What do I do about my horrible seasonal allergies?

Question

I have seasonal allergies to tree and grass pollen and ragweed, and they've been really bad this year. I almost always have a sinus headache, and my nose is constantly stuffy and my throat is sometimes sore. I take an over-the-counter medicine, but it doesn't seem to help much. What else can I do?

Answer 1

go see a doctor. You shouldn't be this miserable. I use Zyrtec and Flonase (which is now generic) for my allergies. When the ragweed comes out in about a month I'll also have to add my prescription eye drops, or I'll give myself conjunctivitis. There's many medications out there for allergies, there's no reason to suffer if the otc stuff isn't working for you.

Answer 2

I had this same problem. I was taking over-the-counter medicines (Claritin, Sudafed, Tylenol) and nothing helped. My left eye watered constantly, my nose ran, my throat was itchy and I sneezed all the time. I had to break down and finally see my doctor.

He told me that allergy triggers are worse this year. He prescribed Nasonex sprays at night before bed, 10mg of Claritan once a day and 1 Fexofenadine tablet daily. I had to do all three for about a week and a half but now since the symptoms are subsiding and the season is moving along, I take one Fexofenadine every other day.

You can check with your doctor to see if they have samples of some of the items you will only need short term. My doc gave me samples of the Nasonex since he said that should be the first med I stop. The Claritin is over the counter but he wrote me a prescription anyway and my insurance covered the cost.

Answer 3

Go see a doctor. Over the counter meds don't work as well as the ones a doctor can prescribe. I have horrible allergies myself, and I take ALLEGRA. It has helped me overcome the stuffiness and runniess in my nose. Headaches are far and few between, and I rarely get a sore throat. Trust me...it works wonders!

Answer 4

Deal with the problem, not the symptom. Think about taking a nutritional supplement to help your body eliminate the pollens that are already in your system. I recommend OPC-3 to my clients and have seen fantastic results. Our daughter has been on it for her allergies for 5 years with no adverse side effects. Most prescriptions have a list of side effects longer than the symptoms they help with. If you're ready to get better you have to think outside the conventional box and use something that works FOR YOU.

Answer 5

There are some experts who believe that allergic reactions can be increased if a person is overproducing insulin (hyperinsulinemia), because an overproduction of insulin can lead to overproduction of other body chemicals - like histamines.

To get some basic information on hyperinsulinemia you may want to check out www.hufa.org.

Answer 6

My son has allergies also you may have seasonal but could be year round you will have to go to your doc to get a pers like zyrtec helps but you also may need allergey testing your doc would be best bet good luck

Answer 7

well it sounds like its time to visit the doctor for a prescription allergy med..you may need to see an allergist to see just what it is your allergic to and then start allergy shots to help out..welcome to our world..

Answer 8

If they are that bad, see your doctor. I use Sudafedm, non-drowsy or Visine allergy eyes formula and drink green tea. Find out what you are allergic to and what avoid it whenever possible.

Answer 9

go see a Dr. He can prescribe you stronger allergy medication.

Answer 10

I would say go to the doctor and see what they say. I know that they have more powerful perscription drugs that they can give you so I would go to your doctor.