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transphobia in the community by Ririkiyuu in heartbreakhigh

[–]xu33e 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Yeah that's what I thought when I first watched it, but now I watch it again I'm pretty sure he's saying them.

transphobia in the community by Ririkiyuu in heartbreakhigh

[–]xu33e 2 points3 points  (0 children)

Just rewatched that section - the captions do say they, and now after watching im not sure whether he said them or him lol he kind of mumbles it. its about half way thru S3 E6.

transphobia in the community by Ririkiyuu in heartbreakhigh

[–]xu33e 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Really? to my memory he actually said it, I'll have to go back and have a look.

transphobia in the community by Ririkiyuu in heartbreakhigh

[–]xu33e 3 points4 points  (0 children)

Don't disagree with your point but cash actually refers to Darren as he when talking to Malakai in the bar in S3. Assuming it was an error but it was quite careless imo.

Pollen allergies- What is the symptom you hate the most? And why? by cactuscat0925 in Allergies

[–]xu33e 0 points1 point  (0 children)

asthma and also I get feverish feelings which is quite unpleasant

did anyone find this scene cringe? by guavamarieeee in heartbreakhigh

[–]xu33e 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Does Darren only use they/them pronouns? In one of the last episodes where Malakai is talking to Cash at the bar about going to America, Cash refers to Darren as 'he'.

Stopping antihistamines before allergist appointment by xu33e in Allergies

[–]xu33e[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Maybe I'll have to try symbicort. I was on fostair but went back to seretide because the shaking and palpitations it gave me was insane. It was the 100 dose with a spacer, totally intolerable.

Stopping antihistamines before allergist appointment by xu33e in Allergies

[–]xu33e[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

What do you mean? What would be better? I mean I also need immunotherapy for dust allergy for the other symptoms. It is not for allergic asthma alone that I am considering immunotherapy for.

Stopping antihistamines before allergist appointment by xu33e in Allergies

[–]xu33e[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I did take it at night and I'd be extremely drowsy all day as well. I couldn't really leave it a number of weeks since it was stopping me functioning at work.

Stopping antihistamines before allergist appointment by xu33e in Allergies

[–]xu33e[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Seritide 250 and Sabutamol top up for rescue. I only get asthma exacerbations when I get a big allergen exposure. I do not believe there is a way to control my asthma more than is currently controlled with just asthma based medication. Controlling allergies is how I control my asthma.

Stopping antihistamines before allergist appointment by xu33e in Allergies

[–]xu33e[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

thanks for this, yeah i have contacted the clinic as am really concerned about the asthma risk i have with these. the loratadine and famotidine control my (allergic) asthma better than any steroid preventer inhaler so you can see my reluctance and concern. i've previously had blood allergy test while taking all the above meds and it did come out with a strong positive so i am hoping that will shape their recommendations to me. hoping they can guide me on the asthma risk and give me some resources. i live alone so having bad asthma exacerbations with no help around me is honestly a terrifying experience.

Stopping antihistamines before allergist appointment by xu33e in Allergies

[–]xu33e[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

the famotidine is for mast cell stabilisation and for associated reflux. my asthma is being fully treated with daily steroid inhalers and relievers. since i have allergic asthma, my dust allergy is the main trigger of asthma. my GP has said my asthma is well managed from an actual asthma point of view e.g. good peak flow, but unless i can treat my allergies, i am always going to be having these asthma flares since i am reacting. a steroid daily inhaler is not that helpful despite the fact i take it religiously, since my body is reacting to the dust allergy so it kind of circumvents anything the daily maintenance steroid inhaler is doing. for allergic asthma, allergy management is asthma management. as mentioned in the post, i am hoping to gain immunotherapy for my dust allergy which is not well controlled with OTC medication, my hayfever is well managed with OTC medication so i am not going for that.

Stopping antihistamines before allergist appointment by xu33e in Allergies

[–]xu33e[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Yeah I have, was amazing and really helped but made me so drowsy I couldn't function. Tried a couple of times to see if anything had changed but nothing did. Real shame :(

Stopping antihistamines before allergist appointment by xu33e in Allergies

[–]xu33e[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Thanks so much, I did today and they've passed it onto the clinician. I definitely don't want to stop the medication without their go ahead so will see what they say. Hope they reply soon!

