What is the best non-drousy alergy relief?
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There are two different classifications of drugs you need to consider - antihistamines and decongestants.  The drugs Benadryl (diphenhydramine) and Claritan (loratadine) are antihistamines.  They essentially block the body's immune response to an allergen.  Decongestants on the other hand (most commonly Sudafed, or pseudoephedrine) don't block the response, but relieve they symptoms.  A combination of the two may be what you need, but you should talk to your doctor or pharmacist to find out what is best for you.\n\nOne that wasn't mentioned, but seems to work best for me is Zyrtec.  Different drugs will work differently for different people, so what works for me may not work for you.  Also, keep in mind that many of the antihistamines on the market (Zyrtec & Claratin, for example) need to be taken for a few days before you really see a significant effect.  Benadryl works very quickly, but as you've seen, also makes you really drowsy.  In fact, if you look at a lot of over-the-counter sleeping pills, you'll find that many of them use diphenhydramine (which is Benadryl) as their active ingredient.  Makes sense, doesn't it?
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Dropping some menthol in a bowl of hot water and inhaling the steam can give soothing relief. \nSome people also suggest that lots of vitamin c is helpful in addition.
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Try an otc pain reliever.
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Try naproxen sodium (Aleve) to help.  Quality chocolate and a hot water bottle help too.
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heating pad and a wet towel has worked for me.  You can't get rid of all the pain but you can lessen it to a more liveable level.
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there is this line of natural medicines that are really good\ngo on the web and look for The Medicine Man in Albany and work through the sites. These are natural and so much better as far as unwanted side affects.
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Try Tinaderm which you can get from a pharmacy for a few dollars.
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NyQuil works for me every time.\n\nTylenol PM I hear is good too
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Both Aroma therapy and Crystal healing are often  quite effective holistic healing methods. These kinds of treatments never claim to cure but are compliments to conventional methods.\nAromatherapy involves essential oils and many of these have verified medicinal properties.  Lavandar oil will help relax you, Tea tree oil does kill athletes foot fungus and is part of many conventional  offered Anti fungal treatments , some  EO will ease pain when rubbed (diluted) on a painful area. Many EO choices work more like spiritual and energy work and restore ballance to your energy body thus opening the door to make healing possible. \n\nCrystal Healing is also an energy work or spiritual healing form many people do find crystal healing quite effective  for many purposes. I find that green calcite usually relieves my pain from sprained muscles quite swiftly.
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Kerasal works like a charm.  You can get it at most drug stores and it isn't incredibly expensive.  I put it on at night and then put socks on over it.  I also use a pumice stone every other day on my heels because I build callouses quickly.  It seems to help a lot.  \n\nOne other strange suggestion is to go to Walmart (or Target, Walgreens, etc.) and get the breastfeeding cream called Lanisoh.  It is used for chapped nipples and is made of pure lanolin.  It's very mild but works miracles on extremely chapped hands and feet.  Use at night under socks.  It has no smell and is pretty inexpensive.  I discovered this by accident and am a true believer.  I recommended it to a mechanic friend of mine and he swears by it now too.
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Vick's vapor rub (Mentholatum rub) on your chest\n\na humidifier or vaporiser in the room\n\nand / or stick your head over a bowl of boiling water and put a towel over your head and breathe in the steam (low tech version of a humidifier / vaporiser\n\ndrink plenty of warm liquids (tea with lemon and honey is the favourite but really its the honey that is the best because it is a natural antibiotic)  get well soon! :-D
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advil or tylenol is what i was recommended.  didn't completely relieve the pain, but it helped to ease it.
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Use a mixture of essential oils of peppermint, helichrysum, clove, wintergreen, lavader, and euclyptus. These all have pain numbing effects that can be used in long timeframes without any negative side effects. Additionally if you have bad muscle tension this will helpwith that too, this mixture doesn't only numb pain but it helps achieve a balnce in your muscular system so you heal up whats causeing the pain. Also if youend up being sensitive to the oil mixture wash it off with olive or almond oil, DO NOT USE WATER!!! Water pushes the oil further into the skin where as the vegetable oils will dilute them. Its rare to have reactions, but if you do use less of the oil or dilute it before application with either of the before mentioned vegetable oils. Hope this works for oyu.
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id say alot of herbal supplements. You can usually ask them at the vitamin stores.I expierience the same exact condition, and have tried that route. Unfortunately it diddnt word for me! I take a pill called kolonopin .05mg. Its the least strongest of the dose and works fine. I dont get groggy, and it helps take the edge off. Maybe if the natural method doesnt work for you , you can talk to your dr. There are alot of medicines tha dont make you feel like your on another planet! or drowsy! I even tried yoga. but i have 2 kids, im 26, and just got into 2 car accidents that limit my mobility. No dancing for me lately! and this is vegas!! good luck. And dont let it make you think your crazy, just overwhelmed at the moment!!
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well...natural remedies r the best....number one is REST...and plenty of chicken noodle soup!!!
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Naturally there is no "cure" for either.  I have found over-the-counter "Comtrex" to be the best.  Also, make sure to get plenty of rest and drink plenty of fluids.
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"Evening Delight" has helped me...\nwhich is a combo of chamomile and Peppermint.\nsometimes i just use straight of one or the other.