Agy
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Has anyone had immunotherapy for pet allergies? Did it work? Did you get it on the NHS? Did you have injections or tablets? I am a new rat owner and was not expecting my allergy to be this bad. I have developed asthma which I've never had before. I don't have a spare room to put them in. I'm taking lots of precautions (can't afford a HEPA filter at the moment plus I'm worried I'll spend money on it and it won't make much of a difference). I have to wear gloves and a long sleeve and a hood and also cover my neck when I play with them. And soon as their nail pierces my skin (and so I get a shot of urine under my skin), I get burn like blisters. It's instant and stays a while. I sometimes even wear a face mask when I play with them and clean the cage (I live alone so no one else can do it). I am concerned about the effect the allergy might be having on my health as I am also recovering from CFS/ME and I'm a bit paranoid about anything that could affect my recovery. The rats however are so good for my mental health and I love them so much. It pains me to think that I may not be able to keep them. Any input would be appreciated.