Wow! That was fast - can't imagine it happening so quickly over here. Fingers crossed that they are good. Don't wish to tempt fate but we have stacks of bees...
Don't you believe it - plenty of wasps here in Surrey/Sussex and also lots of hornets. Managed to get a picture of one in my neighbours house - horrid creature...
Good for you Cate. I'll mark my calendar and keep you in my thoughts. Remember to keep your healthcare in YOUR hands and don't be afraid to ask questions. ...
A very fine specimen - just glad it wasn't sat on my windowsill would have needed a frying pan to knock it out! ... lots of hornets. ... creature and about 1.5...
Pretty girl? think she might be related to Paris? :) I almost hate to say it, but there doesn't seem to be as many wasp around here, (knock on wood) Yesterday,...
We were at Ontario Place today for DH"s company picnic. I love amusument rides so I go on them all with the kids (even though DH is an amusument ride engineer...
Oh my goodness, You poor thing! ... ....Cate wrote: "There are other bees coming up to you and looking at you" ......Okay, THAT would have me screaming bloody...
I JUST finished reading all of the archieves. I think I'm straight with all your stories now. Curious, what ever became of Sarah? I'm anxiously awaiting my...
Hi Cate, Quite an undertaking! At least when you see the allergist you will have stacks of background info. Your 'bee ride' made me laugh in the way a horror...
We do know what you mean and all hope that your appointment goes well next week too. I am sure they will take you very seriously and hopefully you will start...
Hi Cate and what a horror movie..........yipes ! We do indeed know what it's like. I'm glad to heart that you have gone thru the threads. Not a simple task....
Well, if he or she knows her business they should take a full medical history and in particular details of your allergic reactions. This will then determine...
Hi Cate, I understand your nervousness. Take some nice deep breaths and think "calm". You might try calling the office and ask what to expect. I would...
Hey Cate Doctors are different, maybe do like Debbie suggested and call and talk to your allergy doctor's nurse. With me it was a consultation first, in which...
No I'm going alone which I thought was a good thing. I managed to bum babysitting for all 3 of my kids which is no small feat ;) Its the allergy clinic at the...
Hi Cate, I always make a list of questions I want to ask as I tend to forget in all the excitement. With my son I acutally wrote out his history as I was...
Has anyone ever tried this product? http://bitesandstingsonline.com/extractor.htm If used immediately following a sting, I suppose it could have some benefit....
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I think these can be very effective provided they are used promptly after the sting. However they are not a substitute for an epipen and should be used simply...
Thanks Maggie. The appt is tomorrow and I'm a bit of a wreck. I stoped taking allergy stuff on the weekend for my seasonal stuff and I now have the biggest...
C'mon Cate, hang in there. We are rooting for you. Take your list and your paper and your pencil and if you need to say stuff like "could you explain that" or...
I talked to them and yes there will be testing. I feel a bit relieved about that. Geesh, you guys must think I'm a basket case LOL. Its been one of those...
Hi Cate, You are definietely NOT a basket case. It is the unknown element of all this (you don't know when you might get stung/ what your reaction will be)...
Wow your organized! I've never thought about family history of allergies although my dad's sister (who I didn't know) died of an asthma attack in the 80's. ...
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