in the fall and winter when the heat> > > comes on? Winters are worse.> > >> > > > 2. During the cold months, are you stuffed up indoors and breathing better> > outside? I always breathe better in below freezing air. It reduces> > inflammation I believe.> > 3. Do you own a pet? How long have you have you lived with one? I did not> > have a pet with the most severe onset of symptoms. I did get one afterward> > though, about 1 year later. I've

had dogs for the last 13 years, and after> > they died I got a cat.> > 4. Do you have to control mildew in your tub/shower area?> > No. I did have severe mold issue in my home a few years ago from a couple> > of pipe leaks. Because I couln't afford to fix it right away, I moved out> > to the garage for a month. The biggest thing I noticed after leaving the> > mold in my house was the amount of energy I had. There was no difference in> > my chronic headaches though.> > I'd appreciate any replies, opinions, knowledge, etc. Thanks!> > I have gone through a million things trying to see if symptoms are caused by> > environmental things. Through everything I've tried, I did find that> > environmental things can cause symptoms to be worse from increased> > inflammation but so far I do not believe that my severe symptoms ie:> >

headaches are related to an environmental cause.> > I've tried all kinds of vitamins etc. too. I've found that my sense of> > smell gets better from taking vit. D3 capsules. My moods are better too:)> > I also drink apple cider vinegar off and on during the day mixed with lots> > of water and find that it helps reduce inflammation. After a miscarriage I> > developed my allergy to Aspirin. I know that hormones are tied into the> > onset of this disease for me. I'm almost 50. Maybe lack of estrogen will> > cause my symptoms to go away the last few decades of my life. Oh that would> > be sooooo wonderful. I'm a dreamer.> > Hope this helps.> > Tami> > > > > > >> >>

[Guest guest]

That is the truth! I am thankful for this group-

others think its pyschosamtic-i feel sure--

From: anaturallearner <contact@...>Subject: Re: Poll - is it just me or...samters Date: Monday, January 17, 2011, 4:15 PM

Hi Christie, I have no other allergies. A few came up with the skin prick test but my immunologist said that was within the normal range of responses (most people show that kind of reaction) and definitely not enough to my samters symptoms. My asthma began at age 19. I was not coping well at work, was not sleeping, getting sick (recurring bronchitis) and on my way to a nervous breakdown. Up until then I regularly took aspirin for sinus migraines - until I had a reaction (my first asthma attack). I had two undiagnosed asthma attacks as a child and abnormal difficulty regaining my breath after exercise (I thought I was unfit). My doctor misdiagnosed asthma as anxiety and treated me accordingly for a year (a very harrowing year!)I was treated for sinus problems at age 10 and had my first sinus migraine at age 6. I was a snuffly, sickly baby according to my parents. Looking back it is obvious I had polyps from an early age. I'm

52 now. I've had three children - don't the pregnancy or birth had any effect, although I did get post-natal depression which combined with chronic illness took it's toll on my health. In 1988 we moved from inland to within a few kilometres of the beach and my symptoms improved. Both towns are rural farming communities. Reading everyone's posts on this group it is obvious we exhibit a diverse range of symptoms, reasons for onset, etc. I don't think samters is going to be easily classified. Which makes treatment and a 'cure' much harder. Bianca - sudden changes in temperatures can cause our symptoms to flare. If you move from inside (warm) to outside (cold) you may start to wheeze or get snuffly. Same goes for moving from cold to hot. I think it is caused by aggravating the airways. I wear a scarf and breathe through it, and in summer (hot) avoid air conditioning. Plus I never heat or cool my house too much.

cheersBeverley

[Guest guest]

Thank you!!

Interesting. My symptoms also popped up right after the birth of my second child. I took Advil and ended up in the emergency room. I'd never had a problem before. Since I have been desensitized and had surgery, I feel much better. I have been tested for so many allergies and have always come up "non-allergic". It seems most of you have lots of other allergies. Anyone out there have no other diagnosed allergies?Christy> > > > >> > >> > > Although I am a Samters sufferer, I also worry that I might have some "sick> > > house" issues, so I before I start throwing money at another problem I> > > thought I'd check in with you all to compare a few factors if you don't> > > mind.> > > 1. Do your sinuses act up noticeably in the fall and winter when the heat> > > comes on? Winters are worse.> > >> > > > 2. During the cold months, are you stuffed up indoors and breathing better> > outside? I always breathe

better in below freezing air. It reduces> > inflammation I believe.> > 3. Do you own a pet? How long have you have you lived with one? I did not> > have a pet with the most severe onset of symptoms. I did get one afterward> > though, about 1 year later. I've had dogs for the last 13 years, and after> > they died I got a cat.> > 4. Do you have to control mildew in your tub/shower area?> > No. I did have severe mold issue in my home a few years ago from a couple> > of pipe leaks. Because I couln't afford to fix it right away, I moved out> > to the garage for a month. The biggest thing I noticed after leaving the> > mold in my house was the amount of energy I had. There was no difference in> > my chronic headaches though.> > I'd appreciate any replies, opinions, knowledge, etc. Thanks!> > I have gone through a million things

trying to see if symptoms are caused by> > environmental things. Through everything I've tried, I did find that> > environmental things can cause symptoms to be worse from increased> > inflammation but so far I do not believe that my severe symptoms ie:> > headaches are related to an environmental cause.> > I've tried all kinds of vitamins etc. too. I've found that my sense of> > smell gets better from taking vit. D3 capsules. My moods are better too:)> > I also drink apple cider vinegar off and on during the day mixed with lots> > of water and find that it helps reduce inflammation. After a miscarriage I> > developed my allergy to Aspirin. I know that hormones are tied into the> > onset of this disease for me. I'm almost 50. Maybe lack of estrogen will> > cause my symptoms to go away the last few decades of my life. Oh that would> >

be sooooo wonderful. I'm a dreamer.> > Hope this helps.> > Tami> > > > > > >> >>