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New Theories / Re: Post Orgasmic Illness Syndrome (POIS)
« on: 10/06/2012 23:20:56 »
What you're describing could be an allergy.
There have been many posts about people suffering allergy-like symptoms. Sometimes these are described as flu-like symptoms but it can be very difficult to distinguish between fatigue, runny nose and streaming eyes caused by flu and an allergy. Indeed, if the immune system is weakened and you come in contact with the flu virus, you might develop a flu.
I think there were some questions in the survey about allergies but it might be work a recap. It would be useful if posters could say whether they have experienced allergy symptoms in the past and whether they fit into the following categories?
- pollen / hay fever
- respiratory condition such as asthma
- sinusitis
- food allergy
- medication allergy
- animal hair allergy
- dust allergy
- insect bite / sting allergy
- mould allergy
- dermatitis or adult acne.
Also mention if you have digestive discomfort or a diagnosed condition such as IBS.
It would be good to know when did the allergy start?
No to all the categories EXCEPT the last one. The first time I had an O at 11 I developed dermographism. Have had it since. That is definitely an allergic reaction. I've been taking claritin for 20 years to reduce the itching.
I also developed some serious digestive issues. About 3 times a year i will have a very painful stomach ache and pass out for a minute or two, with profuse sweating. Feels like death. Never had these issues before I ever had an O.