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Both photos are of one maple tree in my yard. Look at all those seeds (helicopters).
What you see in the photos is a third of what was there two days ago—before the wind started blowing. At times it looks like it’s snowing. I cannot remember seeing maple trees everywhere with such a bumper crop of seeds. My driveway, lawn, steps, deck, patio are covered with these things and you can’t sweep them away. They stick.
I have heard and observed first hand that other tree pollens are in heavy abundance. My observation starts with how my eyes feel. They are not itchy as they were when I had the fall seasonal allergies. This year my eyes feel gritty, dry and puffy.
Then—my extremities. I woke up one morning with what looked like spider bites on my right wrist. On closer examination, there was not the characteristic “two punctures” that would indicate a spider. Whatever it was, it itched like crazy. By the next day, my left arm was covered with a rash and the itch…the itch was enough to drive me crazy. Interesting itch. Scratching (and lots of it) would cause it to stop itching for hours before it flared up again. The next day, both thighs started getting itchy bumps—not a rash, but bumps. I’m well aware of the danger of scratching and infection so please spare me the motherly advice. I am using a cortisone ointment.
I know it’s not a poison plant contact dermatitis. I haven’t been in contact with anything and I’m not allergic to poison ivy. This is different. I suspect it’s because I have been line drying my clothes outside (including sheets). For the next two weeks I’ll use the dryer. I have one set of sheets on the shelf right now that was dried outside and I will re-wash them and use dryer. I also have to vacuum my bedroom rug, furniture and windows thoroughly. I leave my windows open so my room must be loaded with pollen.
Anyone have similar observations? Different observations?
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