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  • About Me

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    CreativeType

    Female, 33
    Washington, DC, USA
    Member since April 25, 2008

    • About Me

      I'm a graphic and web designer. You can view my online portfolio at www.astutefuse.com

      I'm a graphic and web designer. You can view my online portfolio at www.astutefuse.com

    • Interests

      Food and wine (at least ones that I'm not allergic to), music, art, great books, causes that move me, green living, yoga, my dogs, church.

      Food and wine (at least ones that I'm not allergic to), music, art, great books, causes that move me,

  • Journal

    • Feeling very tired and run down

      Mood October 19, 2008 12:28pm

      I've been feeling very tired and run down. I dont think I'm sleeping well and figure that's part of it.

       

      Also feeling very fluffy.

    • corn commercials, weight gain, new meds

      Mood September 23, 2008 12:59pm

      Can i just say how much I loathe the new corn commercials out there..They're actually trying to say corn syrup is ok in moderation. I'm …

    • Xolair shot today

      Mood September 17, 2008 6:27pm

      My xolair shots seems to hurt more each time. I don't think there's any reason why- it may just be the new nurses at the allergy office. The …

    • Chronic pain and exhaustion

      Mood September 16, 2008 7:00pm

      I'm having chronic stomach pain every morning. Every day it gets worse, and now includes my back. THere are plenty of medications out there for …

    • secret society of ninjas...

      Mood September 3, 2008 10:11pm

      I'm considering a new job. And I'm an emotional wreck and unlikly to be able to sleep or the next few weeks because of it. Because insurance …

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    • Hug

      From luckyduck761 September 9, 2008

      Thank you. I have been better. I just got promoted at work and even though that doesn't give me a child (especially because now I am working more) it makes me feel better about my self. Anyway, thanks again.

    • Hug

      From LisaNeedsHelp September 4, 2008

      Things aren't so good right now. I just had another MRI today, hard because I can't lay still for 10 minutes without extreme pain... How are you? I hope things are better for you than me... -Lisa

    • Hug

      From luckyduck761 August 30, 2008

      Thank you for your time and reading through my venting! I appreciate that you took the time to help! I I really really appreciate it!

    • High Five

      From pepy August 29, 2008

      i intend to honey:) thanks for your support have a good night or day lol depending on where u r and keep smiling

    • Hug

      From mommyau August 29, 2008

      thank you very much................

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  • Support Groups

    • Close Asthma
      : Other

      I have all kinds of asthma. I was diagnosed as a very young child and it has gotten worse over the years. My other battle is with my allergies, both environmental and food.

      Treatments

      Advair Working / Worked
      Xolair Too Soon to Tell
    • Close Environmental Allergies
      Type of allergy: Other

      Allergic to trees, grass, flowers, animals, pollen, chemical sensitivity, several classes of antibiotics, etc...

      Treatments

      Allergy Shots Somewhat Helpful
      I have regular bad reactions, both systemic and non. I get three shots every week- right now we baby step one per week.
      Nasacort AQ Somewhat Helpful
      Meh- better than the others I've tried.
      Nasal Irrigation Somewhat Helpful
      I don't do this every day like I did in the beginning. It seems that my sinuses are too sensitive right now and get sore pretty quickly.
      Singulair Working / Worked
      I take it 2-4 hours before allergy shots to help prevent reactions.
      Zyrtec Somewhat Helpful
      Wish it did more than it does on days like today.
    • Open Food Allergies
      Type of allergy: Other Foods

      Allergic to soy, corn, yeast, nuts, poultry pork, cod, mussels, flounder, green beans, etc....

      Treatments

      Avoid Certain Foods / Chemicals Working / Worked
      Hard to avoid some things because they come in SO MANY FORMS.
      EpiPen Working / Worked
      Always works. On 1 occasion has taken 2 doses.
    • Open Hives

      I feel like I hive at random- tho I know something is causing it.

      Treatments

      Benadryl Working / Worked
      Promethazine Working / Worked
    • Open Irritable Bowel Syndrome (IBS)

      I've been going through tests all year to find out what's wrong with me, including endoscopy, colonoscopy, pill camera twice, etc. They have pretty much ruled out crohns and ruled in IBS.

      Treatments

      High Fiber Diet Working / Worked
    • Open Family & Friends of Cancer Patients

      My dad has cancer. When I found this out a few months ago, I didn't want to do anything, enjoy anything. He's been doing chemo for several months and is doing well right now.

    • Open ADHD / ADD

      CreativeType hasn’t entered any details for this support group.
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