Allergies

Rain came this last weekend and made it feel like winter in Sacramento. While I am a lover of sunshine, the precipitation did give a nice break from the pollen allergies. They have hit us extremely hard this spring, partly due to the fact the it’s been so wet. Last week when the sun finally appeared, all the flowers burst into bloom at once. Someone told me that the pollen count was about 30 times greater than normal. I encountered many people complaining of sniffles, sneezing, and wheezing.

Spring is always when allergies hit me the worst, so I try to proactively take care the symptoms before they get out of hand. If I catch it before it gets too bad, I don’t even have to take the really strong medications. Last week, however, I did need to take some strong stuff. It helped, but I was still sneezing. I also get a few side-effects from the medication. I have a rough time sleeping when I take it, and it lessens my appetite.

There are those few people I meet who are blessed with never having seasonal allergic reactions. But for those of us who are walking around with a heavy cloud sitting just below our foreheads, know I’m feeling your pain. Pray for a good rain and hang in there!