I agree with you, not only that it is utterly and completely frustrated to get the "we do not know why" every time you ask "why am I allergic?", "why do I have asthma"... and it is even worse when...
Thank you everyone :) I am glad some people feel the way I do......
For the last few years, I am now 31 years old female, I noticed a dramatic increase in my sensitivity to the world around me...In a weird way, I am too compassionate to the point that it really hurts...
I had the same thing, it went on for over a month for me... it coincided with 2 things: getting an upper resperitory infection + stopping Symbicort all the sudden because I was broke... I was worried...
Hi there, I have used both. However, I was not able to deal with Dulera side effects, made it almost too dificult for me to talk, really hurt my vocal cohrds. I tried symbicort, no side effects at...
Hi super20dan, With my insurance, Dulara, Qvar and Symbicort all cost me about the same, 20 t0 25$... I started with Dulera and it hurt my vocal cords so much it was really difficult for me to...
Hi guys, So I was tested about a year ago and the allergy test showed no allergies to food. However, when I eat nuts (especially wallnuts and pecans), my gums swell and I get lesions in my gums. It...
Thank you everyone for the tips and advice...actually my cough is completely gone and i didn't do anything in particular...i think it was more of an upper respiratory infection because it started the...
I am sorry to hear that :( If I were you I would try to do something relaxing: hot steamy shower can help and then when you are out, lay down on your back and breath deeply while pulling your...
Just a quick update for whoever is interested. I still can not go see my doctor because I am still waiting to get coverage... I stopped Symbicort 80/4.5 (the lower dose) back in January 9th, about a...
Hi everyone, To start with I have an incredibly sensitive skin and it has been incredibly cold where I am. Also I have all year round allergies including cat allergies. I have 3 cats but they are not...
Thank you Fuyoko and Kazbern, I will try out your suggestions for sure, except the humidifier (I dont have one for now), I should be able to try all and see which one works... :)...
Hi everyone, Summary of meds I take: 1 singulair daily, 1 allergra 24hour dose daily, use to take Symbicort daily twice, stopped about 10 days ago because I lost coverage with my insurance and I ran...
I use all, Singular nightly, pro air as needed and Symbicort or Qvar 2 times a day 2 puffs each...and I have asthma....
I hope all goes well :)...
Usually it concentrates in the front lobe of my head spreading down the nose bridge and the cheeks. So a massage really feels great in that area......
Thank you guys, I guess you are right about quitting cold turkey. I am going to see my doc on Wednesday and I will let her know that I have been off for a week and see what she says and how she can...
Hi, I don't want to sound like an alternative medicine person because I am not, however I do believe diet has a lot to do with illnesses that strikes us. Have you ever watched "Fat, sick and almost...
So sorry to hear about this. My heart rate goes up but no more than 100 at rest so my doc said there is nothing to worry about. Would it be possible for you to get a second opinion from a different...
Hi everyone and happy new year, I ran out of my Symbicort 80/4.5 inhaler yesterday and I will not be able to buy one for another week due to money issues. Today is my first day without it, I was...
Hi :) Are you in any steroid inhalers? for some reason, with mine (Sybicort 80/4.5), whenever I get a cold my asthma does not worsen, I have been told it is because of the steroid inhaler....
I was put on the lowest dose of Prosac few days ago. Day after day it gave horrible stomach upset and especially this persistent dreadful/anxious feeling. I feel like adrenaline is pumping through my...
I am going to see my allergist on Thursday. I hope my asthma did not get any worse......
Hi everyone, I have been feeling really down lately, reaaaaaly down. Also, my asthma went from fantastic to having a terrible 2 to 3 days of bad asthma days (nothign serious but very uncomfortable)....
Hi everyone and happy Friday :) Long story short, Monday was perhaps one of the worst days of my life, I almost got fired, lost funding for my graduate school and got screamed at by my adviser. Since...
Hi Razzle, Actually the nurse alternates the shots between left and right arm, so sometimes it is the first to be given and sometimes it is the second shot. Both times it reacts a lot. Also I do take...
Please let us know how it went and how you are feeling :) Hope all went well for you......
Hi everyone :) I get 2 shots once or twice a week at the same time. One shot is for cat dander, feathers and dust mite, and the second shot is for outdoor allergies. I have noticed that many times,...
Hi, I never had one done but a friend did for a research study. He said you just feel a little uncomfortable and some chest pain later on, nothing major. He was very worried (but he really wanted the...
I have realized that my cats are a major cause of asthma. However I would be at work with no animals around and I will still get some tightness. What could be the explanation?...
I have been taking it daily at night for a year now for asthma with absolutely no side effects....
Thank you LanieG, I am definitely going to check that out!...
I wish I could, I rent an apartment and they said no to removing carpet. They offered us free deep cleaning, so I will go with that and save for a vacuum, any recommendations?...
I hope everyone is doing alright today :) I was wondering if getting my carpet (wall to wall) deep cleaned will be helpful for allergies (especially dust mites and cat dander)? or shall I save my...
Actually my flow meter always reads normal (even a little higher than normal) for my age and gender specifics :) thank you guys, you made me feel a little better...
Thank you soystud, I will look into getting a 2nd opinion after I go see her again in a couple of weeks......
Hi everyone, So long story short, I live with 3 cats, after 4 years of having them, my asthma came back and I developed allergies to them. for about a year now I have been getting shots and put on...
I am going to see her tomorrow, I will discuss it with her......
It could be both. Try taking steam baths (either boil water alone, or boil water with a bit of vix rub) and put a towel on your head and inhale deeply for 5 to 10 minutes. Also, can you go see a...
I have been on allergy shot therapy for close to a year now. Out of the blue, I developed bad allergy to my cats which brought back my asthma. I have noticed that now i can go without allergy meds...
Hi everyone, yes when I did the test, they tested me for some food allergies. I have 62 pricks in total but most of them were for plant based allergies. I did this test 6 months ago and that is she...
I have noticed that taking my Proair or blow air very hard out (deep breath and bam out all the sudden) few times in a row actually work the same? any idea why is that?...
Maybe it means that you don't have any damage in your lungs?...
Hi all, I am new here and desperate for some help. I have had my cats for 4 years, even volunteered at a shelter with 10 cats for a whole year. Nothing ever bothered me. All the sudden, and I mean...