Allergy Advice

[SinnamonFairbanks]

I've known I've had allergies for a while but I live full time in the country and I'm allergic to everything!

Im absolutely plugged up. Using Claritin and nasal sprays. I have a sinus infection.

How does everyone cope with their allergies?

I was told honey would help.

I like to forage, but im allergic to half the stuff that's edible lol. Exposure helps though right?!

I've never had an allergy test but I brought a family member to an allergist and we're essentially so closely related and have allergies at the same time I already know we're allergic to the same things.

We're allergic to things like trees, grass, dandelions and a bunch of other things. We're surrounded by these things lol

 

[escortsxxx]

I've known I've had allergies for a while but I live full time in the country and I'm allergic to everything!

Im absolutely plugged up. Using Claritin and nasal sprays. I have a sinus infection.

How does everyone cope with their allergies?

I was told honey would help.

I like to forage, but im allergic to half the stuff that's edible lol. Exposure helps though right?!

I've never had an allergy test but I brought a family member to an allergist and we're essentially so closely related and have allergies at the same time I already know we're allergic to the same things.

We're allergic to things like trees, grass, dandelions and a bunch of other things. We're surrounded by these things lol

Allergies can be cured in time. I had treatmant for 4 years and while I am still allergic its at tolerable levels. From lethal to dangerous to incapacity to functional to annoyance to minor grievance.

 

[xmontrealer]

My seasonal allergies this year were horrible. Worst I can remember. Started about 2 weeks ago.

My usual Reactine didn't work, so I switched to Benadryl, which helped. Now I'm back to Reactine.

I also got an Rx from my GP for a cortisone twice a day inhaler, "Wixela inhub", which helped a lot. I'll keep using it until the month supply runs out.

I used Otrivin to clear my nasal congestion, until I got nosebleeds so I quit that. Unfortunately cortisone nasal sprays like Flonase also give me nosebleeds so I don't use them.

I used Benylin cough syrup to sleep at night for about a week.

I was tested a long time ago, and was told I'm allergic to grass, trees, seasonal pollen, and especially cats.

True story:

Many years ago, when I lived in Montreal, I went to dinner at a very popular Chinese restaurant on lower St. Laurent Blvd.

I ordered a dish called "Dragon Phoenix Nest", which was lobster, chicken, and veggies in a crispy potato "nest". I had ordered it many times before with no problem.

That night I woke up with extremely itchy hives, bad enough that I went to my doctor the next morning, and he prescribed Prednisone, which took care of it.

A couple of weeks later I saw in the Montreal Gazette that the restaurant had been cited for using uninspected meat.

I'm pretty sure that the chicken was actually "meow meat"...

 

[SinnamonFairbanks]

Thats us! We're allergic to the same things and EXTREMELY allergic to cats!

Thats horrifying! Hopefully that didnt happen but "meat is meat" to some people

My seasonal allergies this year were horrible. Worst I can remember. Started about 2 weeks ago.

My usual Reactine didn't work, so I switched to Benadryl, which helped. Now I'm back to Reactine.

I also got an Rx from my GP for a cortisone twice a day inhaler, "Wixela inhub", which helped a lot. I'll keep using it until the month supply runs out.

I used Otrivin to clear my nasal congestion, until I got nosebleeds so I quit that. Unfortunately cortisone nasal sprays like Flonase also give me nosebleeds so I don't use them.

I used Benylin cough syrup to sleep at night for about a week.

I was tested a long time ago, and was told I'm allergic to grass, trees, seasonal pollen, and especially cats.

True story:

Many years ago, when I lived in Montreal, I went to dinner at a very popular Chinese restaurant on lower St. Laurent Blvd.

I ordered a dish called "Dragon Phoenix Nest", which was lobster, chicken, and veggies in a crispy potato "nest". I had ordered it many times before with no problem.

That night I woke up with extremely itchy hives, bad enough that I went to my doctor the next morning, and he prescribed Prednisone, which took care of it.

A couple of weeks later I saw in the Montreal Gazette that the restaurant had been cited for using uninspected meat.

I'm pretty sure that the chicken was actually "meow meat"...

 

[HungSowel]

I have skin allergies. Chaga mushroom powder, which I consume as a tea, and turmeric tea have helped me.

