Itchy

I met with the allergist today. I had to donate 7 large vials of blood and 2 smaller ones. Those will hopefully give some clues to what’s not causing my muppet face problem. That’s right we’re in the mode of finding out what it isn’t since my symptoms don’t really fit what should be happening.

I also had a skin test. I tested positive for everything except 2 indoor things that had some freaky Latin names. So when I say I’m allergic to everything that grows outside, I’m not exaggerating. Apparently, the way to get an allergist and her nurse excited is to light up like a Christmas tree. There were flames of itch coming off my back at one point–the nurse remarked on how hot my skin was as she rubbed cortisone cream on my back. That cream felt so good. My back was on tour–no lie they brought in a new employee so she could see my reaction because it was so impressive. My back is still reacting and it’s been 8 hours since the test.

At least I excel at something.