Allergies and pollen

C8N said:
Same here and what even more weird for me is that one year claritin works, then the next year, it does nothing and I have to go with allegra.
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Fortunately, Clariton D 24hr (the stuff you have to sign for at the drug counter) has always worked when I need it. The straight OTC stuff is useless for me. I have boxes of it scattered all over since I never seem to know when I'm going to need it and invariably don't have any with me.
 
So for me, it turns out the singulair and Flonase stopped working because it's not actually allergies. Dr said sinus infection and prescribed antibiotics. Then has said to keep taking the allergy medicine
 
Zyrtec is all that works for me. I tried xyzol and nothin. Fortunately I don’t have any symptoms while exercising. Not sure why.
 
C8N said:
Same here and what even more weird for me is that one year claritin works, then the next year, it does nothing and I have to go with allegra.
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Have heard this is the case for many people. Believe each brand has slightly different formulations and by using different brands each season you keep from developing a tolerance for it. Again, though, don't have a source for it. Doctor friend mentioned it once in conversation.
 
Ian F said:
Fortunately, Clariton D 24hr (the stuff you have to sign for at the drug counter) has always worked when I need it. The straight OTC stuff is useless for me. I have boxes of it scattered all over since I never seem to know when I'm going to need it and invariably don't have any with me.
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Read up on the placebo studies and Claritin, I used to work for the company and spent a good amount of time on the reformulation route. Whatever works for you take it as soon as you wake up. Need some time to start working.
 
qclabrat said:
Read up on the placebo studies and Claritin, I used to work for the company and spent a good amount of time on the reformulation route. Whatever works for you take it as soon as you wake up. Need some time to start working.
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Morning is better than before you go to bed?

So not really 24 hours?
 
jShort said:
Morning is better than before you go to bed?

So not really 24 hours?
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shrpshtr325 said:
bee pollen? i have heard of local honey, but can someone elaborate on bee pollen?
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from WebMD, sticking with local honey instead...
How Is Bee Pollen Used?
Bee pollen is available at many health food stores. You may find bee pollen in other natural dietary supplements, as well as in skin softening products used for baby's diaper rash or eczema.

You may also hear recommendations for using bee pollen for alcoholism, asthma, allergies, health maintenance, or stomach problems, but there is no proof that it helps with these conditions. Before you take any natural product for a health condition, check with your doctor.
Bee pollen is also recommended by some herbalists to enhance athletic performance, reduce side effects of chemotherapy, and improve allergies and asthma.

At this point, medical research has not shown that bee pollen is effective for any of these health concerns.

Is Bee Pollen Safe?
Bee pollen appears to be safe for most people, at least when taken for a short term. But if you have pollen allergies, you may get more than you bargained for. Bee pollen can cause a serious allergic reaction -- including shortness of breath, hives, swelling, and anaphylaxis.

Bee pollen is not safe for pregnant women. A woman should also avoid using bee pollen if she is breastfeeding.

Bee pollen may cause increased bleeding if taken with certain blood thinners like warfarin. Check with your doctor before taking bee pollen if you take any medications, over-the-counter medicines, or herbals.
 
jShort said:
Morning is better than before you go to bed?

So not really 24 hours?
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my kid weighs about 7 stones and the 12 hr Allegra only works 6 hrs, maybe the 24 will work for 12, haven't tried yet. At least she'll get through the school day.
 
qclabrat said:
my kid weighs about 7 stones and the 12 hr Allegra only works 6 hrs, maybe the 24 will work for 12, haven't tried yet. At least she'll get through the school day.
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What's that in Kgs? 😛

Serious post incoming:

My allergy issues started young. At 5, or so, we found out I had asthma after I jumped into a pile of leaves and spent the next few hours getting breathing treatments at the hospital. It was not fun for a kid, as you might imagine.

After we attended a seminar at St. Barnabas for Asthmatics, we started two huge steps that finally begun to get my asthma/allergies under control: tearing the carpet out of the house, and buying an air purifier (believe it or not: dust in your house isn't good for your allergies).

to whit: we recently stepped up to a BIG air purifier that is running constantly (this one). To put it in perspective, I cleaned 1 month's worth of dust/particulate from the filters. 1 week later when the pollen dropped, there was MORE on the pre-filter than in one month of normal use.

By 13, I had been visiting a doctor that specialized in Asthma/Allergies for a few years, and we did a Greer panel and found that I was allergic to a bevy of stuff that would make living in NJ miserable for an asthmatic. The most lasting effective treatment that I've had was allergy shots--you're exposed to your allergens in controlled doses on a recurring basis for several years. After getting poked by a whole bunch, most visits were only 10-15 minutes long...enough time to make sure you don't have an adverse reaction. As I understand it, with the blessing of a doctor, most insurances will cover allergy shots. It's not permanent, but if you remain exposed to the allergens that are being treated, it will stick.

Over the years, I've tried various formulations of anti-histamines, OTC stuff, etc...etc...Local honey/pollen seem to work(ish), but as a preventative measure. Once my exposure hits critical, they do nothing. Relatively fast relief can be had from OTC bronchodilators if you are having breathing trouble/severe allergy stuff; go to the pharmacy (bigger ones) and ask for epinephrine tablets. I keep a pack in my car, just in case my rescue inhaler (which I don't always have) is damaged, runs out, somebody else is having breathing problems...etc...etc. "Regular" stuff like Sudafed or Benedryl (two wildly different products, btw) have nothing on ephedrine, other than ease of getting them. Obviously, the potential for abuse of epinephrine is high, and it's bad to take on a regular basis, but there it is.
 
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finally some relief... hoping the bloom stays low. or if we keep having a east wind would be great.
 
Ian F said:
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Saw this on the news this morning. I think I'm going to get one of those old school scuba helmets.

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Ride faster and more often! Adrenaline is the cure for allergies, no joke. Epipens are nothing but a shot of adrenaline. Just get your heart rate up on the trail, works just the same.
 
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