My regular doc at the time said it was seasonal allergies (the first time it happened was in the spring).
When it popped up in the winter I was referred to the dermatologist who said it was from soaps and shampoo, to try different hypo-allergenic brands. That was after he had his nurse give me a shot of some type of steroid (in the butt no less - OUCH!)
When it still didn't go completely away a family member told me about the homeopathic allergy specialist. While I am a believer in homeopathic medicine, I think this guy was a quack.
It flared up again about 6 months ago. My current doc wanted to try a cream rather than oral or injected steroids. That would seem to work, then it would come back. Talking to her, she was surprised I hadn't had a blood test for allergies. So off to the lab I went.
I'm going to divert here and tell you about a few of my favorite things:
- Favorite Candy - Reese's Peanut Butter Cup
- Favorite Fast Food - Panda Express
- Favorite Beer - Alaskan Summer Ale
- Favorite Drink - Manhattan
In order of sensitivity, my blood test showed reactions to:
- Peanuts
- Sesame
- Wheat
- Corn
- Soy
- Walnuts
Compare that list to the first list. Ick.
I guess I can still have a glass of wine and if I want a drink it'll be a "Dark and Stormy". I hope I like a "Dark and Stormy". Sounds kind of like an ex-girlfriend of mine.
Anyway, as I learn to cook new things I'll be sharing them here. Wish me luck.
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