tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-993649290245605005.post6666331963059432000..comments2024-03-28T02:36:36.432-04:00Comments on Writers Who Kill: Leaf Mold or A Beach Bum's ExcuseJim Jacksonhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/15090252530437277145noreply@blogger.comBlogger20125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-993649290245605005.post-53813285370309884302012-10-16T08:48:49.341-04:002012-10-16T08:48:49.341-04:00Sorry you're afflicted, K.B., but now you can ...Sorry you're afflicted, K.B., but now you can do something about the problem. After I got several nasty sinus infections, I found out and went on medication to prevent them. Good luck!E. B. Davishttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16746747050278597888noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-993649290245605005.post-90789438860554183042012-10-16T08:48:34.603-04:002012-10-16T08:48:34.603-04:00Sorry you're afflicted, K.B., but now you can ...Sorry you're afflicted, K.B., but now you can do something about the problem. After I got several nasty sinus infections, I found out and went on medication to prevent them. Good luck!E. B. Davishttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16746747050278597888noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-993649290245605005.post-39502424864007664422012-10-15T22:23:00.304-04:002012-10-15T22:23:00.304-04:00I had been wondering if my advancing age had somet...I had been wondering if my advancing age had something to do with this year's nasal nasties, and you all have confirmed it. I used to be oblivious to the changing of the seasons, but I've been having trouble this year since spring!K.B. Gibsonhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00823766121193345982noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-993649290245605005.post-51103028176374010512012-10-15T15:26:05.330-04:002012-10-15T15:26:05.330-04:00I'm glad if you are getting some relief even i...I'm glad if you are getting some relief even if it's putting you on the FDA list. :-)<br /><br />Actually, tabby cats don't seem to be as much of a problem. I can't hold them in my arms, and I cover up my nesting chair with a plastic tablecloth when I go away and at night, but I can lean down and pet them and play with them. I just have to make sure I wash my hands afterwards in case I touch my eyes. My long haired collie is no problem at all even when I brush her. Gloria Aldenhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13581719606924364447noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-993649290245605005.post-50533566171498754242012-10-15T15:04:57.015-04:002012-10-15T15:04:57.015-04:00Didn't post, hit the button again--duplicate p...Didn't post, hit the button again--duplicate post!E. B. Davishttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16746747050278597888noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-993649290245605005.post-33949434073661731552012-10-15T15:03:35.324-04:002012-10-15T15:03:35.324-04:00This comment has been removed by the author.E. B. Davishttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16746747050278597888noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-993649290245605005.post-56647270395859015942012-10-15T15:03:31.816-04:002012-10-15T15:03:31.816-04:00If you are allergic to cats, Gloria--I bet you hav...If you are allergic to cats, Gloria--I bet you have to clean all the time--which is a drag and cuts into writing time. I'd hate to have a pet to which I was allergic. Glad the over the counter stuff works. I must stay on Allegra D, which used to be by prescription. Now that it is over the counter--it's worse because they suspect everyone gets it to make meth. It's such a hassle that I still get a prescription for it so I can get a month's supply at a time without being hassled. The FDA also has its eyes on everyone. With my husband's back problems and my allergy problems, I'm sure we've made their lists. Next, they will check our Drano purchases.E. B. Davishttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16746747050278597888noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-993649290245605005.post-30435015363287589662012-10-15T14:57:05.568-04:002012-10-15T14:57:05.568-04:00I feel your pain, Kaye. Fall is the worst for me. ...I feel your pain, Kaye. Fall is the worst for me. I suffer a bit in the spring from pollen, but it isn't as bad as the fall. Here at the beach--I'm fine.E. B. Davishttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16746747050278597888noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-993649290245605005.post-56169353029276550762012-10-15T14:38:36.158-04:002012-10-15T14:38:36.158-04:00I'm allergic to mold, dust, certain pollens an...I'm allergic to mold, dust, certain pollens and some cats, especially long haired ones. I have to be careful with my short haired tabbies, too, because they'll cause burning eyes and chest congestion. Damp,rainy or cold weather has me sniffling. That being said, my sinuses are a problem most of the year. I live with it. At least I don't suffer from headaches and most of the time over-the-counter cheap meds work find for me. Some of those allergies might be a sign of age, but I've always been allergic to poison ivy.Gloria Aldenhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13581719606924364447noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-993649290245605005.post-50263486979827628152012-10-15T14:04:01.291-04:002012-10-15T14:04:01.291-04:00I