ALLERGIES ARE KILLIN' ME, SMALLS!

[eldirector]

Flonase and an anti-histamine here. The inside of my skin is itching. Darned trees. I'd chop 'em all down, but I like the O2.

 

[dung]

Flonase works well for me. My kids do better on sensimist. I would like to try allergy shots or drops, but don't want to visit the dr office constantly.

 

[mbills2223]

PM Mbills. He's our resident pusher man...as much as I want him banned, he's helpful sometimes.

 

[Vigilant]

Honey seemed helpful last year in the apple cider vinegar tonic I was drinking. Sugars (including honey) are out this year.

ACV combined with some other odds and ends in another potion doesn't fix the allergy, but fends off the sinus/ear congestion and infections.

Hippy! What do you use patchouli for, deodorant?

 

[rhino]

Naturally he shows after the ornamental trees are done trying to end my life for the year!

 

[Vigilant]

Naturally he shows after the ornamental trees are done trying to end my life for the year!

**** Bradford Pears, pretty little white flowers making the whole neighborhood smell like dirty vagina.

 

[eric001]

**** Bradford Pears, pretty little white flowers making the whole neighborhood smell like dirty vagina.

I've always thought they smelled like rancid stopped up toilet. And what's worse, they set off my allergies like crazy.

This last weekend, EVERYbody with a mower was out recirculating all the pollen and adding grass allergens to the mix, so pure misery for the wife and myself. I'll be happy when this nastiness passes.

 

[Haven]

I can't wait till winter so I can breath again.

 

[patience0830]

I can't stand the taste of Flonase but the Nasacort works well for me and doesn't make me wanna vomit when i use it.

 

[rhino]

It's interesting how some things that just might have a tiny effect on human health often get huge amounts of political traction. At the same time, no one seems to care what these ornamental trees (that didn't exist here in any significant quantity when I was a kid) are doing to a lot of us unless they are among the people suffering.

 

[KLB]

It's interesting how some things that just might have a tiny effect on human health often get huge amounts of political traction. At the same time, no one seems to care what these ornamental trees (that didn't exist here in any significant quantity when I was a kid) are doing to a lot of us unless they are among the people suffering.

That is true of most things where people are concerned.

 

[ghuns]

When I was a kid, I had terrible allergies. When I had allergy testing done, the one thing I didn't react to was soy. EVERYTHING else they stuck me with I reacted to. In my twenties, my allergies seemed to not get so bad. By my thirties I didn't need to take daily meds. Now in my mid 40s, and occasional shot of flonase or a zyrtec is all I ever take.

I guess there's always hope you'll grow out of it.

 

[BiscuitsandGravy]

At least you guys can complain... Our Siamese cats both have been sneezing for the past 2 weeks...

 

[steve0322]

I take fluticasone propriate and zyrtec-d and they've put a dent in my allergies. I'm allergic to basically everything in this state and live in complete mystery from April through October. The biggest game changer for me was First Defense nasal screens. They're barely noticeable, a pair lasts a day, and I haven't sneezed or put a tissue to my nose in a week. I was skeptical at first, but they really do work.

 

[rhino]

The eye situation has abated significantly. The only thing that was helping was washing my face and eyes and hair frequently.

 

[BiscuitsandGravy]

Humidity is low. Enjoy while you can.

 

[Hoosierkav]

bwframe isn't the only hippy here

My wife and kids used to have wicked allergies (including sinus infections and bronchitis). We've been using lemon, lavender, and peppermint essential oils for a few years now and they're living clearer than they were on their medications.

It's so nice not hearing the hacking and sniffing and having to deal with kids' behavior issues because their heads are filled with concrete, driving them crazy...

 

[JTScribe]

Allegra-D, Zyrtec, and Flonase.

Yesterday was the first day I was able to wear contacts in 2 weeks.

 

[76Too]

Reviving this thread because I feel like my face is about to implode. As stated in other threads, I moved here from MA late November of 2019, so still fairly new to the area.

I don’t remember my allergies being bad at ALL last year...fast-forward to the past two days and I literally feel like I’m about ready to cry. The sinus pressure is worse than I think I’ve ever felt before in my life.

Has something bloomed here in Indiana recently that could be causing this? Do I have AIDS or the Wu-Flu instead and am just thinking it’s allergies?

Any other tips/tricks/magic pills than listed above to combat the Midwest version of the Black Plague in the form of allergies?

 

[JTScribe]

It's the trees.