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Listmates -

Thank you so much for responding to my email regarding my inability to take steroids for a terrible allergic reaction from exposures to herbicides or pesticides.  Listed below are the suggestions I received.

-several had recommended using Benadryl tablets and the topical cream.  Since I had previously use the Benadryl tablets and the cream asked the pharmacist who previously maintained the glutenfreedrugs.com website for suggestions.
He indicated several practitioners had prescribed Singulair, Accolate, and Zoflo – all brands are gluten free along with the generic versions.  Pepcid (Famotidine) that I take and the Singulair are different types of H-2 histamine blockers. 
Also indicated Zrytec (second generation) is more of a long term allergy med where Benadryl (first generation) works a little quicker but with greater side effects.

-told me about a friend who had an allergy reaction to cleaning products and the doctor suggested a shower every night and covering the body with Vaseline that seem to work.

-taking Niacin B3 as an antihistamine.  

-suggested I move since my allergic reactions from chemicals are proof they are dangerous products giving people diseases like Parkinson’s and cancers.  I have seriously considered this option and have checked into moving to a
different area (selling my present house) but so far have not found a satisfactory location/house with the requirements I need.  Plus purchasing a home or building is really, really expensive now but a possibility if I could find something that 
suit my needs (neighbors not using weed killer/etc) and budget.

-check to see if I have a mast cell activation problem, find a functional medical doctor, use an air cleaner, and take aspirin since it is anti inflammatory.   I had a allergist appointment on 10/18/21 and she indicated I did not have a 
problem with mast cell activation or dermatitis herpetiformis.  

-Chinese herbal supplement called Xanthium Relieve Surface used for poison oak/etc located on Amazon, Sovereign Silver First Aid Gel, Meta Care Healing Lotion by Keyes.  Also try and find a good homeopathic doctor.  

-also heard from a couple of list mates that also experienced problems with steroids and hoped I could find an alternative.

As I indicated had an appointment with an allergist on 10/18/21 and she is presently having me use the Pimecrolimus Cream 1% (suppresses the immune system and even suggested using Cyclosporine used for transplants if this does not work) along with the Zrytec 3 times a day along with Pepcid H2 blocker, and the antihistamine eye drop Pataday.  My dermatologist had previously prescribed the Pimecrolimus cream 1% but was afraid to take something that suppresses my immune system especially with covid but the allergist indicated it would not affect the whole body just the areas that I was breaking out in.  She also suggested I do an allergy test on my back to see exactly what I am allergic to besides chemicals (no test for that).  Years ago I did the allergy test on the arm and it showed I was allergic to every thing and I actually became ill and had blisters from the areas they put the supposedly watered down allergens.  Years before also had the allergy tests on my back so I am hesitant doing another allergy test.

Again thank you for the thoughtful suggestions and the good wishes for my health.

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