I went to see an allergist for the first time in a decade, both because my asthma has worsened over the past year and because I'm grasping at straws to try to end this headache. My previous doctor at the practice retired so they assigned me a new one... who is retiring next month, so that seemed like an odd choice. I'm excited not to see him again though because he was dismissive (acted like exercise induced asthma is not a thing, didn't believe albuterol makes me cough or Zyrtec makes me depressed, told me to see a counselor about the headache) and switched up my meds in ways that cost me more money, ignore common side effects I've experienced, and seem unlikely to be more effective.
Three days later and despite taking antihistamines, I still have itchy welts from the allergy testing. Worst of all though... I'm now allergic to dogs.
That's an unacceptable situation so I may start allergy shots this winter. I couldn't consider them in the past because of kids/ time/ transportation challenges but I have more room in my life now (and my own car), so if I'm able to afford them, I guess I have to start (much as I hate the idea of driving to Corporate Woods for an hour a week).
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