>- I would LOVE, absolutely be sublimely - overjoyed if anyone, anyone of >you wonderful folk might have - some suggestion as to how I can ease or >illiminate my sore swollen - itchy eyes!! Hi Cheryl, I am EXTREMELY allergic to everything in my environment (indoors and out), including pet dander. And like you I refuse to give up my animals (the doc has been trying to convince me since I was 14 y/o! I'm now 34) I do not take any allergy meds or shots to conteract. How do I survive? Well my asthma has kicked up considerably but I use inhalers when needed. There are only 2 suggestions that I can make: 1) DO NOT handle the animals then touch your face or rub your eyes. Some days I tend to *go all out* and just rub the heck out of my eyes (oh and it feels soooo good!) but than HAVE TO take a shower afterwards and suffer the remnant itching. However I do avoid touching my face until I wash my hands. 2) Rainbow Cleaning System. Now I know this probably might not be feasible - as it is very expensive ($1600 in CA but I think you can purchase cheaper elsewhere including ebay). I just recently purchased mine and I have to say it's really nice. I've heard from other allergy sufferers how their allergies *went away* after using it over time. I would suggest seeing a demonstration just for your information and future reference. It may be something that can really help you. Other than those two suggestions there isn't anything more I do. I just live with it. I still handle the ferts and dogs, kisses and all, I'm just really careful to not *rub* them all over my face/neck/sensitive allery areas. Good luck - and happy itching/sneezing! Tanya [Posted in FML issue 3743]