WHO IS "J." |
"J." is what I use to conceal my identity in order to remain somewhat anonymous. I am a 19 year old, male, who has a very limited & difficult lifestyle.
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Purpose for this blog... |
The main purpose for this blog is to explain my personal hardship living with my very real disease called "Cholinergic Urticaria".
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WHat is
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"Cholinergic Urticaria" is commonly referred to as "heat bumps" (Hives) caused by "sweating". Although that is true in many cases, it is exempt from mine.
My take on the entire disease is as follows. Small little red dots that appear all over my body (excluding private areas & my face) whenever I happen to endure "any" physical activity, express more than a typical amount of emotion (i.e. laughter, anger, sadness, etc...), stand in direct sunlight or being in a warm room or environment. These "small red dots" have a very debilitating task, they not only burn more than can be described or give the sensation of uncontrollable itching, but segregate me from the world around me. My outbreaks are not just itchy, they are excruciatingly painful. I often feel light headed and nauseous during an outbreak and have nearly passed out on occasion. I have to withdraw myself from whatever situation I may be in, in order to cool my body. Because of the warm summer weather I am unlikely to find any alternative work. Just the mere thought of sitting in an interview wearing a suit in this temperature causes me to itch. Driving my car is often not possible, nor safe, and I cannot wear anything more than running shorts and a loose fitting t-shirt. |
how are you trying to better your disease? |
I take steps to better my "disease" by regularly taking prescribed antihistamines. Although nothing seems to help.
(In no way should you rely on my blog to help you medically, please contact a health care professional with any concerns) |
How are you able to work? |
Short answer to this question is, I don't. Given my very extraordinary circumstance I am unable to find any alternative work that will comply with my disease.
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how can i help? |
I will accept a prayer & response within the "Contact" page.
If you ever feel as though you'd like to donate for whatever reason to help me get through not only my daily life but help with medical attention, you may use the "Contact" page & within the "comment" section, Type out "Donate" & I will respond with how you can do so. Thank You. |