We are not amused.

[tithonium]

Yesterday, around 3pm or so, I started to develop hives on my upper lip. Not pleasant. But, whatever. I was in meetings until 4. By then, they're more noticable. The hell with it, I'm going home. Left at 430. By 6, both lips are uniformly swollen. Not fun. They're drying out, which is unpleasant, they make talking weird and facial expression unpleasant. Ok, take more ranitidine. And then more. Then doxepin. Then bed. Woke up this morning and THEY'RE STILL SWOLLEN. Gods damn it to hell. Ok. Mail in sick. Call doctor's office, left a message. Nurse called back to make sure I could breathe (yeah, no problems). Doc's out until friday, she'll grab my chart and consult the oncall. Calls back.

Doc's putting me on prednisone. 15mg, three days worth. Keep an eye on the blood sugars. If they don't call me friday, call them. Doc will be back and hopefully give better pharm.

Suffice, I am displeased by this. I do not want to be on prednisone for my party. I do not want to be covered in hives for my party. But I am *not* canceling my party. Neeeeeed party.

Damnit.

Comments

[tylik.livejournal.com]

Would you like a recommendation of a good allergiest?

[tithonium.livejournal.com]

As soon as my doc is back, I'm gonna get a referral from him. Suggestions for specific specialists are welcome.

[tylik.livejournal.com]

I currently see Dr. Tilles at the Redmond branch of the Northwest Asthma and Allergy clinic. They have Seattle branches as well.

These people have done wonders for me. I first saw them after I'd had a sinus infection for a year. And I used to end up in the hospital almost every years with bronchitis that triggered my asthma and turned my lungs into a cesspool. Haven't had any of that for years, I mostly don't have excema anymore, and they even got my lungs to the point where I can do crazy shit like wushu. Words cannot say...

[intrepid-reason.livejournal.com]

Sending hugs...will save the smooches for when it won't be uncomfortable...

[maribou]

That sucks; I hope you feel better soon. At least a reprieve for the party.