Allergies?

[tortoise]

I found out (rather unpleasantly) about a drug interaction between my medication and benadryl, zyrtec, etc. There is a possibility I can take loratadine.

But if not...

What can I do about "hay fever"? I don't want to sneeze and sniffle all spring, summer, and fall! I woke up sneezing 45 minutes ago and am slowly soaking tissues with nose-goo, with itchy tears dripping down my face. This sucks - just wait until the trees start blooming...

 

[tortoise]

Wow! This was interesting thread to find! I'd forgotten about this! Definitely worth updating!

The medication referenced was for something I dont have - I was misdiagnosed.

My "hay fever" was also misdiagnosed. I dont have true allergies, I have Mast Cell Activation Syndrome.

In answer to my original question about managing allergenic symptoms without antihistamines, I have learned a couple solutions!

Quercetin is a plant flavanoid supplement that inhibits mast cell degranulation. Quercetin is found in yellow onion, bloody dock, capers, chamomile, and in lesser amounts in deeply colored fruits and vegetables.

Nasalcrom is an OTC cromolyn sodium nasal spray. It is a mast cell inhibitor. Its my first choice for seasonal allergy symptoms.

 

[flowerbug]

so far rinsing my sinuses and eyes out and then washing face and wiping down hair if i've not kept it covered (i usually do) takes care of anything i get into in terms of pollen and dust. shuts it right down within a few moments. thank goodness.

 

[Henrietta23]

I had great success with immunotherapy injections. I don't have to take anything at all now after years of really bad suffering in both autumn and spring.

 

[kcsunshine]

All I can say is "Bless you child". I don't know anything about alergies.

 

[Aidenbaby]

I would definitely look into the loratadine. I took it when I was getting immunotherapy shots. Actually, because I was working with things I'm allergic to (hay), I took a regular dose on most days and a double dose on shot days or days I was mowing the grass. BTW, if it's an option for you, the immunotherapy shots did improve my reactivity. I wasn't able to complete the full course but I did notice that I was significantly less reactive when I did things like mow the yard or clean the coop.

 

[savingdogs]

Try raw local honey. It is supposed to help desentize you from the local flora and fauna pollens. I drink a teaspoon a day in my tea in the morning and whether it works or not, it is yummy.

 

[Beekissed]

What she said! Although, you wouldn't want to stir that into some real hot tea for fear of killing the good stuff!

It really works if you are consistent with it. I find it's easier to take it if you spread it on some toasted homemade bread and butter.....

It works like allergy shots...gives you a little of the hair of the dog each day until you build up a resistance to your local allergens. Better than shots any day!

 

[tortoise]

hmm...

how local?

I wonder if it's so bad this year because I moved? I only moved 40 - 50 miles away though.

 

[Bubblingbrooks]

I found out (rather unpleasantly) about a drug interaction between my medication and benadryl, zyrtec, etc. There is a possibility I can take loratadine.

But if not...

What can I do about "hay fever"? I don't want to sneeze and sniffle all spring, summer, and fall! I woke up sneezing 45 minutes ago and am slowly soaking tissues with nose-goo, with itchy tears dripping down my face. This sucks - just wait until the trees start blooming...

Raw goats milk is a known cure.
That and taking fermented cod liver oil and real vitamin C.