Oh, ouch. So sorry you’re going through that right now. Hoping it passes easily and soon!

Sometimes. DD gives anyone not feeling well a beloved stuffie whenever the special healing powers are needed.

Oh! I took it in and my therapist talked to the doc about it over the next week. Doc suggested I pay for shipping to have it repaired, but therapist and receptionist talked and decided it was an accident and no need. They were so sweet. I brought cookies to the office at the next appointment. 😊 Whew! All good!

Specific examples or ideas would be great, if anyone is up for it. I am really clueless right now (on tons of meds which make my brain fire slowly).

I am a horrible dress shopper, and have been putting this off. Wedding coming up soon. DD and I both need dresses. It’s at an old, beautiful inn, we will spend the weekend. Wedding is at 4, reception is cocktail attire. I am 5 feet tall on a good day. I am a bit worried about my feet — can’t wear heels, so will need flats or very low heels. DD will be barely 13, but tends to look much older. She wants something that doesn’t make her look 17, if that makes sense. Any ideas or favorite online stores?

Thank you! I feel completely out of it on this much Zyrtec. I will ask about trying Allegra instead.

I wish we could test to see if we’ve had Covid. Other than the round in early 2020 when there was no testing, I’ve tested serially whenever sick and have always come up negative. But asymptomatic is an option. No one in our family has had it either, that we know of. But yes, I have a big, ugly viral history. Doc actually mentioned a Lyme test, too, though we settled on viruses being more likely. I feel pretty rough right now.

Thanks. I will discuss with the allergy NP today when I see her for the shot. Yes to high inflammation. And my regular doc (an LLMD, functional med doc) suspects viruses have popped back up. Also sending off some tests.

I can’t manage even close to my pre-event normal level of activity. And exercising is just out of the question, other than a slow walk.

I’ve made it another month without anaphylaxis! Second round of Xolair is today. I have been really struggling with staying awake, and in the afternoons I absolutely *must* nap — a long one, sometimes followed by an after dinner nap. It’s ridiculous. I was convinced it was something to discuss with my regular doc, and we went over some things, but ultimately — she thinks it’s the massive doses of antihistamines. I’m on a big dose of morning and evening Zyrtec. Anyone with experience have this happen? Any suggestions for a different option?

I would go get it tomorrow, and take it while on the antibiotics and for a few weeks after finishing. The Florastor is a beneficial yeast, s. Boulardii, and you can take it at the same time as your abx. Take another type of probiotic as well, spaced two hours away from the abx. Culturelle is widely available, and pretty good. Yogurt is good, too!

Florastor. Take it every time you’re on abx. I hope he feels better soon!

I am on a high salt diet, per doc’s orders. I have had POTS for 15 years, and Addison’s for most of that time. When I’m flaring up, my doc recommends a water with salt and a squirt of lime first thing in the am. She specifically recommends against hydration drinks because of the ingredients. When our son had POTS issues, he was put on the same. And if I get POTSy or it looks like I’m going into an adrenal crisis, DH brings me the same. Have you talked to your doc about this?

I don’t get it either. Some young adults here are very into smoking cigars as well.

Thanks, all! I think we are going to go with SQ. DH is leaning toward the TR7 because it has a delay feature, and we use that frequently.