Attention allergy sufferers!

[MissBehavior]

I miss Seldane...that stuff was the bomb. Nothing else works for me. Reactine worked for 3 years, and Aerius worked for 1 season. But now nothing
can assuage my suffering...Aerius is the strongest over-the-counter stuff you can get...I don't wanna have to pay for prescriptions!!!!!!

Has anyone else found that their allergies have gotten worse over the last few years?

*cries*

[TrYpTaMiNe]

i hate allergies, especially cats, i get really really sneezey around cats

[Mr.Dave]

I definitely agree that mine have gotten worse. Gotta love the permafried bloodshot eyes look.

I had a crazy attack the other night at my girlfriend's place so I went to Safeway to get some meds and they had every single type locked up! I damn near broke the frikkin glass.

The nasal orgasms can be fun to a point, but when you start to worry about your nose staying attached to your face, it needs to stop!!

The only consolation is that this is a sign of seasons to come.

[crookedking]

i thought that i was alone in the world!

finally, other allergy sufferers!

[~lazee_grrl~]

i remember seldane..it was my favourite medication to drink as a kid..i loved the taste..

but yeah..allergies are killing me..i never really had them before..but this year..its been crazy bad~

[stringbeans]

yay allergy shots :)

[Mr.Dave]

Originally Posted by stringbeans

yay allergy shots :)

No way!!!

How much are they?

[stringbeans]

hmm i dont remember.. i started getting them about 2 years ago. i just finished the shots last month! i think i paid about $100 but i could be completely off

my allergies used to be absolutely horrible though. they were definately worth it! summer's usually the worst season for me but i dont think ill be having any symptoms this year. i used to be allergic to cats but now whenever im around my friend's cat i dont get sniffly or teary eye'd any more

[Mr.Dave]

That is so cool. The majority of my hatred for cats stems from the fact that I can barely see after I've been around one. I'm gonna have to check that out!

[bebu*funfun]

^^dont u have to go in monthly or somethng?
after a scary visit to the allergy doc a few months ago im completely scared of shots now.

anyone kinda addicted to teh allergy meds? sometimes im not sure if its a cold or allergies and i take a reactine and everything just feels better. i recently found out that it kinda helps my eczema too.. could be totally a mental thing, but i cleared up my skin a bit.

[stringbeans]

yeah when you first start the shots you get a shot twice a month for about 3 months, then it levels off to once every month

[MissBehavior]

Originally Posted by stringbeans

yeah when you first start the shots you get a shot twice a month for about 3 months, then it levels off to once every month

Is there a specific time of year that you have to start getting the shots?

And is it $100/shot or total?

[diva]

Benedryl seems to work for most patients in acute care settings. I had a crazy allergic reaction to some medication a few months ago...I nearly scratched my skin off and thought I had scabies, but the pharmacist told me that I was having an allergic reaction to something and told me to take some benedryl.

[stringbeans]

Originally Posted by MissBehavior

Is there a specific time of year that you have to start getting the shots?

And is it $100/shot or total?

it was $100 total, but like i said earlier i could be completely off heh. i really dont remember exactly how much.

as for the timing of the shots, you need to start getting them AFTER your allergy season.

[Mr.Dave]

Originally Posted by stringbeans

as for the timing of the shots, you need to start getting them AFTER your allergy season.

#%&*(%%#@^&

[miss.myra]

Reactine works well for my seasonal allergies, no drowsiness, long lasting.

benadryl works wonders whenever i get a breakout of hives (happens 1x a year or so) but makes me soooo drowsy, but it does a really good job.

[MissBehavior]

Originally Posted by stringbeans

it was $100 total, but like i said earlier i could be completely off heh. i really dont remember exactly how much.

as for the timing of the shots, you need to start getting them AFTER your allergy season.

Gah...Looks like I'm screwed then...I have Spring/Summer (outdoor/hayfever) and Fall/Winter (indoor) allergies. :soak:

[mystery]

Get your GP to refer you to Dr. Ross Chang. He's a great doc. i've been getting the shots weekly for about 6 months now and its really starting to work. it just sucks having to sit in a waiting room once a week to get in for your shot. i go to a walk-in clinic so the wait is like... forever.