Continue the Shots

Well, today I went to my allergist appointment. I had high hopes that after taking allergy shots for two years, the allergist would say enough was enough and let me stop the shots. It was not meant to be. He said that when I began the shots, I agreed to take them for 3 to 5 years. I could have sworn he said 2 to 5 years.

Being on allergy shots for two years has allowed me to go through the seasons two times each. The doctor feels that another year will test whether the shots have made me immune to the things of which I am allergic.

So, I begin another year of weekly shots. It is worth it not to have the horrible headaches I had for so long. The end results will be worth the hassle.

Has anyone gone through years of allergy shots? How long did you have to take the shots?

Posted: September 10th, 2008 under a bit of everything.
Comments: 11

Comments

Comment from A Grateful Heart
Time: September 11, 2008, 1:57 am

oh! I never been to any allergy shots… that really scare me:( I passed out one time when the Dentist did that to me, it was horrible:)

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Comment from corrin
Time: September 11, 2008, 8:01 am

I had the testing in highschool and the shots were recommended, but there was no way I could have made it to the doctor every week (school, sports, work, and no car of my own), so I decided against it. Once I moved away to college, my allergies left completely and I haven’t had any problems since.

Comment from Colleen - Mommy Always Wins
Time: September 11, 2008, 9:56 am

No, never had the “pleasure” of allergy shots, but everything BUT! (I’m basically allergic to EVERYTHING outside!) I fought back against my allergist when he suggested them, and lately, with the ragweed count being so high, almost regretting it. Sorry you’re ailing, but thanks for the reminder as to why I didn’t want the shots in the first place!

Comment from Karen
Time: September 11, 2008, 11:05 am

You are so lucky to have no allergies now. I wonder what you don’t have around you where you live now. Can I come live with you? LOL

Comment from Karen
Time: September 11, 2008, 11:06 am

The shots themselves are not so bad. It is the hassle of getting them every week that gets old.

Comment from Vixen
Time: September 11, 2008, 2:04 pm

I had them for 5 years back in the early 90s. It really and truly helped with my migraines. You are right about the hassles though. Hard to work in a visit every single week. Back then, after about two years, I was able to get them to train my husband how to do it and let me take them home to administer them. Then I only had to go once a month.

I don’t know if they do that anymore.

Comment from Karen
Time: September 11, 2008, 3:45 pm

Ah! well that make me feel like it will be worth the hassle. My husband gives me the shots each week and I have to go into the office every 7 weeks. Thanks for your input. I REALLY do appreciate it.

Comment from GregM
Time: September 11, 2008, 11:10 pm

That stinks that you have to keep taking them, but I can tell that you’ve been a lot happier not dealing with those headaches. You sure did get them a lot!

Comment from Connie
Time: September 13, 2008, 10:23 pm

It’s good to hear that shots actually do work. My younger dd suffers terribly from allergies. Her Allergist is against shots as I am because she fears injections so much. But, maybe when she is older she’ll be more willing to get them and not suffer so much.

Comment from Karen
Time: September 13, 2008, 11:50 pm

Aw, your poor daughter. Allergies are no fun. I waited til my 50’s to get the shots. Headaches everyday is great motivation.

Comment from UptakeInOH
Time: September 14, 2008, 12:31 am

I took them in high school but I still suffer from allergies. I gave up the shots when I went away to college–too difficult to afford and administer.

I hope they work out for you. Allergies SUCK!

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