 

[SinnamonFairbanks]

I have skin allergies. Chaga mushroom powder, which I consume as a tea, and turmeric tea have helped me.

I'll have to try that! I've been thinking about buying chaga for a while, now is my excuse to do it. Lol. There are so many benefits to chaga.

 

[Adam_hadam]

Allergies can be cured in time.

50 years and counting no cure for me.
Right now Flonase is helping my allergies however dogs, seasonal and construction/demolition dust in the area aren't.

 

[oakvilleguy]

I got tested some 30 years ago and I’m allergic to dust, tree pollen, grasses, dogs, cats…..pretty much everything. Had been taking reactine everyday for the last 30 years allong with eye drops when it got really bad in the spring and fall. Decided to see an allergist a few months ago and got retested and the same results.

We decided to give immunotherapy a try in conjunction with taking blextin. So far, this season has been much more bearable than previous years.

I’d suggest going to see an allergist and see what they say.

 

[escortsxxx]

50 years and counting no cure for me.
Right now Flonase is helping my allergies however dogs, seasonal and construction/demolition dust in the area aren't.

• 80–90% of patients see improvement in symptoms for allergic rhinitis (hay fever), allergic asthma, and insect sting allergies.
• About 50–70% may achieve long-term remission after completing the full course (typically 3–5 years).
• For insect sting allergies, shots are highly effective: over 90% of patients are fully protected after treatment.

I guess your in that 10 percent or so that has no results

 

[Bucktee]

50 years and counting no cure for me.
Right now Flonase is helping my allergies however dogs, seasonal and construction/demolition dust in the area aren't.

The only "cure" for seasonal allergies is to get allergy shots (allergen immunotherapy).

It does take a small commitment, something like 1 shot per week over a 4 week period. You do this for 4 years. I think it costs around $200/year (or per shot), I can't remember.

It reduces allergy symptoms dramatically for most people, and can last a lifetime. Apparently the younger one starts, the more effective it is.

It certainly beats popping allergy pills, and using nasal sprays, netty pots, honey, and all the rest of it.

Your quality of life will improve and it's more cost effective over time since pills are expensive.

The bonus is that you can still use those other options to get extra bang if symptoms occur.

It's the ultimate solution for people that have severe allergies across multiple seasons: tree pollen in spring, grasses in summer, ragweed in fall. The only relief is in the winter when you don't want to be outside anyway.

If you have kids that have severe seasonal allergies, get them on allergy shots. It'll save them a lifetime of grief.

I don't think there are any reliable solutions for pet or food allergies to date. Just have to avoid them.

 

[Robert Mugabe]

My seasonal allergies this year were horrible. Worst I can remember. Started about 2 weeks ago.

My usual Reactine didn't work, so I switched to Benadryl, which helped. Now I'm back to Reactine.

I also got an Rx from my GP for a cortisone twice a day inhaler, "Wixela inhub", which helped a lot. I'll keep using it until the month supply runs out.

I used Otrivin to clear my nasal congestion, until I got nosebleeds so I quit that. Unfortunately cortisone nasal sprays like Flonase also give me nosebleeds so I don't use them.

I used Benylin cough syrup to sleep at night for about a week.

I was tested a long time ago, and was told I'm allergic to grass, trees, seasonal pollen, and especially cats.

True story:

Many years ago, when I lived in Montreal, I went to dinner at a very popular Chinese restaurant on lower St. Laurent Blvd.

I ordered a dish called "Dragon Phoenix Nest", which was lobster, chicken, and veggies in a crispy potato "nest". I had ordered it many times before with no problem.

That night I woke up with extremely itchy hives, bad enough that I went to my doctor the next morning, and he prescribed Prednisone, which took care of it.

A couple of weeks later I saw in the Montreal Gazette that the restaurant had been cited for using uninspected meat.

I'm pretty sure that the chicken was actually "meow meat"...

"I ordered a dish called "Dragon Phoenix Nest", which was lobster, chicken, and veggies"

Or that's just God punishing you.

 

[xix]

Has anyone here tried to see an iridology / iridologist?
Not natural path.

 

[Bucktee]

I've known I've had allergies for a while but I live full time in the country and I'm allergic to everything!

Im absolutely plugged up. Using Claritin and nasal sprays. I have a sinus infection.

How does everyone cope with their allergies?

I was told honey would help.

