Sorry I haven't updated lately. This hives thing is really getting me depressed. I have no appetite, feel like crying quite a bit, and I just want to sleep all the time. I've had it for almost 2 weeks now, and it seems like it's going to go on forever. I was searching online for my symptoms and it looks like I could possibly have something called Dermographism. It's where you can write on your skin with your nail, then a few minutes later it turns red, swells and begins to itch. From what I've read on some forums, this could last decades. Not fun!
Today wasn't so bad. I only had a few itchy spots because of me accidentally scratching myself. I still keep searching myself constantly because I keep thinking that there should be more. Right now I'm taking Claritin (an H1 blocker) and Ranitidine (an H2 blocker) and it seems to be getting better each day. It's weird though because the Ranitidine is for acid reflux. I have a bunch left over from when I was pregnant with Kaylee and I read somewhere that sometimes it takes both H1 &H2 blockers to help the hives. Well, it worked. I've only had a few spots each day since I started taking the Ranitidine along with the Claritin.
I have a doctor's app't next Wednesday to talk to the doctor about my hives. I think she'll probably refer me to an allergist to see if we can find out why it's happening. I am praying to God that I can find out, because I can't imagine living with the itchies for the rest of my life!
Barry just left an hour and a half ago to work in Yarmouth this weekend. I SO didn't want him to go! With the way I'm feeling, I really need him right now. But, it's his job and it is money that we need. I don't understand why they hired him for the new "position". He was supposed to be working in the office 50% of the time, and out in the field the other 50%, plus he wasn't supposed to go away anymore. He's only been in the office...I'd say about 10% and this is his 2nd or 3rd time going away! The last time was for 5 days. Good thing he didn't take a pay cut for this so-called position!
Anyway, it's almost 9:30pm, and I think I'm off to bed. I'm taping Ghost Whisperer for Barry right now, so I might as well wait to watch it later. The girls are both in bed fast asleep, so I think I should go and join them! I hope I didn't worry anyone by not updating. Worrying about stuff is the pits! :(
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