Convict on 13/6/2006 at 09:48
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What is an IIRC?
If I Remember Correctly.
lomondtaffer on 13/6/2006 at 10:00
I know this is off at a tangent, but I'm hoping some of the brainy types here can help me. I've suddenly developed an extreme allergy: hives, asthma, exhaustion, swollen bits.. the whole shebang. I'm waiting for a blood test, and gubbing down antihistamines and steroids at the moment, which I don't really like doing, but the alternative is to be poleaxed.
My question is:
If I remove things (plants, dust, etc) from my surroundings, can I expect an immediate result, or will my body take time to get better ? I'm trying to find out myself, and I can't get a simple answer on this from any of the allergy sites.
ANY kind of info/advice will be fallen upon with gratitude.
Deep Qantas on 13/6/2006 at 13:48
Quote Posted by aguywhoplaysthief
What is an IIRC?
Internet IRC
Convict on 13/6/2006 at 14:12
Euros are piss taking bastards! :cheeky:
Karlfox on 13/6/2006 at 18:08
Quote Posted by lomondtaffer
I know this is off at a tangent, but I'm hoping some of the brainy types here can help me. I've suddenly developed an extreme allergy [...]
If I remove things (plants, dust, etc) from my surroundings, can I expect an immediate result, or will my body take time to get better ? I'm trying to find out myself, and I can't get a simple answer on this from any of the allergy sites.
Strictly speaking, if you remove the allergen from the immediate environment, your reaction should start to wear off (there being nothing to provoke an immune response further). In practicality, it may take a little while (on the order of hours) for your body to flush itself and completely recover (this second part could potentially be longer). And if you're allergic to something that's diffuse and hard to remove from the environment (think pollen allergies, etc), then you may have an uphill battle.
I'm rather deathly allergic to peanuts, which is another story altogether, but it's thankfully something I can avoid.
Fingernail on 13/6/2006 at 19:33
Quote Posted by aguywhoplaysthief
What is an IIRC?
Is It Real, Cunt?
aguywhoplaysthief on 14/6/2006 at 02:45
Karlfox: Be happy you're not allergic to soy. They put that shit in motherfucking granola bars.
Karlfox on 14/6/2006 at 15:14
Quote Posted by aguywhoplaysthief
Karlfox: Be happy you're not allergic to soy. They put that shit in
motherfucking granola bars.Oh, don't I know it.. I actually am a bit allergic to soy - it'll irritate the back of my throat and make my tongue and lips swell nicely. Just not to the same life-threatening extent that peanut-anything would :erg:
lomondtaffer on 14/6/2006 at 15:29
Quote Posted by Karlfox
...And if you're allergic to something that's diffuse and hard to remove from the environment (think pollen allergies, etc), then you may have an uphill battle.
I'm rather deathly allergic to peanuts, which is another story altogether, but it's thankfully something I can avoid.
Thanks, Karlfox: first straight answer I've had in weeks. I'm going for it, but I don't want to end up like Howard Hughes (Think carboard boxes for slippers!). As for the peanut thing... I've seen that happen with pupils of mine, and I guess I should be grateful I'm just wheezing and draping myself on furniture most of the day like a Victorian poet.
Malygris on 14/6/2006 at 16:24
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I'm allergic to Jackyl, Slayer, Motorhead, and Megadeth.
God dammit I came in here to use that joke and now I find that I've been pre-empted by your mullet-rock comedy stylings. Oh, I'll leave quietly, but I won't be happy about it.
