#131674
November 8th, 2005 at 07:53 AM
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Since we have our own business, we don't have health insurance. I also hate the doctor. That said, we've been trying 'natural remedies' and stuff. I've been sneezing for months - and finally gave in to the idea that I might have developed allergies. So, long story short (okay, well I'll try anyway), I decided to try bee pollen (capsules). Mind you, I have never been stung before, and have no idea if I'm allergic or not -- but I figure, nobody in my family is, my dad used to kill them with his hand Anyone think I should be worried? It's been a few hours...wouldn't it have already 'hit me' - I know people get stung and immediately need treatment if they're allergic...I'd think it'd be the same with a pill. How stupid am I? Helen thinks it's probably the leaves I kicked around and breathed in. I'm just not used to being allergic to ANYthing. Any thoughts? Anyone wanna beat me with a broomstick?
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#131675
November 8th, 2005 at 08:40 AM
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Mary Mary... I doubt if it's the bee pollen. Bee pollen is good for you.
I'm severely allergic to bees, and I use to take bee pollen everyday to try to build up a little immunity to bee stings.
Cindy Faye
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November 8th, 2005 at 08:43 AM
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well, my take on it is this. i wouldn't worry about it right now if you aren't having major problems. but... i wouldn't take it again unless it is under controled conditions... like no leaf raking?
seriously, be careful, i'd stick to fish oil capsules, that's what i use, that and green tea capsules.
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November 8th, 2005 at 08:52 AM
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I'm severely allergic to bees, and I use to take bee pollen everyday to try to build up a little immunity to bee stings. Whatcha take fish oil fer, Jiff? I've always been a garlic-pill-popper/pusher but that's about it. I was takin a walk on the wild side by trying this bee pollen thing I'm just tired of sneezing and being all stuffed up like I've got the worst headcold for months on end now. My brother had hay fever and my mother said it used to flare up on him in the fall so I figured may be that's what this is -- or this Illinois air I need the smell of the subways/sewers/exhaust back!
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November 8th, 2005 at 09:00 AM
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#131679
November 8th, 2005 at 09:04 AM
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I've been sneezing for months - and finally gave in to the idea that I might have developed allergies. Mary Mary...I didn't have any allergies until I was in my late 20's...then it was symptoms like you describe...and never went away. I thought I had the world's record for having a cold...but it was allergies. I took the bee pollen in teeny tiny amounts...and not for very long. I got bored with it. :rolleyes: From quackwatch.org... Bee pollen and royal jelly should be regarded as potentially dangerous because they cause allergic reactions. People allergic to specific pollens have developed asthma, hives, and anaphylactic shock after ingesting pollen or royal jelly
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#131680
November 8th, 2005 at 09:19 AM
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it is on a "when i remember" basis I'm really gonna make an effort to keep this health nut stuff up. It's so much cheaper than the doctor...assuming I don't end up having anaphylactic shock Think I'm good though...cough seems to have settled down...it musta been the leaves :rolleyes: I thought I had the world's record for having a cold sounds like me - I've been talking about this 'headcold' with just about anyone that will listen (or pretend, even!) I'm blaming Illinois for this one - I never had allergies in NY! :p And, not for nuthin, but royal jelly sounds like it belongs in a thread in area 51....
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November 8th, 2005 at 09:26 AM
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you have to check out my post there...
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#131682
November 8th, 2005 at 09:34 AM
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I just did - TOO FUNNY!
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#131683
November 8th, 2005 at 09:43 AM
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And, not for nuthin, but royal jelly sounds like it belongs in a thread in area 51.... deleted....changed my mind...
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#131684
November 8th, 2005 at 10:33 AM
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Hiya Mary! I need the smell of the subways/sewers/exhaust back ewwwwwwwwwwwwe - never, YUCK!!! Hope you feel better soon!