I like to forage, but im allergic to half the stuff that's edible lol. Exposure helps though right?!

I've never had an allergy test but I brought a family member to an allergist and we're essentially so closely related and have allergies at the same time I already know we're allergic to the same things.

We're allergic to things like trees, grass, dandelions and a bunch of other things. We're surrounded by these things lol

Aside from getting allergy shots that help to immunize you from pollens, you'll always suffer.

In addition to the pills and nasal sprays, you have to stay indoors most of the time and get yourself a couple of quality hepa air purifiers to place throughout the house. They will filter out pollens in the air. Pollens will be on your furniture and in your clothes so regular cleaning is essential.

Your body treats benign pollens like a disease and is constantly fighting it. Allergy shots inject the allergen directly into your body in ever increasing doses over 4 - 5 years, allowing your body to learn to ignore those allergens.

 

[Bucktee]

For men, taking allergy pills like decongestants and antihistamines affect blood flow which could make it more difficult to maintain an erection.

So if you're popping a pill because you don't want to be stuffed up during a session with an SP, you might be doing yourself a disservice without realizing it.

Just another reason to opt for allergy shots over pills.

 

[oil&gas]

I've known I've had allergies for a while but I live full time in the country and I'm allergic to everything!

Im absolutely plugged up. Using Claritin and nasal sprays. I have a sinus infection.

How does everyone cope with their allergies?
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Some years ago I took bee propolis for relief of various allergies. I felt
like it did work for my watery eyes.

 

[Ponderling]

We got transferred to Australia 99-03 for work
When we got there it was dry season and my wifes allergies really flared up.

Like 1-2 boxes of Kleenex a day habit.
She got referred to an allergist, who did the usual arm scratch exposure to a bunch of stuff.
He identified what set her off.

She started on a 6 month program of monthly visits to de-sensitize her.
A few injections of agents and she would be swollen and stuffed up the day after, but it gradually got better.
The treatment really worked.

Once back to Canada, now she just gets stuffy for a day or so when tree pollen goes nuts.

 

[ramblin]

I've never had an allergy test but I brought a family member to an allergist and we're essentially so closely related and have allergies at the same time I already know we're allergic to the same things.

So you saying that you are basically Kramer from the "Kramer Takes Dog Medicine" episode.

 

[drlove]

I've known I've had allergies for a while but I live full time in the country and I'm allergic to everything!

Im absolutely plugged up. Using Claritin and nasal sprays. I have a sinus infection.

How does everyone cope with their allergies?

I was told honey would help.

I like to forage, but im allergic to half the stuff that's edible lol. Exposure helps though right?!

I've never had an allergy test but I brought a family member to an allergist and we're essentially so closely related and have allergies at the same time I already know we're allergic to the same things.

We're allergic to things like trees, grass, dandelions and a bunch of other things. We're surrounded by these things lol

Have you tried Flonase? It’s a corticosteroid nasal spray which has in recent years become available OTC. It provides 24 hour relief without the rebound effect of other sprays.

 

[SinnamonFairbanks]

I think that's what I have. The relief was almost instant. Within minutes I could breathe through my nose. 3 days later all the pressure in my face is gone. I'm supposed to do a nasal flush, but I was too plugged up to do it. I'm hoping that works well too because I bought a hundred packages

I figured what the heck, it doesn't go bad and i'm always going to need it. Lol

Have you tried Flonase? It’s a corticosteroid nasal spray which has in recent years become available OTC. It provides 24 hour relief without the rebound effect of other sprays.

 

[Papi69]

I've known I've had allergies for a while but I live full time in the country and I'm allergic to everything!

Im absolutely plugged up. Using Claritin and nasal sprays. I have a sinus infection.

How does everyone cope with their allergies?

I was told honey would help.

I like to forage, but im allergic to half the stuff that's edible lol. Exposure helps though right?!

I've never had an allergy test but I brought a family member to an allergist and we're essentially so closely related and have allergies at the same time I already know we're allergic to the same things.

We're allergic to things like trees, grass, dandelions and a bunch of other things. We're surrounded by these things lol

I've got a good advice for you. MOVE to the city. But, seriously, there's no cure for that. You're obviously allergic to wheat,grass,pollen, plants, etc. Claritin or Benylin allergy relief or complete should help a bit, but there's no cure, as long as you live there and are exposed to that.