update on allergy

[Guest guest]

.. I see that Lu is wondering about this too.

My ENT knows that my worst time with sore ears, etc. begins in the first hot humid weather in April here in New England. It goes into September possibly until the first frost.So I saw an allergist. When I said I thought there is a connection with polychondritis she didn't hesitate but said immediately, "Of course, it affects autoimmune

Yes, Liz I do think allergies must be in this picture somewhere because too many are flaring at the same time. My Husband has fibro and tonight he was hurting in every joint. Man I would love to find a cure for this stuff and get rid of it.

Take care ,

Love ya

Lu

[Guest guest]

When I posted several months ago about a possible connection with

allergies I heard from a few who have seasonal flareups. I see that

Lu is wondering about this too.

My ENT knows that my worst time with sore ears, etc. begins in the

first hot humid weather in April here in New England. It goes into

September possibly until the first frost.So I saw an allergist. When

I said I thought there is a connection with polychondritis she didn't

hesitate but said immediately, " Of course, it affects autoimmune

diseases. "

So then I did all the skin tests. To my surprise and hers

absolutely nothing showed up while I was having severe symptoms [so

much so that the nurse thought I might keel over -- I didn't]. The

doctor said she had only one other patient like that and thinks the

prednisone may have affected the results. So then I became more

observant at home and found that I am allergic to several things

inside as well as outside.My allergies are slight so I didn't think

too much about it.

First I realized that I was allergic to my pillow.No wonder I woke

up every morning with painful ears. Then I found that I am allergic

to the printers' ink on my morning newspaper. The allergist said that

I get the sniffles in a store or anything else that has

airconditioning where the air is recirculated and it's recirculating

allergens. Also could apply to airplanes.

I did pretty well at the beginning of the summer but a few weeks

ago I had a big flareup [it's still here] after spending a long time

reading the thick Sunday newspaper. I've tried antihistamines --

allegra and claritin are a disaster so I'm trying to find one that

helps. Sometimes I get pain in the ears right after being near

something I am allergic to....sometimes within a few minutes.

So please, people, think about this. I was so much better at the

beginning of the summer & and next March I should start medications

to see if it will avert some of the problem. Sorry to take so long

but this might apply to some of you!!

G

[Guest guest]

In a message dated 8/20/01 5:12:41 PM Pacific Daylight Time,

Bostonlizz@... writes:

<< So please, people, think about this. >>

, thanks soo much for the allergy information.. I never did have

allergies.. but now it makes me wonder.... My ear got better too when I

changed pillows... hum....? I will have to keep my eyes and ears open. LOL

Thanks again.