re: Anybody ever done allergy injections?

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Overreaction. In fact, there is evidence that people with severe allergies are less likely to get cancer. The thought is that our overactive immune systems kill the shite out of cancer cells before they can take hold.

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That's good to hear! I think I'm okay with the occasional allergy attack if it means my odds of getting cancer may be lower. Good trade.

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It may or may not be something in the beer. If I eat red apples or cherries, my mouth itches, lips swell and my asthma acts up. But I'm not allergic to either one. Or red food dye they sometimes use to pretty them up. We think it's what they call oral allergy syndrome. My body thinks they are something I'm allergic to and reacts. It's limited in reaction and won't always do it. That started when I was in med school. I'm hoping that'll get better. And occasionally I'll do that with beer.

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Well, I rarely drink anymore these days, and when I do it's only a couple. In my early 20s, though, I drank heavily on the weekends and didn't notice a problem. Now, one or two beers and my neck and face feel swollen and my face turns a little red. And my head starts hurting before I can even catch a buzz.

I've gotten a steroid shot because my allergies are so bad, in fact I got it about 3 weeks ago.

I've had really bad allergies my whole life, even food allergies (Seafood, peanuts, nuts)
The steroid shots work, but only temporarily. This season got so bad that my asthma came back and I'm on a shite ton of medicines right now but they seem to be helping.

I think weekly shots affect everyone differently. Works for some doesn't work for others.

changed my life. My insurance covers them pretty well 35 copay every six months is all I pay. Now granted you are signing up for 3-5 years of shots but my allergies were noticably better within the first month. I used to always catch a cold in the spring and fall. Now I go years without a cold. Also it really helps that we have a nurse where I work that can administer the shots. I doubt very seriously that I would have finished the shots if it weren't so convenient.

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It is expensive as i don't think it is covered by insurance and requires numerous office visits as the allergist slowly increases the dose and looks for reactions.

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Wow, so untrue. Insurance does cover most of it. Each shot where I go is $25.78 and I only pay $5.00 and insurance covers the rest. Old insurance plan covered 100% but employer obtained cheaper plan.

One shot each week. Initial visit for testing cost $75.00 but they only charged me $40.

It find that it helps but doesn't completely free you from allergy problems. I've been taking them for two years and this past week I've had my share of sinus problems.