Got done with my first Allergy evaluation in over 10 years today. It's been hard the past few days since I had to go off my normal regulatory medication but after this year's grass season I knew I needed to get re-evaluated. Found I'm no longer allergic to a lot of what I used to be, however I'm even more allergic to others, like Grass, Dogs, and Cats. Doctor wants me to try using Zyrtec as it's stronger then Claratin (what I've been using) as a first step while we find a medication that will work for me. I'm also trying out a sample of a nasal spray to see how it fairs and I'm going to start getting shots again.
I still kinda itch from the test and my symptoms are somewhat flaired right now, though the spray, the allegra, and the benadryl I took at the office is helping (usually takes a few days for it to really work.) I get my first shot next Saturday. Can't wait to start preventative maintenance and hopefully with the doctor's help I'll find the right combination of meds so I'll finally be able to be somewhat sociable and less drippy during Grass and Mold seasons. The office is a bit out of my way, but it's worth the drive in order to see a doctor that's actually available during the hours I don't work.
Now I just need to get in to see a general practitioner and have a physical done and my blood pressure monitored (apparently I'm a little higher then normal.) Got a referral from the allergist for a doctor who is available on Saturday's. So that's next on my list. Then I think I need to find a chiropractor open late or on the weekends to work on my back and maybe get some orthotics for my flat feet again.
I may bitch from time to time about my job and the pay I get for what's expected of me and how little free time I have anymore, but I really wouldn't trade my benefits for nothing. I've gone far too long without insurance and regular medical attention. Time to put my coverage to work ^^














