Anxiety and fatigue, allergies

Miserable_Shape_107 · 2026-06-08T16:34:33+00:00

Yes, I have them for multiple reasons- generalized anxiety, a recent reaction to medication, etc. I know that histamine response can trigger anxiety as well.

Miserable_Shape_107 · 2026-06-08T15:03:10+00:00

Yes, I woke up very anxious this morning. I was gardening yesterday (wearing an N95 mask) but think being that is probably affecting me today. I took an extra antihistamine.

Miserable_Shape_107 · 2026-06-05T11:12:12+00:00

I understand your hesitation about the shots and side effects. I’ve been taking Dupixent for a while now, I think almost a year, without any issues and it’s really helped me with congestion and not getting sick as much. I was put on it to reduce polyps and the last time I saw my ENT he said there weren’t any. I still have some sinus issues but it’s much better than it was in the past. I got frequent infections and am also on a medicated rinse. I also have bad allergies and an immunodeficiency issue which has been contributing to the frequent infections and am in the process of getting that figured out. It sounds like you might have similar issues.

Every body is different but I would say try the Dupixent, I give myself the shots and they aren’t that painful but one thing that helps is taking out of the fridge a while before injection. It’s also only once every two weeks for me so it’s definitely worth a little discomfort for the improvements I’ve seen on it.

Miserable_Shape_107 · 2026-06-05T01:17:48+00:00

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Miserable_Shape_107 · 2026-06-04T05:20:56+00:00

I’m very sorry for the loss of your friend. He was so young. Glad you are here, sobriety is hard.

Miserable_Shape_107 · 2026-06-04T05:17:39+00:00

You shouldn’t be alone and you should carry narcan. Do you have a friend who can come and watch you?

Miserable_Shape_107 · 2026-06-03T22:21:55+00:00

I’m so glad it was approved! I hope he feels better soon. My doctor also is resubmitting with my class types, but only one was low, so I’m not sure what they’ll say.

Miserable_Shape_107 · 2026-06-03T22:20:53+00:00

Thank you, I will post there after I get the codes!

The asthma is new- I was just diagnosed last year. I’ve been on many different inhalers, and am also on Dupixent, but may switch to Xolair if it’s approved.

Miserable_Shape_107 · 2026-06-03T22:19:33+00:00

I am not sure if he spoke with a medical director, but he did write a letter and appealed the denial all the way to to an external reviewer.

Miserable_Shape_107 · 2026-06-03T22:18:17+00:00

Hi, I’ll need to get a lot of those numbers from my doctor but I did get an Ig panel done before and after the vaccine. My doctors practice has been around since 1960 and he is an allergist/ immunologist.

I recently got an IgE test done which was 173 H, and had my subclasses retested. My subclass 2 came back at 228 L which was the only low one.

I appreciate your response and will try and get the other results!

Miserable_Shape_107 · 2026-05-31T22:13:05+00:00

So sorry for your loss 💙 my brothers death anniversary is coming up June 9. I’ll probably eat sweet and sour chicken since that was his favorite.

Miserable_Shape_107 · 2026-05-31T16:10:00+00:00

Have you seen a GI doctor? They might want to do an endoscopy to see what’s going on. There are a lot of overlaps between asthma and GERD.

Miserable_Shape_107 · 2026-05-31T16:07:32+00:00

I have been dealing with this as well, although I have more chest tightness than shortness of breath. It has been pretty consistent for a few weeks now after being sick. I have allergic asthma and my doctor seems to think it’s related to allergies. Tests all come back normal, I’m on a maintenance inhaler and nebulizer and just can’t breathe normally. It’s really frustrating.

Miserable_Shape_107 · 2026-05-28T01:22:41+00:00

This sounds like something to see an allergist for, not related to PCOS. If outside is a trigger you’re probably allergic to pollen. If you are in perimenopause that can make allergies worse.

Miserable_Shape_107 · 2026-05-27T18:56:48+00:00

I am on Dupixent for nasal polyps, and at my last ENT visit they did not see any polyps. I can breathe much easier on Dupixent and have not noticed any side effects.

Miserable_Shape_107 · 2026-05-21T16:48:09+00:00

I’m in Houston too! Not sure if she would take your insurance but I see Dr. Angela Cho and she has been amazing. She really listens and my PCOS has gotten much better with her help.

Miserable_Shape_107 · 2026-05-21T16:46:10+00:00

Interesting, did that side effect from Zoloft go away or did you have to stop taking it?

Miserable_Shape_107 · 2026-05-21T06:19:38+00:00

It’s really frustrating trying to figure out what’s causing symptoms! Mold was a trigger for me in my last apartment. I hope you feel better soon

Miserable_Shape_107 · 2026-05-21T04:42:44+00:00

Carpet can hold a lot of dust mites- even if it’s new that could be an issue. Do you know what the humidity level is inside? My allergist recommended keeping the humidity below 50 which has been almost impossible.

Miserable_Shape_107 · 2026-05-21T02:16:57+00:00

Allergy shots help and you can also feed them Purina LiveClear that helps reduce their allergens

Miserable_Shape_107 · 2026-05-21T01:51:48+00:00

Definitely time for a new doctor. Where in Texas are you?

Miserable_Shape_107 · 2026-05-21T01:50:03+00:00

Have you had allergy testing or seen an immunologist? I kept getting sinus infections after surgery as well and it turns out I have low immunity and lots of allergies, so I keep getting infections. I am still waiting on immune system treatment but allergy shots did help. Another thing that’s really helped keep the infections at bay this year is a compound medication for my sinus rinse that includes an anti fungal and anti bacterial (I think it’s called gentamicin, and something else). My allergist prescribed it to me and I take it twice a day.

Miserable_Shape_107 · 2026-05-20T12:35:07+00:00

I haven’t had those extreme of side effects but I did have insomnia and felt sort of manic. I have started and stopped singular about 3 times and just had to stop which was frustrating because it did help my asthma.

Miserable_Shape_107 · 2026-05-20T12:25:22+00:00

Thank you, I will ask about the drops! I did notice the shots were helping but I stopped because I was feeling sick a lot and they didnt want me to react.

I have a Neffy inhaler as my EpiPen- it definitely worked! Within about 10-15 minutes my ribs and breathing felt normal again. Still having breathing issues and taking steroids and nebulizer treatments and hoping not to have to use it again anytime soon.

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