share your agony! Fall is my favorite season and...I share your agony! Fall is my favorite season and I'm allergic to mold and fungus. I'm also allergic to 3 kinds of tree pollen (this is a recent development--what fun getting older is!) Our yard is full of oaks and that's one of my culprits. Lately I'm allergic half the year!Kaye Georgehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05596677617002735674noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-993649290245605005.post-64662327371592691582012-10-15T12:54:19.019-04:002012-10-15T12:54:19.019-04:00My mother used to say that, Warren. I know so many...My mother used to say that, Warren. I know so many who always had allergies from birth, but not me. 40 did it to me. I would have hated being allergic to peanuts. I love them. However, I had funny symptoms after drinking tea in Starbucks. I don't think that they fermented it correctly and mold must have grown on the leaves. I've never had an allergy attack as badly as that one--so much so--I resumed drinking coffee after years of giving it up.E. B. Davishttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16746747050278597888noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-993649290245605005.post-81219772530360160502012-10-15T11:52:48.138-04:002012-10-15T11:52:48.138-04:00Allergies are just one of the "benefits"...Allergies are just one of the "benefits" of getting older. Old age is not for sissies.Warren Bullhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07789270258599769915noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-993649290245605005.post-52017277894556023102012-10-15T08:01:56.730-04:002012-10-15T08:01:56.730-04:00"They" say that if you live around D.C. ..."They" say that if you live around D.C. for twenty years, you will get allergies. Keep in mind, Kara, that my symptoms started just about at my twentieth year. Get out as you approach that anniversary.E. B. Davishttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16746747050278597888noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-993649290245605005.post-77680805623746516692012-10-15T07:55:01.903-04:002012-10-15T07:55:01.903-04:00I never experienced allergies or asthma until movi...I never experienced allergies or asthma until moving to the D.C. area. It's miserable! Escaping to the beach must be a huge relief, E.B.Kara Cerisehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16484336785514235707noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-993649290245605005.post-124977494622876442012-10-15T07:16:11.675-04:002012-10-15T07:16:11.675-04:00Yes--any excuse since I haven't been here sinc...Yes--any excuse since I haven't been here since August. September is one of my favorite months, but then October is awesome too (but don't spread the word). I can really notice the island environment's difference. There are still a few late turtle nests to hatch.E. B. Davishttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16746747050278597888noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-993649290245605005.post-66913702813438270772012-10-15T07:13:58.257-04:002012-10-15T07:13:58.257-04:00I'm surprised Jacqueline. I thought only polle...I'm surprised Jacqueline. I thought only pollen was troublesome in the spring. Maybe I'm not allergic to it, maybe in the spring it's still the dang leaf mold that messes with me. E. B. Davishttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16746747050278597888noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-993649290245605005.post-39360674018228560142012-10-15T07:12:32.844-04:002012-10-15T07:12:32.844-04:00I too am fairly fortunate regarding allergies. How...I too am fairly fortunate regarding allergies. However, location does matter and having lived in the Greater Cincinnati area for 15 years I can attest to its potent pollen.<br /><br />In any case, I think you've hit upon a great excuse for more Beach time, EB and you are to be congratulated.<br /><br />~ JimJim Jacksonhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15090252530437277145noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-993649290245605005.post-78135925018585476982012-10-15T07:11:34.453-04:002012-10-15T07:11:34.453-04:00It only bothers me in the spring. Like E. B., I de...It only bothers me in the spring. Like E. B., I developed leaf allergies as I got older.Jacqueline Seewaldhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09177500620940251009noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-993649290245605005.post-47121511960681729032012-10-15T06:59:03.973-04:002012-10-15T06:59:03.973-04:00I never had an allergy until I hit forty. Today I ...I never had an allergy until I hit forty. Today I woke up on the island, my head is free, sinuses clear, and all is right with the world. Going back to VA fills me with dread!E. B. Davishttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16746747050278597888noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-993649290245605005.post-55818797056995113612012-10-15T02:57:33.264-04:002012-10-15T02:57:33.264-04:00I am very fortunate in that I don't have aller...I am very fortunate in that I don't have allergies, especially since I live in SW Ohio - pollen capital of the world. My daughter-in-law is not so fortunate so she's suffering through the season right along with you. You both have my sympathies.LD Mastersonhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01202135756299574972noreply@blogger.com