I have allergies and don't want shots every week what do I do?

Question

I have bad mold allergies, I have a swelled up arm to prove it. And other things like melons, trees except oaks, tree fruits, potatoes and more I think. No pet though. My mom had to get shots every week for her child hood and she is still getting over it. I don't want to be as allergic to the things but I HATE shots. Do I get them? I don't have that big of a say in my medical life cause Im still under 18 but I can tell my parents how I feel.Will I be tramatised like my mom? Or can I still take Binadril(spelling?) or claritin and which one is better for those kind of things? Sorry if these are stupid questions to some people. I also have to carry an epipen with me every where I go just in case.

Answer 1

HI Nelly Roth

Here are some ideas on how to heal the issue. You also need to learn about cleansing the body of toxins by doing a colon and liver cleanse to heal for long term.

Cause of Allergies
Overall, the underlying causes of allergy and sensitivity are dietary and lifestyle factors specifically titled as imbalanced immune function, barrier function default (such as "leaky gut" syndrome), and toxic overload. Each of these are, in varying degrees, responsible for the development and continuation of allergy and sensitivity.


Herbal Medicine: There are a variety of herbs that offer relief from allergies, such as goldenseal, red sage, and goldenrod. To reduce mucus, try astringents such as yarrow and myrrh (Commiphora myrrha). These help to contract inflamed tissues and reduce secretions and discharges. To strengthen immune response use echinacea, astragalus root, goldenseal root, and Pfaffia paniculata (suma or Brazilian ginseng). These herbs can be effective and safe for treating weakened immune systems.
Eating raw Garlic and Onions will provide relief as well. The more you use the faster the relief will come.

Cayenne pepper is a favorite herb among those treating allergy patients. The active ingredient is a strong anti-inflammatory, and it is recommend to allergy suffers, including asthma patients, as a simple and effective treatment. Sprinkling liberal amounts of the pepper on meals for a few days can provide relief. Or better yet eat them raw and sweat for a few minutes. Watch your sinus clear up quickly.

Although herbal remedies have shown excellent results in reducing allergy/sensitivity symptoms, using herbs to treat allergies involves an individual approach. Some particularly effective anti-inflammatory herbs are stinging nettle, Ginkgo biloba, and licorice. Chinese skullcap, ephedra, and feverfew are others to consider for treating allergy symptoms. Patients whose conditions are severe should consult with a trained herbalist or naturopath.

A major symptom of allergies is gastrointestinal upset, including bloating, gas, abdominal pain, diarrhea, and nausea. Demulcent herbs can alleviate these symptoms (demulcent is a term used by herbalists to describe an herb that has a protective effect on the mucous membranes by minimizing irritation). The most commonly used herbs are marshmallow, slippery elm bark, cabbage juice, okra, fenugreek, and aloe vera.

Homeopathy: Homeopathy has widespread applications for the treatment of allergies. In many situations, minute diluted doses of the substance a person is allergic to can be prepared as a homeopathic solution that triggers the body`s natural ability to heal itself.

Homeopathic remedies are best prescribed by a competent homeopath. Self-diagnosis is discouraged due to the variety of factors that must be considered before the appropriate treatment is selected. However, the following remedies can be helpful: Ferrum phos, lycopodium, and silica.

Juice Therapy: A juice fast of organic vegetable juices for 2-3 weeks can help detoxify the body, thus improving its ability to cope with allergies. Two useful juice combinations for this purpose are beet, carrot, and cucumber; and carrot and celery. For added benefit, add a small piece of ginger root to either juice combination.

Best of health to you

Answer 2

I have suffered with severe allergies (dust, pollen, cats, dogs, horses etc) and hay fever during the spring and summer months every year for the past 10 years.

My eyes would literally be swollen sometimes to the point of not being able to see or leave the house. My nose would constantly be sniffing and dripping and running and itchy. The symptoms list goes on - I would feel so tired and run down and awful from it all, the whole summer.

I have spent thousands on every remedy I could find - either form my doctor, over the counter medication, from the internet, natural, homeopathic, you name it, I have tried it. And nothing has really made much of an impact.