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November 8th, 2005 at 10:43 AM
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Hiya Lynne! Aww c'mon - wouldn't take you too long to get into the city and bottle up some of that yummy air and send it down my way! Good grief - if the COPAY for flonase was $50, imagine what it cost without insurance? Please try to read up on this stuff BEFORE you take it! Yeah...I never said I was the brightest bulb....good thing I'm so cute! Seems like everything is hunky-dorey now with the breathing thing (glad too, cause I kinda like breathing!) Just bad timing for the ole lungs to get all funktified - I'll be more careful next time - Promise!
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#131686
November 8th, 2005 at 10:53 AM
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Good grief - if the COPAY for flonase was $50, imagine what it cost without insurance? When my father was given a prescription for it in Florida a few years ago the pharmacist told him it would be $73 - and that's on medicare! He said NO THANKS!!! wouldn't take you too long to get into the city and bottle up some of that yummy air and send it down my way! Next time I'm in the city (?) I'll do just that!
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#131687
November 8th, 2005 at 11:02 AM
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$73 - and that's on medicare That's absolutely insane! Next time I'm in the city (?) I'll do just that! Rockin! Can you make sure it's from the west side? At least 8th avenue or further west...preferably between 35th and 45th st where it's good and ripe?
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#131688
November 8th, 2005 at 11:02 AM
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When my father was given a prescription for it in Florida a few years ago the pharmacist told him it would be $73 - and that's on medicare! He said NO THANKS!!! That's why I don't like to go to the doctor...I have no insurance. I have 4 prescriptions laying on the table right now that have been there for over a month and haven't been filled...because I don't have insurance. It's pretty scarey sometimes.
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#131689
November 8th, 2005 at 11:03 AM
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MARY! You are NOT an idiot! Not by any stretch of the imagination!! By the way, LOTS of people who experience "fall allergies" are actually allergic to the mold that is produced on the leaves and tree bark at this time of year. Which is why certain people suffer in some areas of the country in the autumn but not in other areas... as it depends on the foliage and the mold produced. Thinking of you, kid; hope you are completely better soon! Merme
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November 8th, 2005 at 11:04 AM
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#131691
November 8th, 2005 at 11:10 AM
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I have 4 prescriptions laying on the table right now that have been there for over a month and haven't been filled...because I don't have insurance. oh, Cindy Mindy Moo... are these drugs necessary to your pains and conditions?!? Do you/can you get generic brands at a lower cost? I hate to see you suffer more because you can't get what you need... maybe give up a bottle of Beam in trade for meds?!?
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#131692
November 8th, 2005 at 11:10 AM
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...preferably between 35th and 45th st where it's good and ripe? Ummm. I wasn't even thinking about THAT...(the ONE time I wasn't!) Thanks, Merme -- I've been suspecting it could be the leaves because it seems like it started right when they started changing color....so what do I do but go and rake a bunch of em up today eh? I'm so bright.
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#131693
November 8th, 2005 at 11:13 AM
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we posted at the same time, Mary - how do you feel about Midori Coladas?
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#131694
November 8th, 2005 at 12:05 PM
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Midori Coladas? If it's anything like a Pina of the same last name, me like!
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#131695
November 8th, 2005 at 12:20 PM
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It is!!! Except that it has Midori liquor instead of Rum - very tasty like a honeydew colada - no pain with those at all!!! - I don't drink much at all, but that's one I'll never turn down!
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#131696
November 8th, 2005 at 01:52 PM
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maybe give up a bottle of Beam in trade for meds?!?
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#131697
November 8th, 2005 at 07:42 PM
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Question for ya? Here in Canada our dr's visits are paid for but I have no personal coverage for medication so that comes directly out of pocket. I was wondering when you say that you have no health insurance, does that mean no prescription coverage or that you even have to pay the doctor yourself also?
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#131698
November 8th, 2005 at 08:03 PM
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Tamara, "no insurance" means that you must pay for doctors, hospitals, therapies, medications, equipment, tests and lab work, dental and eye care entirely yourself.
Merme
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