Wednesday, March 08, 2006
The Truth about Cats and Dogs
Imagine finding out, after years of believing one thing, that all you had ever known was not as you had been thought.
Confused?
For years now, I was led to believe that I had allergies... dust, feathers, trees, grass, perfume.
As it turns out, I don't.
I may have asthma.
The severity of which is unknown, but it is triggered by common household allergens, like dust, smoke, perfume and grass.
I always associated my breathing problems with being overweight and with my not exercising. Naturally... why wouldn't I. I seemed to be a pretty good excuse and it didn't bother me too much.
I guess I was wrong. Very wrong. I go for more testing in a couple of weeks.
In the meantime... I have a problem.
I do have an allergy.
I am allergic to cats and dogs. The doctor is concerned that it can affect my breathing too.
I am trying to be positive, but I have not had Shadow for 30 minutes now and I am unable to stop crying.
I originally got her so I would have someone to sleep with, I guess now I have no excuse... I need me a man!
Confused?
For years now, I was led to believe that I had allergies... dust, feathers, trees, grass, perfume.
As it turns out, I don't.
I may have asthma.
The severity of which is unknown, but it is triggered by common household allergens, like dust, smoke, perfume and grass.
I always associated my breathing problems with being overweight and with my not exercising. Naturally... why wouldn't I. I seemed to be a pretty good excuse and it didn't bother me too much.
I guess I was wrong. Very wrong. I go for more testing in a couple of weeks.
In the meantime... I have a problem.
I do have an allergy.
I am allergic to cats and dogs. The doctor is concerned that it can affect my breathing too.
I am trying to be positive, but I have not had Shadow for 30 minutes now and I am unable to stop crying.
I originally got her so I would have someone to sleep with, I guess now I have no excuse... I need me a man!
Dragonfly 3/08/2006 03:15:00 PM
3 Comments:
I read an interesting article that said that a lot of people who struggle with low energy levels (like a lot of overweight people) actually have allergies that cause breathing problems, making them out of breath. I know I used to have a lot more energy before I got cats, which I'm unfortunately allergic to, but adore too much to get rid of...
I hope they can get you on some good medication that helps you breathe better!
I hope they can get you on some good medication that helps you breathe better!
a hairless one at that!
This is a trial removal to see if I improve... but I am looking for a home for her, just in case.