As for me, I'm still suffering in allergy land, although I did make it to the soccer games today. I've been desperately trying various treatments, and I may have found one that helps. I've been on Allegra every day for many years, so I decided to try Zyrtec today (it's now over-the-counter). I tried it years ago (pre-CFS) and it made me drowsy, but I've been feeling so completely crashed from these allergies I thought, "So what if it does make me drowsy? Would I even notice?" And, guess what? I think it might be helping a little, along with strategic doses of Sudafed in between nap and bedtime.
So, anyway, it is time once again for Quote It Saturday, featuring a quote from a book I've read. Today's quote is actually from a teen novel I recently read, Where Nina Lies by Lynn Weingarten. As often occurs, the topic is not chronic illness, but one character's thoughts about a different sort of life-changing trauma rang true for me. Here, the main character, Ellie, is talking about her sister's mysterious disappearance two years ago:
There are some things a person just never gets over, that the phrase "get over" doesn't really apply to. And when one of those things happens in your life, it doesn't matter how much time has passed, or if you're sitting alone in your room or at a party surrounded by a hundred people, and it doesn't matter if you're actually thinking about it or not because no matter where you are or what you're doing, it's still there. It's not just something that happened. It's become a part of you.
- Where Nina Lies by Lynn Weingarten
Isn't that just like living with CFS? Even on a good day when you're feeling pretty good, even at an important event that you are well enough to attend, even in the midst of a happy moment, it is always there, a part of you. By the way, it was an excellent book.
Hope you're having a good, allergy-free weekend!
Hi Sue sorry to read about your allergy problems,my youngest suffers from asthma but again the doctors will not officially diagnose it because of her age!!I was over on your blog on books and funny enough commented on this book,and the extract from it fits very well with cfs even though we are very new to it,if it is cfs with my daughter,she has I guess for a long time just plodded on!Hope the allergy eases off a bit for you,beckyx
ReplyDeleteHi, Becky -
ReplyDeleteGlad you enjoyed the book blog - lots of great choices there for teens!
I'm sorry to hear you're dealing with asthma, too.
Today is definitely a little better for me, especially since my afternoon nap. I may have found the right combination of meds!
Sue
Hi Sue. Guess who? :-> I too suffer from crazy allergy symptoms, but you may remember I hate taking meds other than sporadically. I am too concerned about the effects they will have on my liver, kidneys, heart... but I take Allegra occasionally. THEN, a few months ago I heard Dr. Weil recommend freeze-dried stinging nettles, found the capsules at the "healthy" store, tried them, and didn't they work! Now I am nagging my teens to take them... wish me luck with that! After the first week I went from taking them two or three times a day, to once a day.
ReplyDeleteHi, Judy!! Wow, it's been ages, hasn't it? Nice to "see" you here!
ReplyDeleteIngesting stinging nettle sounds pretty bizarre, but I will look into it - I'm wiling to try about anything at this point!
Hope you and the girls are doing well -
Sue
So sorry you are struggling with these allergies. I'm glad you are finding something that helps, even if only a little.
ReplyDeleteBeautifully chosen quote, thank you.
I love the quote! I think the challenge is letting CFS become a part of you without letting it become you.
ReplyDeleteI'll have to check this book out.
I love your quote - it's so true! I hope you find an allergy remedy quickly; I know all too well how hard that is, esp when you're dealing with it on top of CFS.
ReplyDeleteSue - yes, great quote. I think it applies to grief to a certain degree as well...
ReplyDeleteI hope you get your allergies under control. My husband is suffering this year too - they're nasty!
I have a suggestion for the allergies if you aren't opposed to an herbal remedy. I have horrible allergies here that end up in full blown migraines. Since I started this product, I have just had a tickle in my throat and some light coughing in the a.m. I think I need to add another pill at night and then I won't have the coughing in the a.m. either. Anyway, this is the best I have ever been here in Tulsa.
ReplyDeleteThe name of the product is New Chapter (I am falling in love with their product line). The product is "Sinus Take Care".
I hope it does the trick for you.
BTW, you can buy it on iHerb for about 5-10 dollars less than Whole Foods sells it.