Allergies

[Alice S. Fuzzybutt]

<p>I'm relatively new to allergies. I didn't get them til I hit 30. The first symptom is my throat is on fire. That happened for a few years. I didn't have that this year. Instead my eyeballs are on fire and dry including the surrounding tissue of my eye.</p><p>Anyone with experience with this? It's killing me. I won't go to the doctor if it's just an allergy but I will go if it's SARS of the eyes.</p>

[PapaBear]

<p>I don't get allergies nearly as much as I used to, but I have to tell you... when you have them bad enough, it can be worse than the flu. I could never handle most of the meds, because they either make you jittery or knock you out.</p><p>Get yourself some Loratadine (I can't remember the brand name, but it's the stuff that stopped being prescription only a few years ago). It's expensive, but it works and has no side effects.</p><p>Good luck. I feel for ya!</p>

[WhistlePig]

Go to the doc, Fuzzy. They'll give you perscription allergy stuff that these days has
none of the old side effects. Will clear you right up.

[Alice S. Fuzzybutt]

No wonder I love you WhistlePig!

[zathrus]

alice,
i've suffered from allergies since i hit puberty. i get the dry itchy eyes, the
alternating stuffy-runny nose, sneezing, nasal drip = sore throat. i suggest going
to the dr. if your allergies get bad enough, they could develop into a sinus infection
on top of it. the only rx that i've tried that works for me without side effects or
having to take it frequently is allergra d. i take it once a day and i'm good. hope
you feel better.

[jeffdwright2001]

<p>Claritin can be purchased over the counter now and seems to work for generic pollen related allergies and the sort.</p>

[mikeyboy]

I can relate.&nbsp; The nice thing about living in Manhattan is that, despite living somewhat close to Central Park, I haven't had to deal with seasonal allergies in years.&nbsp; Of course, I spent 3 days in Maryland last week and had burning eyes,&nbsp;sneezing, congestion and a cough.&nbsp; Back in NY, I'm still suffering from some of these symptoms.&nbsp; By Monday, I'll likely have cleaned out my system enough that it won't be a problem.&nbsp; Of course, by then I'll be back in Maryland and likely starting the cycle all over again.

[A.J.]

Having spent the last year in the desert, it's hitting me hard this year: especially the itchy eyes.&nbsp; Of course, all that rubbing has led to my first stye!

[angrymissy]

<p>I've always had slight allergies, but they've gotten really bad the past few years.&nbsp; This year is definitely the worst, my eyes and throat are affected the most.&nbsp; Get some zyrtec or claritin, it helps.</p><p>I got allergy tested and I'm severely allergic to trees and ragweed.&nbsp; My car is coated in pollen every day when I leave work.&nbsp; Oh, and I'm allergic to the kitties as well, and I've been waking up to them sleeping next to my face.&nbsp; The doc can prescribe the good shit, I suggest getting a script.</p>

[Death Metal Moe]

<p>I think I'm doing well with the pollen this year.&nbsp; But a few days ago I went out to my car and it seemed the whole fucking world was coated in yellow, sticky pollen.</p><p>Gay.</p>

[FUNKMAN]

no allergies that i know of but every once in a while i'll be doing something in the yard and suddenly get overwhelmed for a few minutes with flem/mucus in my nostrils and mouth. i assume some airborne substance brought it on but i can never figure out what it was....

[curtoid]

<p>Yeah, I didn't start getting allergies until my thirties too. I haven't had too much luck with over the counter meds, and since mine are relatelively short lived (about one or two weeks out of the year where I'm miserable from it) I just kind of ride it out and try out different drugs. It's horrible, though.</p>

[narc]

I've had allergies my entire life and am allergic to nearly everything, except maybe a lot of food. Scripts are the way to go.

[Snoogans]

I used to get bad allergies from pollen, my whole life. For some reason, about 3 years ago, they just stopped. No more allergies<br />

[Jennitalia]

I have bad allergies.&nbsp; at least 2-3 times a year my eyes will swell up, puffy and beyond red&nbsp;and get really icky looking.&nbsp;&nbsp; I have 3 cats now and so far this season no allergy problems.

