kittens- allergic?

cyclonebri1

usernameisvalid wrote: »

This

If you are on antihistamine then it's not the cats



If you have gas or solid fuel in your home you need a monitor

I'm sorry but that is simply not true.

I take prescription AH for many reasons, still does stop acute reaction to "cat fever", only avoidance works for me.

Not saying it's the case for the OP but your statement isn't true.

GwylimT

cyclonebri1 wrote: »

No, just someone that puts their own health before a cats.
Consider what a cat allergy can cost the NHS if someone allergic to them continues to own.

This was posted in the "in my home section", my comments are based around that, nothing to do with anyone's love of animals

My cat allergy has cost the NHS £0 and I've lived with cats my whole life.

Grenage

GwylimT wrote: »

My cat allergy has cost the NHS £0 and I've lived with cats my whole life.

How fortunate that you are every cat owner.

southcoastrgi

Doozergirl wrote: »

Might be the right board if it's CO poisoning!

Very true however as the OP says it happens when they go home & I presume the kittens are there all day & would therefore be subjected to it for a much longer time & the OP hasn't said there is anything wrong with them I'm guessing it isn't, but yes a very good suggestion that the OP gets an alarm

milasavesmoney

As someone who is extremely allergic to cats, I find what you have described to be classic signs of allergic reaction. Whether it is to the kittens or something in your house I'm not sure, but most likely it's the kitties. Headaches are very common as they signify your sinuses are swelling up in reaction. Do be tested to make sure. If you are allergic then you will probably have to remove the babies from your home. I have had allergy shots for years and even though they help tremendously I could never live in a house with a cat. Your symptoms sound as though you most likely won't be able to either because you are allergic past a runny nose and itchy eyes. You are having an anaphylactic reaction showing it is not a slight allergy.

elsien

I'm not sure diagnosing an anaphylactic reaction or otherwise from an Internet forum post is a good idea.
If the OP is in any doubt they should see their GP.

ktcoil

thanks it is very hard to get a doctors appointment, they only have appointments available next week but they said if I call up Saturday at 8am I maybe able to get booked in that day, was hoping it was more of a flu/bug but unsure, yesterday I noticed I now had some spots on my shoulder which get a little itchy and then two on my other arm and two on my legs(don't look anything like flea bites), and today at work I have had a terrible headache all day. took antihistamine tablet this morning too. hopefully see what the doctor says Saturday if can get booked in then before next week.

thescouselander

I'm very allergic to cats - I can't go anywhere near them or in a house where they've been. My symptoms are breathing difficulties and running eyes and nose. I've never had a headache though.