No more pin cushion here

I had my yearly appointment with my allergist today and he took me off allergy shots which I had been receiving for over 8 years!  I had the last shots today, and with two swollen arms, so much so I can’t lean them back against the couch while seated from the pain, I can’t say they will be missed AT ALL!

I reached a plateau about 3 years ago and really haven’t gotten much better since then.  I still have symptoms ranging from minor to severe depending on the season and exposure, but unfortunately with allergies, there is no cure, only alleviation of the symptoms.  I still can’t be around cats for any period of time without some of the most severe symptoms coming to the fore. Thankfully, of all the allergens, dogs only rate 2 out of 4 on the scale (I was a 4, the highest reaction, on all but 5 of the 49 tested) which means I can still “squeeze, and hug, and call (Nala) George” (….does anyone else remember that cartoon????)