katybee
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Post by katybee on Apr 27, 2016 3:13:09 GMT
i am MISERABLE with allergies tonight and have been for several days. Sneezing, running nose, watery, itchy eyes, itchy all over my body, miserable. The allergy report only shows 3 things: Mold and oak...but oak has been around many weeks and I've been fine. And we have mold year round, and although I'm allergic, I've never had these symptoms. Both are in medium ranges. The third thing is grass--which I am highly allergic to. But it is in the low range. Could I be so allergic to grass, that even in these low levels I react this badly? Ugh!!!!! FTR, I take Zyrtec and Flonase daily and just took a Benadryl to get me through the night. Still miserable.  |
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Post by crazy4scraps on Apr 27, 2016 3:25:12 GMT
Have you ever tried Nasacort? I swear by that stuff for my nasal allergies and sinus problems. DH tried it and he likes it too. I need to get some of the kid's version for DD to try, she's been having a lot of problems this year already.
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Post by freecharlie on Apr 27, 2016 3:27:28 GMT
I think it is time for am allergist.
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Post by mymindseyedpea on Apr 27, 2016 4:34:15 GMT
Do you have a Himalayan salt lamp?
Do you take a daily dose of raw apple cider vinegar?
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Post by flanz on Apr 27, 2016 4:35:55 GMT
Do you have a Himalayan salt lamp? Do you take a daily dose of raw apple cider vinegar? Please tell me more. I have wicked allergies, but have not heard of either of these natural treatments. |
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Post by mymindseyedpea on Apr 27, 2016 8:11:48 GMT
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Post by not2peased on Apr 27, 2016 11:56:57 GMT
I have seasonal allergies and take bee pollen daily-haven't had zyrtec in months and I was a daily user. It doesn't work for everyone, but it worked for me. It has to be local pollen though.
I bought a bottle for $7 and it should last me another 2 months or so.
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gsquaredmom
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Post by gsquaredmom on Apr 27, 2016 12:03:28 GMT
On our local news they said allergies were supposed to be worse than usual this year. Maybe you have a "new" one if the numbers are up to a level that now bothers you.
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Peamac
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Post by Peamac on Apr 27, 2016 14:42:55 GMT
You may be allergic to other types of trees and things
DH and I found out we are now allergic to cottonwood trees and something else that never used to bother us.
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Post by Skellinton on Apr 27, 2016 15:01:06 GMT
Allergies can get worse when we age and new ones can develop.
Try the local honey trick and see allergist.
Allergies suck.
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Post by malibou on Apr 27, 2016 15:03:13 GMT
Last year I suddenly developed an allergy to cottonwood trees. A nasty allergy. The pharmacist said he has seen a huge uptick in people reacting to cottonwood
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Post by mommaho on Apr 27, 2016 15:04:19 GMT
When the season hits I double up on my loratidine (Claritin) even though it says it is a 24 hour pill, my dermatologist told me it was fine to take it 12 hours apart to help with the symptoms!
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Post by flanz on Apr 27, 2016 21:23:04 GMT
I have seasonal allergies and take bee pollen daily-haven't had zyrtec in months and I was a daily user. It doesn't work for everyone, but it worked for me. It has to be local pollen though. I bought a bottle for $7 and it should last me another 2 months or so. So glad that worked for you! My accupuncturist had me try it years ago. My nose got so stuffed up I couldn't breathe. |
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Post by mallie on Apr 28, 2016 0:27:06 GMT
When the season hits I double up on my loratidine (Claritin) even though it says it is a 24 hour pill, my dermatologist told me it was fine to take it 12 hours apart to help with the symptoms! Claritin is the weakest of the big three allergy meds. Claritin < Allegra < Zyrtec. So you might want to try Allegra or Zytrec. And yes, you can develop allergies later in life. I have gradually, over the years, become more and more allergic to trees and shrubs that have spring flowers. So although I love to garden, I can't have any plants like that in my yard and have asked my neighbors not to plant any (at least in that way, my neighbors have been helpful). |
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Post by AnastasiaBeaverhausn on Apr 28, 2016 0:42:41 GMT
How does one find local bee pollen?
