Saavedra Notes

I seem to be having severe allergy problems. I have been tracking food sensitivities for almost two years. I had a test in Sept. and am allergic to many things, most I have already eliminated. A lot of the depression has gone. Then I  read a book written by Doris Rapp, Brain Allergies: Is this your child.  Everything fit into place. Finally I began to put many things happening to me together.

When under the exposure these are the symptoms

loss of balance, the ears fill up with liquid

    loss of spacial judgements, knocking things over easily, missing turns in car, running over curbs

    typing becomes difficult and slow

itchy skin all over

post nasal drip

blurry eyes

gas

constipation

mental stuff starts happening

loss of concentration

short term memory loss

irritation

anxiety,

depression

Once I cover my nose and mouth with a clean cloth and breathe for about 25 minutes, not talking, not eating, all symptoms are lessened. Even the depression.

Now I have already put an air purifier and de-humidifier in my bedroom, and that has helped greatly for sleep. I used to wake up in severe depression and could not figure out why.

I have started on the generic OTC antihistamines for Zyrtec and Allerga.  Went to get a shot of steroid on last Tuesday, and it helped for about two days. They said it would last for one week Now I am on 5 mg of Prednisone. It barely helps. Right now I have to be outside for the job. So I take a lot of breathing breaks. I am taking the OTC Allerga and Prednisone together. It barely helps, even in the house (out of the bedroom with the de-humidifer and purifier).

My questions

I believe it is mold.  The symptoms are severe in rainy weather.  Even in overcast weather. What other type of thing could it be?

Current medications:

antihistamines:

levocetirizine 5mg per day

Singulair 10 mg per day

Wal-trin  10 mg per day

Other:

Xanax .25 When needed

Abilify 25 mg for two days 11/29-30, started @2.5 on 11/7/11

lexapro 5 mg per day 

  Supplements

      Vit C, up to 10,000 mg daily

      Vit B 5, 2000 mcg daily

      Vit B 12 , 5000 mcg daily

      Vit D up to 10,000 IU daily

      Lysine, 4,800 mg daily

      Dindolylmethane (DIM) , 200 mg daily

      liquid Vit supplement

      fish oil 2000 IU daily

     

 Diet :

     No fried foods, no sodas, I drink, White teas, herbals water sweetened with Stevia

     95% of foods prepared at home.

     oils, fats are not hydrogenated.

     95% of foods are eaten raw

     proteins are from beans, flaxseeds,

Anderson Allergy-Sarah Vaviso

Oct 26
I saw nurse practitioner Sarah V.  at the allergy practice today. My testing showed no mold problems, but huge dust and dust mite problems.  But that does not change the symptoms that I have been having.
Good news:  they have shots that will help control that. The pill that would help would be Singular. So on to tomorrow. They will continue testing for food problems.

The testing only tells if I am allergic to it. The test does not tell them the intensity of the reactions. What I feel inside. They said that the ear problem could be unrelated. I will see. The ear popping happens in the morning after I have slept all night on an unprotected mattress- no allergenic protector. Balance problems all day.

CT scan of sinuses came back OK.  I would think that that would show up if the problem was a permanent one, not allergic in nature.
I want to email Doris Rapp people. And find someone here in Orlando that I can go to. Trained by her, or her people.

Allergist Appiontment Notes

Before going to a doctor  (in this case Dr. Michael Anderson), I try to sit down and write down  my questions and also write a  list of current medications, current health concerns, and have copies of current tests with me. I make a file folder on the doctor to store paper copies of these. This way on the day of the appointment, I just take the folder and go and talk. Also any emails, blog entries that I have made that are revalent. I have a sister-in-law that is a pharmacist and have asked her advice. So here is the email, which I will take to the doctor to help make my points.
Hey Tish,
I seem to be having severe allergy problems. I have been tracking food sensitivities for almost two years. I had a test in Sept. and am allergic to many things, most I have already eliminated. A lot of the depression has gone. Then I  read a book written by Doris Rapp, Brain Allergies: Is this your child.  Everything fit into place. Finally I began to put many things happening to me together.

When under the exposure these are the symptoms
loss of balance, the ears fill up with liquid
    loss of spacial judgements, knocking things over easily, missing turns in car, running over curbs
    typing becomes difficult and slow
itchy skin all over
post nasal drip
blurry eyes
gas
constipation
mental stuff starts happening
loss of concentration
short term memory loss
irritation
anxiety,
depression
Once I cover my nose and mouth with a clean cloth and breathe for about 25 minutes, not talking, not eating, all symptoms are lessened. Even the depression.
Now I have already put an air purifier and de-humidifier in my bedroom, and that has helped greatly for sleep. I used to wake up in severe depression and could not figure out why.
I have started on the generic OTC antihistamines for Zyrtec and Allerga.  Went to get a shot of steroid on last Tuesday, and it helped for about two days. They said it would last for one week Now I am on 5 mg of Prednisone. It barely helps. Right now I have to be outside for the job. So I take a lot of breathing breaks. I am taking the OTC Allerga and Prednisone together. It barely helps, even in the house (out of the bedroom with the de-humidifer and purifier).
My questions
I believe it is mold.  The symptoms are severe in rainy weather.  Even in overcast weather. What other type of thing could it be?
What types of drugs and treatments are available for this?
What strengths are  the upper limits and can be considered safe.?

I see the allergist on Wednesday and want to have a little knowledge about what to expect on the issue.
Thanks, and I hope to see you in about 10 days!

Current medications:
      Prednisone, 5 mg
      Digestive enzymes, zenpep 10,000 units, 3 to 5 caps before each meal

      Supplements
      Vit C, up to 10,000 mg daily
      Vit B 5, 2000 mcg daily
      Vit B 12 , 5000 mcg daily
      Vit D up to 10,000 IU daily
      Lysine, 4,800 mg daily
      Dindolylmethane (DIM) , 200 mg daily
      liquid Vit supplement
      fish oil 2000 IU daily
     
 Diet :
     No fried foods, no sodas, I drink, White teas, herbals water sweetened with Stevia
     95% of foods prepared at home.
     oils, fats are not hydrogenated.
     95% of foods are eaten raw
     proteins are from beans, flaxseeds,

Steroids brought into the fight

Started steroids on the 11th. It was a shot given in right buttock. Outside the next day. All most unbearable. Using oregano and filters as well. Into the tunnel to breathe every so often. I must get through this. There is no other financial solution.
Bible passages: the Lord is my rock. I know He is here with me now.
The allergist seems to be extremely unfair with his new patients and for their first visit he makes them pay any funds left to pay on their deductible for that year. Mine now would be about three thousand dollars. I am punished because I have been healthy this year. And the statements of collection agencies and 90 day payment deadlines, they are scary and means this place is expensive. I want to gather information and pray about this.
I have prayed and decided to call and talk to them at Dr. Anderson's, and  have spoke with them this morning and only need the co-pay-60.00 to see them on the first visit. It is scary because my mind continues in panic/anxiety/depression mode from  the allergy.