The Vent

[Pandora01 0]

Pandora- the humidity is definitely a factor. We have a dehumidifier down there but always forget to run it. I'm always congested when I wake up in the morning. It also could be mold. It's an old house and we often get leaks in the basement (where it is not finished) when it rains.

I guess that pretty much confirms it then, both factors are present. When there's water infiltration on a regular basis, mold develops. It doesn't need much. The bright side though is that it confirms to me that you should be allergy free when you move

[thetreble 19]

I hope so! Plus we are moving to a much more open area so I'm hoping less ####### is in the air from cars and stuff.

It would be nice to be allergy free though...my headaches have been killing me for the past two years now.

[Krikit 1,164]

Ugh. I used to get migraines and the meds didn't help. I finally went to a hypnotist and haven't had one since.

Really????? See I'm one of those people who thinks they could not be hypnotized. I'd like to try it though. In university we used to have this sex hypnotist come out to one of our drinking nights on campus. It was pretty raunchy and funny.

I've seen those guys. Pretty entertaining. But, yeah.... I didn't think I could be hypnotized either. But it's basically just a relaxation technique while the doctor (yes, he was a real doctor) weaves a story which you visualize in your head. At the end of the session you feel completely refreshed and full of life and joy for the world. Hmmm. Maybe I should go back. lol

Oh the OTC story reminds me of the time I was at work and for some unknown reason I had a couple of pills my Husband took for back pain, I popped a couple and within 10 mins I was totally high - slurred speech, it wasn't really cool It wore off after 10 mins or so.

:lol:

[Lili 3]

Thank you everyone for the comments, it really made my day...

To all with allergies, have you tried treatments to desensitize? I am not sure if you believe in natural treatments but it does work to some extent.

You might want to look into naturopathy.

[thetreble 19]

My mom used to take my brothers to a natural path. I never needed it though so I haven't had had much experience with them. Do they just try to treat you with natural remedies?

[Emancipation 2]

My mom used to take my brothers to a natural path. I never needed it though so I haven't had had much experience with them. Do they just try to treat you with natural remedies?

My naturopath actually told me to stay away from dairy for my hay fever, dust and mold allergies.. that works pretty well for me

[Marilyn. 340]

ok just needed to get that out

[Kathryn41 3,205]

Big Sigh. We are currently without telephone service. The telephones actually work, but there is a problem with the electricity in the front office where the modem for the phones (cable) is set up. The breaker started tripping yesterday and keeps tripping even with everything unplugged:-(. So, without power the telephones don't work. Thank heavens for cell phones. I am currently waiting for the electrician husband of a friend to come by and see if he can identify the problem for us. I hate electrical problems! Of course, it is in the office where Joe has all of his computer stuff set up - and he has been out of town for 2 days at work and will come home to find his whole network and everything down. Since the problem re-occurs even when all of that has been unplugged at least it isn't the computer set up. This house is only 7 years old though and shouldn't be experiencing problems with electrical circuits or wires!

And, we will have to get the termite protection redone again too. The joys of home ownership.

[~Nini~ 2]

Ugh, headaches. I've generally found that my headaches come around a certain time of the month - my gyn actually prescribed me a particular brand of BC which does help a bit. She also suggested keeping hydrated, which is always a bonus.

I know in the spring, the carpet in our den gets really musty from the rain and our allergies go crazy. Ick mold! I feel your pain. I hope your move does resolve the allergy issue

[Chica Yeyé 41]

Ugh, headaches. I've generally found that my headaches come around a certain time of the month - my gyn actually prescribed me a particular brand of BC which does help a bit. She also suggested keeping hydrated, which is always a bonus.

I know in the spring, the carpet in our den gets really musty from the rain and our allergies go crazy. Ick mold! I feel your pain. I hope your move does resolve the allergy issue

Hi Nininski!!!! :dance:

[~Nini~ 2]

Hi Nininski!!!! :dance:

Leeeeeeen!

[MrsCat 6]

Okay, I am going to sound totally paranoid with this rant - but I swear no hyperbole here.

I have been waiting for my SSN for 4 weeks. Lady at the SSA said 7-10 days. Well I went to the SSA yesterday and the girl who helped with my application a month ago said, I sent that off the same day. And I see here on the system it was mailed to you three weeks ago. Hmmmmmmmmmmm - never got that in the mail. We review my address - yup its correct. Confirmed that it should be addressed to my unmarried name.

Two weeks ago, HR department called from the State saying, we've been trying to deliver you some mail - but its all being returned as undeliverable. We go over my address and name that was on the mail - yup its correct. She says she will remail everything. If it doesn't arrive in two weeks - call back and we'll try a different approach. Nothing yet.

I called about my pension cheque today which was supposed to be on its way a month ago - it got returned as undeliverable. We confirm my address and name and yup - its right. She's going to remail it. If I had gotten in like 2-3 weeks ago - it would be worth a heck of a lot more $$$.

I asked my mom to mail me my new bank card (cause I lost it) and she put it to my name only and it hasn't arrived. That was 3 weeks ago.

A letter she sent the same day to my married last name did arrive.

A DVD from my BFF mailed to my married last name did arrive.

A package from Dr. Foster & Smith to my married name did arrive.

I swear our mail lady doesn't recognize my unmarried name and hasn't been delivering any of that mail. Its making me paranoid. I am off to the local post office today to see if I'm not crossing my T's properly or something.

Hubby thinks I'm being paranoid - but his mail is making it here.

[MrsCat 6]

PS:

I called about my EI application today and apparently they sent me a letter on October 3, 2008 requesting more information to which I haven't replied before they can move forward on my claim. They also sent my Access Code on September 30 which hasn't arrived either. Both of which should be addressed to my unmarried name.

Edited October 23, 2008 by cattattude

[Flames9_RN 358]

on ur mailbox, maybe put ur maiden name and new name!!

[trailmix 77]

PS:

I called about my EI application today and apparently they sent me a letter on October 3, 2008 requesting more information to which I haven't replied before they can move forward on my claim. They also sent my Access Code on September 30 which hasn't arrived either. Both of which should be addressed to my unmarried name.

You aren't being paranoid!