My Worst Enemy

Isn't that the most disgusting thing you've every seen? Yuck! Not only is it hideous but it has been the source my extreme discomfort over the past year. In October of last year while just three months prego with Rylin I randomly developed a chronic runny nose, itchy eyes, and sore throat. When I spoke with the Doctor I was told it was pregnancy related allergies and that they would go away once I had the baby. So grudgingly with every sneeze, wheeze, itch, and the end of countless boxes of tissues I told myself "just until May, just make it to May." On May 28th our gorgeous Rylin was born and yet my ENT problem still persisted. I waited patiently hoping, and nothing--zero relief. I tried every over the counter medication I could take, and have even been taking prescription Allegra and still ...... :(

I finally saw an allergist today and after lots of questions, stabbing, and then some intense swelling and itching on my arm (the test site) the year long mystery has been solved, I'm allergic to dust mites and maple trees. What a hassle of an allergy! There's dust everywhere! Not to mention the 5 plus maple trees in my cul-de-sac. It's no wonder I've been walking around like the spokesperson for a head cold product campaign.

So what next? A trial nasal spray, and if that doesn't work some imaging to see if I've developed chronic sinusitis as a result of prolonged exposure. I need to buy masks and goggles for when I'm cleaning the house, and special encasing for my pillows, mattresses, blankets, etc. There are lots of other products out their, but I don't know how well I trust there claims--so if any of your out there suffer from this allergy and can recommend a must have quality product that will help reduce my exposure and reduce symptoms I'm all ears!

I hope the medicine and all the extras work! I'm so done with sleeping closer to a box of tissues than my own husband!