Mackenzie's had asthma for a few years now. The frustrating thing for me was knowing she had asthma, but doctors telling me it was post nasal drip. Finally when we moved to South Carolina she had a bad enough attack that a doctor there finally confirmed my suspicions. Since then she has gotten by with an occasional Claritin and an inhaler.
She ran out of her prescription a few months ago so I took her in to the same clinic that told me post nasal drip to get a refill. She did refill, but put her on a regimine instead of "when needed". When we went back for a follow up, I was basically told that the kind of asthma she had didn't make an inhaler necessary and was sent on my way without a new refill. Also, was told nothing about what to do to help her breathing without.
Enter my sister, who not very long ago decided to take her allergy issues to a naturalist. She suggested I do the same for Mackenzie. So, just before spring break, we took her in to have an allergy screening. We got the results back today. Turns out she is not only allergic to cat & dog dander, but she is also allergic to dairy & wheat. That pretty much includes EVERYTHING!!!!
Do you have any idea how many things have wheat and/or dairy in them? Ok, when I day dairy I mean cow products. Beef is ok, but it was suggested I watch her intake of even that. This is insane!
I'm now going to be forced to be a little more green. I will be shopping at the local co op and might as well buy organic while I'm there. I had such a headache just thinking about what an undertaking this is going to be. I'm not sure if I'm up for it. So, if anyone has ideas or hints, please let me know.
The one good thing is that the doctor said that if we control her diet, the pets shouldn't be a big issue as long as we keep them out of her room. Also, after eliminating all dairy and wheat for a couple months, we may be able to slowly reintroduce small amounts occasionally to her diet. I hope so! What's a birtday without cake (wheat) & ice cream (dairy)?
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