I got the itch, I got it!

A new study found that a mothers diet affects her baby's allergies. Which can only mean one thing: My mom ate cats. - Jimmy Fallon

Yesterday was allergy testing day.  When they tell you to plan for a 2 to 3 hour stay THEY MEAN IT!  It ended up being more like 4 by the time all was said and done.  I spent a lot of the time fighting the itch and holding my arms out so the test wouldn't be skewed.

It's amazing how quickly they scratch your skin all up with the "palettes" or whatever you call them.  I was like, this is a breeze, I can so handle this.  The technician said "you're tough."  I patted myself on the back and thought, yeah I'm tough. 

Time for round two.  TWO big trays of needles.  I'm tough right?  Yeah, that's it, I'm tough.  I have been poked and prodded so many times, I can so do this.  OUCH!  I'll be the first to admit those needles really smart.  I'm still considering myself tough.  I only winced a few times, I played the tough role very well lol.  It hurt though, my arms were bleeding.  Not a pretty site, but, hey I'm TOUGH!

It turns out I am allergic to my fur babies.  Not my Mia dog luckily, but the cats.  They get to stay (whew, like that was ever an option anyway) but I have to make some changes.  Also, molds, HIGH allergies to molds.  I already suspected this pretty much.  Also, dust mites, isn't everyone?  Lastly COCKROACHES...eww I am totally ok with being allergic to them.  I really hope to never have a run in with one of them and if so, hey I'm allergic, go away. 

I love the gazillion things they recommend you do to alleviate your allergens.  It's A LOT and it's a big pile of money.  As if while I am in an Ulcerative Colitis flare, unable to work, spending all of my money on co-pays and prescriptions, I can tear up all of the carpet in the house and put down hardwood or tile.  UGH!!!

At least I found out that I am most likely NOT allergic to my UC meds and definitely not allergic to the foods I've been eating.  That's a relief.  My arms are still sore today, so I had to go get blood work done.  More needles?  Sure, I'm TOUGH!