It turns out I'm allergic to some common mold (found normally in soil), a few tree's and almost all of the grass in Colorado. All the time I've spent at both houses working on the yards and gardens has been a set up for failure. I'm luckily not allergic to pet dander or dust, etc. so I'm looking on the bright side.
I have some junk to spray up my nose each evening. Last night was the first time and it made me miserable, worse than just having an allergy attack. I'm committed to giving it a good try before I give in, I'm hoping it will get better. I'm also going to get some shots to eventually (hopefully) be cured. If the nasal spray works I'll be happy since it's over the counter (just released) and I can stock up on it.
Here are a couple of shots from this past weekend at the cabin. I was there by myself, there are complication with Mother-in-law, so we aren't getting to spend much time together. No worries, family is important and I'm more than capable of getting into trouble on my own. We did find out that MIL is probably over medicated so we will see if a reduction in meds will help over the next few days. We are, as always, very hopeful and yet realistic. I find solitude and comfort in the outdoors.
In this first photo Rock is trying to use the force to levitate my chicken and broccoli to his mouth.
I received all of my long term food storage that we ordered on Black Friday. It's heading to the cabin tonight and I'll get it sorted out this weekend. Work is pretty overwhelming but we will be up about 18% year over year so we are pushing for a strong finish. I also want to buy a new Range Rover, someone slap some sense into me.
Mold is the worst allergy to have. Pollen can be dealt with by taking local raw honey but bees are not particularly fond of gathering up mold.
ReplyDeleteI have a mold allergy as well but it generally only hits me late at night or early mornings when it's warmish. Supposedly because that specific mold spore comes out then. I am also allergic to flax and wheat chaff dust which is what forced me to move out of South Dakota and back to Missouri.
Maybe if you stick it out the symptoms will lessen.
For me it's right after it rains, brutal reaction to the point I don't enjoy when the storm clouds move in. So far, so good with the nasal spray.
DeleteWelcome to my world. I'm allergic to it all except the mold. indoor, out door I react to it all.
ReplyDeleteThe nasal spray will be better the more you use it. That's the one I use and I think it's the strongest. You sinuses are so raw that everything would most likely burn at this point. Do be careful and don't fall into the trap that more is better as these sprays can cause "thrush" in certain situations if used too much. It's not fun. Been there, done that.
Also, the over the counter Zyrtec ( get the generic) is a great antihistamine with the fewest number of bad side effects. Again you will adjust to taking it after a day or 3. try it.
Matt
Nasocort I think is the stuff I'm taking, so far it's working well after the initial bad night. I've actually been able to get some sleep and eat with my mouth closed. Small miracles.
DeleteAllergies can truly suck the enjoyment out of life. I hope you can find something that makes you feel it less.
ReplyDeleteThe interesting part is what I enjoy most, being outdoors, clears me right up. I just can't spend all my time running around the hills like bigfoot.
Deleteallergies are wretched. I hope you can get a handle on yours and the quality of life improves when that happens.
ReplyDeleteSo far I'm pleased with the results of spraying some junk up my nose, I'll keep at it and see how it goes.
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