About 2 years ago Camden's allergies were getting worse and worse. We tired all sorts of meds but nothing was working. The figured taking his tonsils out would help, but it really didn't do anything. That was about a year ago and it hasn't gotten any better. He isn't sleeping well, eating well or feeling well and it's mainly because he can't breath out of his nose. We finally got tired of it so we took him to a specialist. They did an allergy test on him. He got tested with 32 different allergens. This is his back right after it was poked.....
His back about 15-20 min later. As you can see he's allergic to everything.
Cats are the worst for him. The interesting thing is dust mites and feathers came up high too. In Twin the Doctor said it's near impossible for dust mites to be and he's never been close to birds or feather things. He showed effects to most trees, molds, weeds and animals. There was very little that came up negative.
So now the fun begins. We are going to do a vaccine process with him. One day a week for three weeks he goes to the office for about 2 hrs and get shots. After that he goes once a week for 30 min to get a shot and this will last a year. Year two it goes to once every other week, then year three it's once a month. It's a very long process but when he's done he will not have allergies. With that result, I think the three years will be worth it. I think he's a little worried for the shots, but he's actually really excited for it to start, he just wants to feel better too. The night after the appointment I was talking to Beck and he kept asking questions, which I expect, but then he kept asking if it would change Cam or hurt him or maybe not be good. I asked if he was worried and he said yes a little. It's so sad and sweet to see the depth of their interactions. Most siblings care about each other, but twins have this bond that is so interesting to see. Camden will be fine, and if there is a change it will be better sleep, eating and breathing, just all around feeling better. The doctor said most people can feel a difference in 3 months, here's to a three month countdown.
I had these when I was a kid, for 3 years too. I still suffer from allergies, but it's very, bery minimal. So they did help a lot!! I remember the needles being so small and not being able to feel them :)
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