Argh! Foiled again.

[realexplodingcat]

OK, so I'm still allergic to dogs, including poodles. This is probably compounding my other allergies, some of which are apparently very busy outside. Asthma is not cool. It upsets me to know that I wouldn't have tried this experiment if I had known my allergy would have reactivated after several days.

Well, I guess it wouldn't have been an experiment then. The dog is here, not absolutely to stay. However, I want it to stay, which goes against everything I typically believe when it comes to healthcare. Treat the source, not the symptom.

I'll try to treat the symptoms, if I can guarantee it will only be temporary. I'm seeing a doctor tomorrow with whom I'll probably discuss Singular and other management drugs. But I have my eye on allergy shots down the road. I don't want to be on drugs if there is another alternative. Immunotherapy would be another attack at the source and an emotionally easier one than returning Jericho.

Comments

[elnigma.livejournal.com]

No offense, but if you are allergic to a dog, I don't recommend keeping a dog - management drugs only do so much, and their effectiveness (IMHO) goes down over time - and allergy shots - most times don't work at all. A poodle will find another home if you look around for one, they are in demand. Its okay to ignore me about this, too.

[explodingcat.livejournal.com]

At this point, I want a management drug (assuming it'll at least start to work well at first) to give me time to make an informed choice after collecting several opinions and facts from various sources (doctors and people with personal experience included). I don't want to make a hasty decision. But, it's true, this dog does already have a home if not here. That is confirmed. I'm not so worried about the dog as I am about krasota.

[elnigma.livejournal.com]

Makes sense. If I hadn't said it recently, I think you are a good guy. :)

[explodingcat.livejournal.com]

Thanks for saying so. :)

[lightning-rose.livejournal.com]

*crosses fingers for luck*

[explodingcat.livejournal.com]

I'm going to a yoga class soon. So I'll be crossing just about everything for luck.

[onceupon.livejournal.com]

I am allergic to cats. Yet, I currently own three. I'm not suffering from allergy symptoms, because I've acclimated. When I first started owning cats, I bathed them once a week to control the dander to which I was allergic. Doing that with the dog ought to help control your symptoms. Vacuum/sweep a little more frequently to control pet dander in your environment.

Play with the dog, but don't touch your face until after you've washed your hands.

It took me a month or so to really get used to having cats around. In the past I was unable to go to people's houses when they had cats. I'd puff up and wheeze and have asthma attacks. Now I can handle my animals all the time and other people's animals for extended periods of time with no ill effect.
But if you've never tried to acclimate your body, you might be pleased with the results after a little time has passed.

[explodingcat.livejournal.com]

I do recall being allergic to cats at a young age. Nonetheless I grew up with one. I acquired her accidentally when she was 2 weeks old. So, I imagine the build up of dander was minimal at first and only gradually increased, giving me time to acclimate.

Maybe it's possible with dogs, too.

I can't imagine bathing three cats.

[onceupon.livejournal.com]

Well,I started with just one. *grin* And he was a kitten and so didn't put up much of a fight.

There are pet wipes that you can get, they are essentially baby wipes, that you can wipe your dog down with every day to help with the dander as well.

[ex-carnaval-619.livejournal.com]

*hug*

I stopped my allergy shots simply b/c even though I felt like I was getting better, I'd stopped birth control and felt like i didn't want anymore added chemicals in my body. I do believe allergy shots is a good road to travel down if you're having severe allergic reactions though, der. If it had been determined that I had severe allergies to my dogs, I would have definitely stayed on them but as is I have a slight allergy to dogs, very mild, thankfully and with having the huskies and husky hair (oh boy if I could knit, I could make some fine sweaters!) it doesn't seem to aggrevate it. I mean, really, I have so many other harsh allergies that the dog dander/hair etc doesn't even bother me one bit in comparison. I do feel your pain though and empathize. It's so easy to become emotionally attached to an animal. They are so loving and wonderful. It makes me sad to know people mistreat them, harm them, when all they ask for is love and companionship. I love my doggies and wouldn't trade them for anything.

I hope you can find a happy medium that will be both good for you and for Jericho.

[explodingcat.livejournal.com]

Thanks. However this turns out, I really must meet your dogs. I haven't yet!

[jb98.livejournal.com]

I'm so sorry to hear this. Hope you find something that works for you and that allows y'all to keep Jericho.

*hugz*

[explodingcat.livejournal.com]

Me too. He's a way cool dog.

[mactavish.livejournal.com]

Oh crap. :(

I sure hope the allergy treatments not only work, but make you less allergic to other things, too.

[explodingcat.livejournal.com]

That would be lovely.

[purplepaisley.livejournal.com]

Ouch. I hope there's a solution. How ironic that there is something Krasota wants that she's not allergic to, but you are! Best wishes for all three of you.

[explodingcat.livejournal.com]

Funny how that works out. It's pretty much the only thing that I'm allergic to and she's not. Thanks for the wishes.

[red-frog.livejournal.com]

What a horrible dilemma. I'm so sorry. :(

[explodingcat.livejournal.com]

Maybe I should go rub your cats for good luck.

[sabethea.livejournal.com]

Good luck at the doctor's. Hope they can sort something out for you :-/

[explodingcat.livejournal.com]

Thanks, me too.