deTOXing

 I have no idea what it is like personally to start a detox process off of heroin, cocaine, or alcohol.  But, if it's anything like detoxing from antihistamines, GOD BLESS those people.  Since Sunday at 2pm, I ERICA J.  have not had one single antihistamine.  I have been a HOT MESS since.  After trying Zyrtec, Zyrtec D, Claritin, Claritin D, Allegra D, Benadryl, the Netty Pot, and trying to sleep with an ice pack on my face (my own remedy to freeze the snot), nothing has been successful, and I finally made an appointment with the allergist.

 I was told to stop taking antihistamines 72  hours prior to the appointment.  After trying one of the above remedies everyday for the last 3 months, I can't believe how much my body has been relying on them.  I thought I felt bad then, you should see me now.  My eyes are blown up and watery, I sneeze at least 300 times a day.  No need for crunches, my belly hurts so bad from heaving those sneezes.  My scalp is itching along with my chest and arms.  Snot is flowing out of my nose at all times.  People at work describe me as "someone who has lost their best friend."  I look terrible.  

 So I have been counting the hours till today at 2 where I will go to the allergist after a strong avoidance for years, and I will find out what exactly I am allergic too.  I hope she has a miracle answer for me.  

I am sure my patients will appreciate some kind of remedy too.  Try starting an IV, when your nose starts running.  ICK.

If you are one of those people who is blessed not to have to deal with this... that's awesome.

If you understand... I totally feel for you!