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Posted by iforgotmypassword on July 26, 2007, at 13:47:01
i am wondering if allergies can be a problem for mental state? and on *cognition*, *fatigue*, *mood*. particularly since they seem to shoot histamine around, any other neurotransmitters involved?
i am particularly concerned about this, as i have been having terrible nights, both with allergy symptoms and emotionally. it is not like the course of a cold, it is off and on, and seemingly in sync with things like my cat sleeping on my pillow when i sleep. i wake up with my eyes so irritated and practically keeping themselves shut, and i wake up to rapid fire sneezing fits that go on and on, and i never really get back to sleep. my mind always takes advantage when i cannot sleep and it gets really awful dealing with.
what would be the best tests to go for to test for allergies, intolerances, or hyperreactivities? i want a full panel of the most serious tests that cover everything or as much as possible. i do not however, believe in anything like "VEGA testing."
my house is full of so many allergens, i hoard severely, and i am very incompetent with self-care and hygeine and struggle hugely with this and my living space, there is dust and fur everywhere, even enough of my own hair randomplaces, and now i am starting to get bugs. i try to work on handling this but am never successful, and am mostly listless confused and paralysed all the time to everything. i am hoping maybe, if i do have allergies, i will have better luck handling my place and fixing it, if i found a way to attenuate the allergens in the flowing air a bit, or used a mask... or something.
if i were allergic to my cats i would consider anything. my cats are my life. expensive air filters. masks or goggles. taking medication/shots...
anyway, i guess the important question again is, where do i start with getting the most complete and reliable tests? what are they?
Posted by KayeBaby on July 27, 2007, at 0:53:25
In reply to allergies on mental state? proper tests?, posted by iforgotmypassword on July 26, 2007, at 13:47:01
I think allergies with the histmaine response and inflammation could certainly contribute to your problems. Your fatigue could likely be helped by getting them under control.
Look for an Allergy clinic or Allergist. They have tests they can run on you to see which of the common allergens you might be reacting to.
Can you call for a favor from friends/family to help you get your area cleaned up. Don't be embarrassed to ask for help with this. You never know how much it might help you to feel better and be able to do more for yourself.
I hope you get it figured out and it helps you to feel better.
Take Care,
Kaye
Posted by Sigismund on July 28, 2007, at 16:36:03
In reply to Re: allergies on mental state? proper tests? » iforgotmypassword, posted by KayeBaby on July 27, 2007, at 0:53:25
IgE
IgA
I dunno if they do IgGThey mean different things.
IgE is about reactivity, as is IgG, but IgA is about the lining of your intestinal tract, which is relevant because of the leaky gut angle.
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