Allergies..
Don't you think its weird that random things can have a dire effect on some people but not bother others in the slightest way? For instance, my ex is allergic to lobster, but not shrimp, walnuts, but not cashews.
I wonder if its part of an evolutionary chain, like everyone who is allergic to penicillin will be the super humans who can survive a major plague. But most likely the ones who are not allergic to penicillin will be the superior ones and this is just wishful thinking.
1. Penicillin - So in the case of a major plague, I'm probably screwed. For the most part my allergy to this antibiotic is not too life altering, seeing as there are other forms of medicines. Its just another thing I have to list at the doctors.
2. Codeine - Now this one kinda sucks because all the fun medicines are off the table. When everyone else is getting Tylenol 3, or Vicodin, I''m stuck with good ole ibuprofen. Although one fond memory was having a terrible cough, you know that honking kind, and my mom gave me her prescribed cough medicine. After taking a codeine induced nap I awoke to find that I was absolutely covered in hives, and my face was no longer recognizable. gg mom.
3. Random bath products - Now this one is fun! Everyone loves bubble bathes when they are a kid, some still do as adults. ;) Not me, good ole plain bath water was for me -- why? Because I was allergic to every kid-made bubble bath known to man. Mr. Bubble turned out to be Mr. Itchy hives. Random colored bubble bath of which I do not remember the name, same thing. I remember being sooooo excited because my mom had bought me these crayons that you could draw on the tub with, wrong NO BATHTIME FUN FOR JOO. So as an adult I have less issues with bubble baths, seeing that both Victoria's Secret and Bath and Body Works don't change their ingredients. But I did have a fun time learning that I was allergic to St. Ives Apricot something something bar of soap, and only in one area -- you can use your imagination there.
4. Mosquito bites - Yea, I know the majority of people are allergic to these, but my reaction is severe. Whenever the bite lands you can be sure to spot the area from over a room away, because the entire section of my body is red. I'm very sexy during the summer months.
5. Unknown - Since I was about 7 I have randomly broken out in hives and swelling as many as one to three times per year for no apparent reason at all. Weird foods? Nope. New products? Nope. Change of season? Maybe, although I have gotten them on Christmas so that might as well be ruled out. Fun times.
I wonder if its part of an evolutionary chain, like everyone who is allergic to penicillin will be the super humans who can survive a major plague. But most likely the ones who are not allergic to penicillin will be the superior ones and this is just wishful thinking.
1. Penicillin - So in the case of a major plague, I'm probably screwed. For the most part my allergy to this antibiotic is not too life altering, seeing as there are other forms of medicines. Its just another thing I have to list at the doctors.
2. Codeine - Now this one kinda sucks because all the fun medicines are off the table. When everyone else is getting Tylenol 3, or Vicodin, I''m stuck with good ole ibuprofen. Although one fond memory was having a terrible cough, you know that honking kind, and my mom gave me her prescribed cough medicine. After taking a codeine induced nap I awoke to find that I was absolutely covered in hives, and my face was no longer recognizable. gg mom.
3. Random bath products - Now this one is fun! Everyone loves bubble bathes when they are a kid, some still do as adults. ;) Not me, good ole plain bath water was for me -- why? Because I was allergic to every kid-made bubble bath known to man. Mr. Bubble turned out to be Mr. Itchy hives. Random colored bubble bath of which I do not remember the name, same thing. I remember being sooooo excited because my mom had bought me these crayons that you could draw on the tub with, wrong NO BATHTIME FUN FOR JOO. So as an adult I have less issues with bubble baths, seeing that both Victoria's Secret and Bath and Body Works don't change their ingredients. But I did have a fun time learning that I was allergic to St. Ives Apricot something something bar of soap, and only in one area -- you can use your imagination there.
4. Mosquito bites - Yea, I know the majority of people are allergic to these, but my reaction is severe. Whenever the bite lands you can be sure to spot the area from over a room away, because the entire section of my body is red. I'm very sexy during the summer months.
5. Unknown - Since I was about 7 I have randomly broken out in hives and swelling as many as one to three times per year for no apparent reason at all. Weird foods? Nope. New products? Nope. Change of season? Maybe, although I have gotten them on Christmas so that might as well be ruled out. Fun times.