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Post by kath323 on Apr 28, 2016 0:51:05 GMT
I've been doing acupuncture and it's helped immensely. I still take Zyrtec (on really bad days, I take Xycal which is prescription) and Nasacort daily and do sinus rinses.
I think seeing an allergist is in order. Even those things you didn't test positive for in a blood test, you could test positive for in a skin test.
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finaledition
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Post by finaledition on Apr 28, 2016 5:04:53 GMT
I'm miserable this season, but in my area allergies are pretty much the topic of conversation-everybody is suffering. I think El Niño is making it worse.
Along with everything else I have to say Zatidor eye drops have helped me so much. It makes such a difference.
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Post by alexa11 on Apr 28, 2016 5:11:01 GMT
How does one find local bee pollen? I would like to know this, too. |
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Post by mlynn on Apr 28, 2016 6:35:25 GMT
My friend's doctor told her that her allergy meds will be more effective if she mixes it up every once in a while. For instance, if you usually take Allegra, try Zyrtec for a month and then go back to the Allegra.
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Post by dualmaestra on Apr 28, 2016 8:11:33 GMT
How does one find local bee pollen? I would like to know this, too. I've seen it a the local farmer's market. You might try any close to you. |
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Post by not2peased on Apr 28, 2016 10:36:21 GMT
farmer's markets and health food stores carry it(not usually GNC or other chain stores)you can also check with any local honey producers to see if they have it.
Please note, it's local bee POLLEN, not local bee honey. it looks like teeny yellow pellets and it's dry
take only a few grains at a time at first to ensure you aren't going to have a reaction to the pollen-also, it's a big no-no if you are allergic to bees.
It's my understanding it works kind of like allergy shots-you slowly build up your own immunity.I started with a few grains once a day and worked up to about a teaspoon a day. It's been nothing short of a miracle for me. I didn't have terribly severe seasonal allergies to begin with, but I was having to take zyrtec daily and now I dont take it at all.
with the news about the danger of allergy meds-I was very happy it works for me.
I developed allergies in the last 3 years or so-never had seasonal allergies in my life and I am in my mid forties!
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Post by mommaho on Apr 28, 2016 12:19:13 GMT
When the season hits I double up on my loratidine (Claritin) even though it says it is a 24 hour pill, my dermatologist told me it was fine to take it 12 hours apart to help with the symptoms! Claritin is the weakest of the big three allergy meds. Claritin < Allegra < Zyrtec. So you might want to try Allegra or Zytrec. And yes, you can develop allergies later in life. I have gradually, over the years, become more and more allergic to trees and shrubs that have spring flowers. So although I love to garden, I can't have any plants like that in my yard and have asked my neighbors not to plant any (at least in that way, my neighbors have been helpful). You are correct that it is the weakest, but that is what I have to take because most medications and I don't get along! I feel on edge and like my scalp is crawling with anything stronger. I can't even take Benadryl! Maybe I'll try the Bee Pollen to see if that will help!
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Post by melissa on Apr 28, 2016 12:47:03 GMT
Be VERY cautious with bee pollen. People with some seasonal allergies and allergies to bee stings can have serious reactions and that includes anaphylaxis which can be fatal.
Flonase is over the counter now. If you aren't taking a daily nasal spray in that category, you should be. I take daily Flonase and Singulair (prescription) and I'm feeling it this year. My doc said the same thing- it's a VERY bad allergy year. A prescription for Singulair may be a good idea as well as it acts very differently from the other drugs on the market. Benadryl only address symptoms, it does not try to prevent the reactions. The other medications mentioned (Flonase, Claritin, etc) work that way as well. You need consistent use to see an effect.
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