Posts by Charles Howard79

Thanks, already read it🙂

Thanks for the input.

Right now, I'm basically in full avoidance mode—skipping all dairy whenever I can sneakily manage it—and honestly, I feel pretty good. I've been hunting through recipes for anything dairy-free. As for whether I should bother with a lactase enzyme, I'll just run that by my doctor and see what they say.

Anyone got anything to say????

I've been dealing with dairy intolerance for about 10 months now. I cut it out completely for a month and felt fine—no issues at all. Honestly, I just miss yogurt and aged cheeses every once in a while, though it's not a daily thing. I'm not really into cakes or cottage cheese anyway. So, if any kind souls out there could recommend some effective pills or supplements that actually work, maybe I can enjoy things occasionally? I'm not looking for substitutes. I don't want them.

Thanks

Look, I'm no doctor, but common sense says you shouldn't be mixing meds with alcohol. Ever. Period.

I have no idea what dose of Valium you're taking—especially if you're just making up your own numbers—but where did you even get it? Go see a real doctor to get a prescription and stop playing games with your health.

If you're looking to deal with sweating, try dabbing some apple cider vinegar mixed with sage essential oil and water onto your hands.

Check out the thread on dyshidrotic eczema over here on the forum. We deal with similar issues because of nickel allergies.

Not from the list provided. I’m an allergy sufferer, so I know what it's like to go months without smelling anything—or just reacting to flashes of light. For instance, I can't smell Clorox at all; it stings my eyes, sure, but the scent? Nonexistent. I used to overdo it with perfume until I actually noticed it, but now I stick to one spray in three spots and call it a day. Honestly, sometimes the lack of sensation is what gets to me—nobody really helps you navigate it, even though it's just "normal" for someone with allergies.

Modiana is over in Pula—not exactly a massive crowd there. Marks & Spencer is in Rijeka, which gets more foot traffic, though it’s mostly an older demographic. Thanks for the heads-up, I'll point her toward the thread.

Height is around 5'3", she’ll probably need at least 19 inches taken off—must be a custom job—and given her narrow waist, I’d guess those hips hit about 39 inches. Not that I know for sure; it's just my best guess, and she's pretty guarded about that kind of stuff. Apparently, there's some boutique over at Avenue Mall.

Do I even fit in here? More importantly—should my friend be heading into the city for shopping? She’s dealing with some hormonal issues that caused some weight gain, and honestly, finding decent options out in the sticks is a nightmare—so she’ll probably just hit up the shops in Chicago once she makes it in.

What’s the absolute smallest size for fuller figures? Like, when we're talking actual clothing and bras?

Hey, can I change my username from mare2406 to Charles Howard79? This current one has way too many numbers—plus, Charles Howard79 isn't available.

Thanks

Sure thing—just reach out to Tyndall.

The skin prick test doesn't even hurt—honestly, it’s less annoying than a mosquito bite. They usually test about twenty different allergens on each forearm, though there are way more out there. Your doctor looks at your symptoms first to decide which specific groups to test for; you can't just do everything all at once. I’ve actually been tested five different times over fifteen years at various hospitals based on my GP's suggestions, and we still haven't pinpointed my main trigger, so we finally just gave up looking. I even did nasal and throat swabs which confirmed I have allergies, but couldn't tell me which ones—if I remember correctly. Then they sent me for blood work like RIST and RAST, which also failed to catch the "main" allergy the doctor expected. Apparently, about 30% of people who get tested never actually find out what they're allergic to, so my doctor suggested I stop stressing about it. Now I just use one nasal spray a year and take tablets as needed. It's smarter to start the meds before your allergy season actually kicks in. I live pretty healthy, and for things like eczema or dyshidrosis, I mostly just deal with it using topical steroids or essential oils. Once you learn the drill, it just becomes part of life. Just a heads-up: you have to be off all medication for 10–15 days before testing if you want reliable results. Do a little digging online—you might learn something and avoid some common mistakes.

Macac🙂

Jose Williams, those allergy questions/ideas you had are actually pretty solid😁 If only it were that simple, right?

The testing itself isn't even the painful part—you just turn your head away. I’ve been through it five times now, and honestly, I still hate and fear needles. For me, the real annoyance was the ice testing; the adhesive patch felt so tight. The worst part was when they took it off on the third day and told me I had to come back the next morning and still couldn't shower. It was winter, so obviously I wanted to wash up, but it was such a hassle. At least I found out what I'm allergic to, so they haven't had to repeat the tests since. My doctor wasn't nearly as reasonable as Nicholas Myers, though—he just told me, and I quote, "allergies don't really go away; you just live with them and suffer."😢

A few years back, a member of my wife's family was hospitalized and started dealing with this insane hiccup fit—they actually managed to fix it while he was there, though the discharge papers didn't say a word about what they used. The problem? As soon as he got home a few hours later, the hiccups came roaring back. He was shaking so hard the whole bed was vibrating. The doctors tried everything—Reglan, Xanax, Pepcid, you name it—but nothing really worked; it just slowed them down for a bit before they hit him full force again. It was driving him—and everyone else—absolutely crazy. Finally, a kind soul from the pharmacy suggested chlorpromazine—it's made by Pfizer in Mexico and sold as Largactil in Italy, though it's pretty hard to find around here in the States. After a couple of pills, it finally worked. The hiccups have flared up a few more times over the last few years, and those specific pills are the only thing that helps. It took me a while to track this down, so sorry for the delay. They usually pick it up in Italy; it’s cheap, maybe a few bucks, but obviously, you need a doctor's okay first. Not sure if it's easily available locally now, but I wanted to share so you can get some relief ASAP.

Monuril is actually a Swiss antibiotic. You can pick it up in Canada or Mexico—you won't find it here in the States. Just don't go taking it whenever you feel like it. Apparently, it creates this intense concentration that just nukes everything in your urinary tract, supposedly working for about 36 hours. I know people who swear by it. Besides that, you need to drink tons of fluids—and I mean *tons*. Personally, I cleared my cystitis with Nolicin—six weeks following my doctor's orders—and then followed it up with eight months of cranberry supplements, starting at four times a day, then tapering down to three, then two. I haven't had an issue in years. I drink plenty of water, and I’ve boosted my immunity with echinacea, exercise, and a solid diet (minus the stuff I'm allergic to).

My palms get sweaty too—nothing crazy, just enough to be annoying. People say it's some kind of fungal thing, but I don't have any of those typical symptoms. Honestly, try soaking your hands in a bath for about 10 minutes? Then hit them with some lotion. If you use essential oils, maybe a few drops of tea tree and lavender in the water. Just remember—you can't just drop oil into water; you'd need to mix it with something like cream or honey first. Personally, I’d just toss some liquid soap in the bottom of the basin, add the oils, and then run the lukewarm water. My palms aren't acting up anymore. I did this soak every other day for about ten days—even though my skin ended up peeling a bit.

Those rheumatoid factor tests—or whatever they call them these days.