I am highly allergic to almost everything in the springtime, from flowers, trees, dust, pollen, etc.\nI have tried many different nasal sprays and pills (and all sorts of combos of the two) but nothing seems to work.\nI want something to treat runny nose and itching, so i would need an antihistamine.\nPlease, any thing you could recomend whether it be over the counter, prescription, or home remedy, or anything would be greatly apreciated.(combos of all kinds of stuff would be ok too)\nOh, and I'm not to excited about frequent allergy shots but if you've had a good experience with it then let me kno.\nThanks
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Allergy shots do work well, and it's a long-term solution.  But as far as short-term medication, my favorite is Zyrtec.  It makes some people drowsy, but it's stronger than Claritin and Allegra.
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Absolutely, your beating heart requires a visit in person to specialists. Don't consider this internet advice. This is only a sharing of my experiences. You've the right to request referrals and confer with more than one specialist. I had a General Practioner with an ego that. Well. Maybe you've encountered one of those already.\n\nI've discovered over the years, that allergies have the possibility of change. If only to rule out an allergy is not a side effect or allergic reaction to the medications one has? It's been worth getting tested again.\n\nAs far as pills go, I'm allergic to corn-based, egg-based  meds, codeine based, and some penicillin. I have outdoor and food allergies a page long in small font. An allergist MAY recommend weekly allergy shots. A tiny amount of what you are allergic to is inserted just under the skin via a needle. The idea is to build up resistance and immunity. Don't compare it to flu shots. Feels like a mosquito bite. If you have had the skin test for allergies already, then it is comparably the same technique.\n\nThe allergists have regularly reminded me of the value of changing the environment as best one can. Many people spend at least 8-10 hrs at home in a day to sleep. \n\nSome of this is Dr recommended, some is what I found from experience:\n\nAll the allergists I've seen have told me these things in common:\n\n1. Removing all carpet and old furniture in your home. Cover in plastic what you can't get rid of. \n2. Wash floors 1-2 a week. \n3. Cover your mattress in plastic. \n4. Wash your bed sheets more often, in hot water.\n5. Use a good quality air filter that will clean the air of pollens, dust etc. Change filters regularly. Especially in your sleeping area. Ensure it is big enough to cover the square footage of the room(s).\n6. Clear sleeping area as much as possible.\n\nI've found:\n1. I don't keep my clothes I've worn in the sleeping area. I've spent a day gathering allergens on my clothing.\n2. Before going to bed. I shower, or at least wash my hair during the worst of the allergy season. The pollens are in the hair, and will transfer to the pillow.\n3. If you drive, clean windows and dashboard 1-2 a week. I use Windex for that, as well as for windows in the home. Remember the vent openings. Clean as far as you can reach.  Get rid of the paper towels you used. Wash the floors. Hot water, a touch of bleach and mr clean are what I've used. Then when the wet floor gadgets that use disposable wet sheets on them came out, I started using those to wipe down floors.\n4. Cleared as much dust collecting trinkets out of my  living space as possible. Wiped down what I can't on a regular basis.\n5. My cloth curtains are washed seasonally. Use hot water if there's no rubber lining. Use cold water if there's a rubber lining. Put a small amount of bleach in the washer. My metal window blinds, I wash down regularly with mild dish soap and water.\n6. Showers are also dual purpose. I find the water moisture helps ease discomfort. Same applies by using a wet cold cloth over the face. Or a cold air humidifier.\n7. Multi-vitamins appear to be a booster to alleviating my symptoms. Some theorize it is Vitamins B-complex and C that help the most. My Dr's have said it's no harm (to me) to take them. I use a well-known respected brand name without additives.\n8. I don't experiment with herbal remedies. Unless you have thoroughly researched botany, that item can be directly or indirectly RELATED to what you're allergic to. I was  surprised... what is related to what. Botany is very complex. They may also interfere with any prescribed medications one is taking. Messing with heart medications may not be a good thing to risk. \n\nI strongly follow with what the specialists say. They've spent 10 years to get a Drs degree, and five more years of specialty studies. Here, there are currently no standards on the strength of an herba
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I'm allergic to everything known in the out side world.  My Dr. prescribed Flonase.  Worked like a charm.  You have to use it every day, even if there are no symptoms.  It took about 5 days to get the best results.  If you don't have insurance try the walmart brand of nasal spray, pump action.
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Over the counter won't work well, as you discovered.  You must see a doctor and get a prescription.  There are many different types of allergy medications and your doctor will help you pick the one best for you.  I use Clarinex and it works great...but a doctor must prescribe it.
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Have you gotten allergy meds from your doctor?  When I have sinus pressure from seasonal allergies, I use a couple prescription nasal inhalents that really help: nasanex and astelin.  You might see if your doctor thinks a nasal inhalent might help.\n\nHere's some info from webmd on allergy meds:\nhttp://www.webmd.com/content/article/61/67462.htm
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Try an over the counter allergy pill and see if it helps.  Loratadine is the ingredient to look for.  It won't make you sleepy or jumpy.  It should at least reduce your sneezing.
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I used to take Nasonex when I was younger for generalized allergies but it was no longer working. I was then switched to Astelin D and that seemed to work for a while to clear the inflammation in my nasal passages, but then it stopped working as well. I am now taking Nasocort AQ nasal spray and it appears to be helping at this time. I think some medicines work better for some people than others and that is why there are so many on the market. I would ask your doctor (which was prescribed most recently and for what symptoms), or try one for a few days and if it doesn't help, try the other.