[JustJon]

I haven't had a major allergy attack in years, but for the last 2-3 weeks, my allergies have been going nuts.&nbsp; My eyes are dried out, nose is dried out, finally stopped sneezing badly this week.&nbsp; I'll be glad when this is all over.<br />

[scorpion]

<p>My allergies seem to be the worst this year.&nbsp; My eyes get so red and hot that I need to put ice on them to cool them off.&nbsp; My nose is red and almost raw from the constant wiping from sneezing.&nbsp; </p><p>&nbsp;</p>

[Gvac]

<p>I've never had an allergic reaction to anything in my life, not even poison ivy.&nbsp; Somehow I've developed some sort of rash (or hives) all across my rib cage and I have absolutely no idea why.&nbsp; Huge red itchy welts, but only on my left side.&nbsp; I haven't changed laundry detergents or soaps and I haven't eaten anything out of the ordinary.&nbsp; </p><p>What the hell causes this?&nbsp;</p>

[angrymissy]

You can break out in hives like that purely from stress.&nbsp; It's happened to me before, big giant welts all over my body.

[Gvac]

<strong>angrymissy</strong> wrote:<br />You can break out in hives like that purely from stress. It's happened to me before, big giant welts all over my body.<p>&nbsp;</p><p>Really?&nbsp; I had no idea.&nbsp; To be honest, though, I really don't think I'm under any undue stress lately.&nbsp; </p><p>I guess it's one of those mysteries, but these things are driving me crazy with the itching!&nbsp; The hydrocortisone cream is pretty much worthless. &nbsp;&nbsp;</p>

[FUNKMAN]

<strong>Gvac</strong> wrote:<br /><strong>angrymissy</strong> wrote:<br />You can break out in hives like that purely from stress. It's happened to me before, big giant welts all over my body. <p>&nbsp;</p><p>Really?&nbsp; I had no idea.&nbsp; To be honest, though, I really don't think I'm under any undue stress lately.&nbsp; </p><p>I guess it's one of those mysteries, but these things are driving me crazy with the itching!&nbsp; The hydrocortisone cream is pretty much worthless. &nbsp;&nbsp;</p><p>maybe they are spider bites?&nbsp; i went down to the kitchen this morning and there's a big o'l spider sitting on the countertop. </p><p>wouldn't be chigger bites&nbsp;cause they don't swell up hardly, they just itch like crazy...&nbsp;&nbsp;</p>

[Death Metal Moe]

<strong>FUNKMAN</strong> wrote:<br />wouldn't be <strong><u>chigger</u></strong> bites&nbsp;cause they don't swell up hardly, they just itch like crazy...&nbsp;&nbsp;<p><img height="367" src="http://floydfest.net/ffgallery/albums/album54/photo_by_Ty_Brady_1590.jpg" width="550" border="0" /></p>

[angrymissy]

<strong>Gvac</strong> wrote:<br /><strong>angrymissy</strong> wrote:<br />You can break out in hives like that purely from stress. It's happened to me before, big giant welts all over my body. <p>&nbsp;</p><p>Really?&nbsp; I had no idea.&nbsp; To be honest, though, I really don't think I'm under any undue stress lately.&nbsp; </p><p>I guess it's one of those mysteries, but these things are driving me crazy with the itching!&nbsp; The hydrocortisone cream is pretty much worthless. &nbsp;&nbsp;</p><p>If they are hives, pop 50mg of benadryl and they should definitely go away</p>

[jeffdwright2001]

<strong>Gvac</strong> wrote:<br /><p>I've never had an allergic reaction to anything in my life, not even poison ivy.&nbsp; Somehow I've developed some sort of rash (or hives) all across my rib cage and I have absolutely no idea why.&nbsp; Huge red itchy welts, but only on my left side.&nbsp; I haven't changed laundry detergents or soaps and I haven't eaten anything out of the ordinary.&nbsp; </p><p>What the hell causes this?&nbsp;</p><p>It's best to wear these when you are around hives.</p><p><img height="522" src="http://www.psu.edu/ur/archives/intercom_2000/July27/Images/beeKEEPER.jpg" width="330" border="0" /></p><p>Actually, which side do you typicially sleep on at night?&nbsp; </p><p>Also, I don't know how large is large but there are cases where people suddenly develop serious reactions to mosquito bites that they had not had before.&nbsp; This results in large red welts.&nbsp; Keep an eye on them to see if they turn to blisters.&nbsp; If they don't go away in a few days, you may want to consider seeing a dermatologist.</p>