I found homeopathy helped alleiviate the symptoms but not a massive great deal.

Then I read that dairy really contributes to allergies and hayfever.

So I cut dairy out. I was drinking up to 10 cups of tea with cows milk in a day. But now I drink my tea with soya milk, I actually prefer the taste of soya now!

So anyway, that was over 10 days agom and I haven't taken a single hay fever or allergy remedy since!!

I am literally a changed person, I can now wear eye makeup again because my eyes aren't tearing and running and swollen, I can't believe something so simple and cheap has completely turned my life around in terms of allergies and hayfever!!

I still eat cheese and yoghurts and ice cream in moderation. I haven't completely gone loactose free. But I seriously, seriously recommend you give this a go. My family and friends can't believe it;s me, I seem like a new person these days. I feel like one too, to be honest!

Good luck xx

Answer 3

A good doctor will only recommend allergy shots if avoidance and medications do not work. Allergy shots are primarily for dust, trees, weeds, grasses, molds but not foods. Sometime if you are allergic to a food that "cross reacts" (is similar to) a tree or grass then you might get lucky with shots improving the food allergy along with the tree or grass allergy. There is no guarantee that shots will work for you.

I would definitely get tested to find out for sure what you are allergic to then you can find out ways to avoid these things.

Benadryl is a good drug but can cause drowsiness. Reactine (cetirizine HCl) is another good one. Claritin does not work for everyone. Everybody is different so what works for one person may not work for another. There are also over the counter and prescription nasal sprays and eye drops if that is a problem. Benadryl also makes a cream for skin (hives).

Personally, I have had two sets of shots that did not work. I had problems with being allergic to ingredients in medications. But I can say that my allergies hardly bother me because I avoid them and control my environment. I have so many allergies that they are considered as an official disability for me. I am allergic to dust/dust mites, fur and feather animals, trees/shrubs, weeds, grasses, flowers molds, wheat, barley, rye, corn, potato, soy, all nuts/legumes/seeds, melons, strawberries, chocolate, preservatives, MSG, etc. I can now occasionally some of these foods and have had a cat and dog. I still have symptoms and need to carry an Epipen but do not need daily medication and my allergies hardly bother me at all.

So talk to your parents. Tell them how you feel. Show them this response because it proves that allergies can be controlled without shots. Good Luck.

Answer 4

desensitizing shots are only effective in about half the population so I don't recommend them except as a last resort. If you can control your symptoms with medications you are miles ahead of the game. The best one I've found is Zyrtec, but there are lots available.
For those that the shots and the pills don't work, there are other things that can be done and your doctor knows what these are. But I would tell your mom, that the shots are not the best answer, and that if you can control your symptoms with one pill a day you are far better off.

Answer 5

I don't think the shots are all that bad. They use a very small diameter needle so it does not hurt nearly as much as an immunization. I should know. I had three shots a week for five years, then three shots every other week for three more years, then three shots once a month for another year. My allergies are SO much better now. It was worth it. I can even eat watermelon! It used to be that just getting the juice on my skin would make me break out in a rash. Now it does not bother me at all.

Answer 6

I was allergic to all sorts of things like you mention - mold mildew, pet dandruff, yellow #5 food coloring, milk eggs, when I was a kid, it pretty much sucked. I got shots every month and eventually out grew all the allergies. I am glad I put up with the shots, but everybody is different.

Answer 7

Claritn and benadryl help some people - for me, I take Allegra, they make it in a generic form but it is by prescription only. Zyrtec is also good, but it tends to make me sleepy. I would talk to your parents and maybe have them take you to your doctor. I took allergy shots for 14 years and then when Allegra came out - it worked for me and I stopped the shots because with the shots alone, I was still having allergy problems.

Hope this helps

Answer 8

Benadryl works really well on my kids for outbreaks! Claritin also works well - i would suggest you decide which makes you feel better. Why dont you try and see the doctor on how to avoid shots maybe something over the counter prescripiton

Answer 9

Go to the doctor and get allergy medicine for it. Then you don't have to get a shot.

Answer 10

Check out this article--

http://mind-mart.com/herbal-remedies-for-seasonal-allergies/