Allergy testing isn't the B All and End All. I have developed allergies since the 1970s and worked for a Consultant so was able to be tested 3 times in 4 years. For sneezing. We decided eventually that I am allergic to DH
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. I realised that after years of having cats here that they aggravated my sneezing. Big Time! Also house dust mite, if Himself doesn't weild the hoovery-thingy the symptoms return.
I had pin-**** tests and nothing showed. Not worth paying for!!
If you have stopped the HRT I suggest that you allow your body to settle. As oestrogen levels drop so muscles may become lax = aches and pains so an over-the-counter correct pain relief should help. Something to discuss with a Pharmacist at your Chemist. Also some find that ice-blocks can ease pains, gentle and brisk exercise works for me depending on what hurts at any one time: fortunately not all at once ! Making sure that I have correct footwear [I could solve half the World's back problems
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] as well as sitting correctly, my main problem is that I don't kneel when loading the laundry machines
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Yoga can help. It doesn't have to be anything fancy, simple exercise or Pilates, swimming or relaxation classes can be beneficial. For me it's finding time
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Checking your over-all diet and fluid intake? Allowing for treats ....... currently mine is lots of roasted veggies, hot or cold
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. I've gone off chocolate .......
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