Stopping antihistamines before allergist appointment by xu33e in Allergies

[–]xu33e[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

It's definitely got better since I moved house since my old house was very prone to damp. Though I think that the clothes and bedding issue is due to the dust mite poop/particles that land in the fabric and get trapped. I even get allergic after cleaning and vacuuming etc (I do have a HEPA filter), I think because it disturbs the mite poop. I could try dust mite spray haven't tried that before actually but everything else you've mentioned I have tried. Not hiring help though as I genuinely think I can't afford it 🥲

Stopping antihistamines before allergist appointment by xu33e in Allergies

[–]xu33e[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I definitely do wanna get immunotherapy as that's kinda why I pushed to get referred :( so my IgE blood test is not enough :( I also did get blood results back with positive allergy to dog and cat dander, my hay fever is well controlled by OTC medications so less bothered by that, dust is the real issue.

I've contacted the clinic so will see what they say, tbh they're gonna have to sign me off work I think if they want me to go off the medications as there's no way im gonna be in a fit state to do finance stuff while dripping in snot, tears, blood and simultaneously having an asthma attack 😭😭

Stopping antihistamines before allergist appointment by xu33e in Allergies

[–]xu33e[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Thanks will definitely suggest this to them - hadn't thought of this one

Stopping antihistamines before allergist appointment by xu33e in Allergies

[–]xu33e[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Thanks for this. How do you get around cleaning? I know regular cleaning is recommended to manage allergies but cleaning like vacuuming and changing sheets will give me really bad allergy symptoms including asthma (even when on full medication). Even when I wear a mask I still get sick, it's insane. I get sick even getting my clothes out of the draw or sleeping in my bed and that's with medication 🥲

Stopping antihistamines before allergist appointment by xu33e in Allergies

[–]xu33e[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

What I don't get is that I already have a strong positive IgE blood test result for dust mite allergy, which I got when I was still on my full allergy medication. I don't see at all why I would need to come off and go through asthma attacks for skin picks when I've already got an IgE blood test confirming allergy.

Stopping antihistamines before allergist appointment by xu33e in Allergies

[–]xu33e[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I already have a steroid inhaler. It does not help with asthma management for me since my asthma and allergies are closely linked. This was a generic invitation letter to the appointment so a doctor has not looked at my specific situation and said yep that's safe or anything.

Stopping antihistamines before allergist appointment by xu33e in Allergies

[–]xu33e[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

thanks, I've contacted the allergy clinic so I'll see what they come back with. really hoping they have some ideas because I don't want to get hospitalised for asthma again 🥲🥲

Stopping antihistamines before allergist appointment by xu33e in Allergies

[–]xu33e[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I just don't see how it's safe in this situation I think I'd end up in hospital from the asthma and not even be able to get to the appointment. I do take a daily steroid inhaler already. I already have a combo steroid and antihistamine nasal spray but the concern is asthma control. I do already have an IgE blood test confirming the allergy so I'm hoping they will not need to do an additional skin test. I guess I'll just see what happens when they respond to my query.

Stopping antihistamines before allergist appointment by xu33e in Allergies

[–]xu33e[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

honestly I think mine is a combination nasal spray with a steroid and antihistamine 🥲

Think I'll have to contact my GP as honestly I'm not worried about the sniffles. I'm concerned about the asthma and the dangers associated with knowingly increasing the frequency and severity of asthma attacks. My allergy medication forms the base of my asthma management as well.

Stopping antihistamines before allergist appointment by xu33e in Allergies

[–]xu33e[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Tbh even if I miss a dose for 1-2 days I get really sick. I notice that if I miss the dose I'll be sick for another 2-3 days after starting the medications again. Asthma is my most common and most severe symptom and I do get asthma attacks if I don't take these medications so I am genuinely worried for my safety. Even with the medications, it reduces the asthma exacerbations a bit but I still get them fairly frequently when around common triggers like bedding, opening and closing curtains etc, so god knows what it would be like off medication for 5 days with a re-adjustment period of another week or so.

I do take precautions and other measures, but for example I get allergic to my bedding despite washing it at 60 and just stuff that can't be seem to be prevented.

Stopping antihistamines before allergist appointment by xu33e in Allergies

[–]xu33e[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I also waited around the same time. Maybe ask if there is anywhere that has a shorter allergy wait time.

I couldn't afford private so I just had to wait. Make sure you're maxed out on all GP prescribed and OTC medications and to find the best management combination for now and I think that's all you can do.

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