Allergy - People Who Are Living With Allergy

Qudie

posted 03/19/2009, comments (3)

Numbness at allergy injection site

I have been taking allergy shots on both arms for several years. I seem to have a bigger reaction on my left arm quite frequently. Approx. a month ago, I received a shot on my left arm and it became numb on a 3x3 inch square spot on my arm. My forearm swelled and became red and warm; my elbow has been sore as well. All of the reactions... Read more Chevron

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shannon

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posted 02/22/2009, comments (4)

I am 28 and 4 years ago started suffering from allergies...........

and now 4 years later I went to an ent/allergy specialist and found taht I am allergic to dog, cat , white oak, eucalyptus and various others. I am sooo distressed b/c for the last 7 months I have been burping a lot. It is driving me crazy. On average 20 times an hour. This made me see a allergist who said that I must be swallowing air b/c my... Read more Chevron

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Heather

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posted 02/11/2009, comments (2)

Irritated Throat

Hi, I am constantly having to clear my throat, like it is irritated and I don't know why. I have had allergies all my life, but have never been checked to see what exact type of allergy it is. It is usually worse indoors actually. What can I do about the throat? (Cough drops seem to make it feel better temporarily).

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posted 02/08/2009, comments (0)

When Traveling, Pack Your Painkillers!

There was an article in the New York Times recently about a couple away on a lovely vacation in Indonesia and the husband accidentally fractures his ankle. Not so lovely. Their cell phones turn out to be the most reliable tool they have. They make the decision not to have surgery in a foreign country and then have to figure out how to get him... Read more Chevron

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