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There are quite a few food groups that make us more "snuffly" anyway, so make hayfever all the worse. Erradicating these is very effective.\n\nBasically, avoid anything with yeast in it - such as bread, and any alcoholic drink. Yeast seems to make sufferers a lot more susceptible to pollen.\n\nCut out dairy produce (milk, cheese, eggs). These increase the production of mucous, causing more pollen to become trapped in our nazel cavity.\n\nDrink plenty of water - this helps clear the throat and nose - and eat lots of fresh fruit and veg - these contain compounds that help our immune system, and seem to help "clean" away the pollen. Also, as already mentioned, a little bit of honey helps - this sooths the throat.\n\nI used to suffer from really bad hayfever, but since cutting back drastically on anything containing yeast, dairy produce, fungus (such as mushrooms), and becoming vegetarian, my allergies have dropped off drastically, so that I only now need anti-histamenes on really bad days now.\n\nHumans should not suffer from hay fever. It is urbanization that has caused it. We can help get rid of it by returning to a healthier, more wholesome natural diet.
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an antihistamine will help reduce the inflamation and a topical ointment with cortisone 10 will also help. If you continue to have severe itching, see a medical professional some people are more sensetive than others.\nHowever, an ounce of prevention is worth a pound of cure, so\n\n\nmosquitos... \n\nUse Bounce Fabric Softener Sheets...Best thing ever used in Louisiana..just wipe on & go...Great for Babies! \n\n \nBob, a fisherman, takes one vitamin B-1 tablet a day April through October . He said it works. He was right. Hasn't had a mosquito bite in 33 years. Try it. Everyone he has talked into trying it says it works on them. Vitamin B-1( Thiamine Hydrochloride 100 mg.) \n\n\n                                   \nIf you eat bananas, the mosquitos like you, - something about the banana oil as your body processes it. Stop eating bananas for the summer and the mosquitos will be much less interested. \n\n                                    \nThis is going to floor you, but one of the best insect repellents someone found (who is in the woods every day), is Vicks' Vaporub. \n\n                                           \nPlant marigolds around the yard, the flowers give off a smell that bugs do not like, so plant some in that garden also to help ward off bugs without using insecticides. \n\n                                                         \n"Tough guy" Marines who spend a great deal of time "camping out" say that the very best mosquito repellant you can use is Avon Skin-So-Soft bath oil mixed about half and half with alcohol. \n\n                                                         \nOne of the best natural insect repellants that I've discovered is made from the clear real vanilla. This is the pure Vanilla that is sold in Mexico. It works great for mosquitoes and ticks, don't know  about other insects.    \n\nI hope this helps you.\nGood Luck
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If you're suffering now you're likely to be allergic to tree pollen.  Classic "hay-fever" is an allergy to grass pollen, which I suffer from, and comes on later in the year.  Prescription drugs turn me into something out of The Hills Have Eyes, so I can sympathise with your wish for something natural.  Homeopathic remedies worked for me for couple of years, but don't any more alas.  I got through last season with a eye drop remedy called Hay-Crom and Beconase nasal spray, but these rarely work for more than one season at a go -- pills like Clarityn stop working after a week or so.  Because you mention the heating it sounds like you may also have a dust or pet-hair allergy which is making things worse.
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You may have allergies.  Hayfever allergies are worse in the morning hours.  It's because the pollen levels are highest then.  I've had hayfever all my life and find the mornings are worse for me.\nAs for the runny nose disappearing, I wouldn't know about that.  I've tried various allergy products and find sometimes nothing seems to help.  My nose just keeps running.
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I too suffer allergies until mid June or so. At night I was recommended Benadryl or the generic Diphenhydramine Hydrochloride. It makes me sleepy, not recommended during the day. Claritin is non drowsy, but more expensive for day use. I highly recommend staying away from nose sprays. They work great, but are real easy to get addicted to. I did. I don't mean you will crave them, just that you can need them to unstuff your nose even after the allergy goes away. I had to go to a specialist to get off of them and had to have surgery. I have since read a lot of people have gone through this and had problems. I hope this helps. Good luck.
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The best remedy is prevention ! You may want to consider allergy testing, but if not, stay indoors when pollen counts are high (morning tv news reports give levels), or wear disposable face masks (you can buy them at a pharmacy). For your house you can buy an air filtration system . OR, you can keep away from the strawberry fields and/or get a prescription medication for temorary relief of allergy symptoms. I know it is miserable for you right now. Good luck !
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Allergies make you sneeze alot and itchy nose and throat and eyes. Your nose will run too. Similar to a cold. Sinus's you will have a thick green discharge from your nose. you can suffer with this because it can give you headaches too. The doctor will give you antibiotics to clear up the infection.Claritin is good for allergies. I have found for sinis problems nothing (over the counter) really clears it up, just relieves the symptoms for a while.
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Try FEVERFEW!!! it's an herbal supplement that rescued me 10years ago...I was having them twice a month, & had jsut had a baby...couldn't crawl under the covers for a day or so to get rid of it anymore...so the hospital gave me Imitres...and promptly discovered I'm allergic to that....so talking to a friend, she told me about it & I started taking 1 capsule every day for the next 2 months...didn't have a single headache! Then it was almost 6 months before I got a vision disturbance (here it comes...) so I took another capsule & it went away, without ever exploding into a headache. Like I said, it's been over 10 years, & I've only had 1 mingrane since then, when I was out of town without my supply of feverfew.
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Everyone is different. It depends on what you are allergic too and what your body does when it is hit with allergens. First you get a skin test and see what you are allergic too. It may be something you can avoid and you just stay away from whatever that is. Otherwise you may need antihistimes, or allergy shots. You may also have to wash your bedding more often in very hot water and get rid of carpeting.
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I had this happen to me in summer.  I have had hives every day since June 1 2006.  check out this site it has helped me a LOT, the mailing list too. www.chronichives.com  I've tried every medication