Been there, done that, and still do at times!!!!


You are so right, Deb about it being dangerous for us!!  I've had it where my husband said we couldn't buy my meds and I had to make what I had stretch.  I got to the point I was out of singulair and the lack of it made me vulnerable and I had an attack due to not having it.  My dermatologist was who pinpointed the lack of it as the motive for the attack!  

So, you are right, this is a very difficult situation for us, for so much of our stability depends upon the balance of our medical regimine and in going off of that mixture can indeed cause us trouble.


So, while you are in this tight spot, what can you do.  AVOID TRIGGERS MORE VIGOROUSLY and also KEEP A VERY LOW PROFILE!  

So much of what will get us into trouble is that of being physically active or in situations of extreme temperatures and since you are into summer, it means keeping out of the heat!

So, stay at home as much as possible, avoid any kind of stressful behavior and be careful with your foods.  This may help to keep you out of trouble.  

I hope things improve!!!


Lisa

I so understand, just picked up a new med that was expensive. Can you take over the counter zantac? I could mail you some if you can take it.
Melissa

Missy, that is so kind of you. I can purchase a few Zantac from my prescription, though, and I can use my credit card in 6 days. You are too sweet!

hey Debbie!
That could be dangerous is right--especially for newly diagnosed people, they often fall in between the cracks of insurance and disability.

PLEASE remember that anything you can buy over-the-counter is usually covered at Walmarts for 4$ a bottle.. Call them and see. There is a list of meds online that it covers (walmart.com)
Thinking of you MUCH Debbie and love you!!
Ramona

Debbie, you got me thinking about the over the counter zantac. I used to be a prescription for it and then I bought the cosctco brand, seemed to work fine. Then I bought the walmart brand, around the same time I started that is when my hives started. Hummmm? Did the OTC zantac not work as well or did some of the ingredients trigger you?
Melissa

When zantac went over the counter, I called the actual company that would be maunfacturing the new, OTC zantac. After explaining to them that I react strangely to things and go into anaphylaxis, they told me to NOT take their product because they had changed the inactive ingredients. So, I have never tried any OTC zantac. The prescription zantac works amazingly for me.

I do plan to try an OTC zantac sometime soon just to see what happens. I had no idea that there were different types of OTC zantac, though. Interesting.

Isnt it great when people step out of the shadows to prove the human race still is a good one? Kudos for that pharmacist, he is one angel in disguise!