Tips for the Hayfever Sufferers

ChewChew · 06-06-2011 2:36pm

first thing in the morning and last thing at night it's getting at me! Lorat are great though. only one a day and they work instantly.

ChewChew · 13-06-2011 11:40pm

really bad today. Had to take piriton now as i've just discovered that sleeping with the window open is no longer an option

paddylonglegs · 15-06-2011 7:38am

Anyone used an air purifier to help with hay fever? They range from 70euro to 500euro but not sure which are best or if they even work for hay fever. Any thoughts? OH couldn't even sleep last night,poor lamb, so need to find something that will keep it away. Just reading up on some remedies there seems to be a couple of solutions:

- Acupuncture (Think this could be worth a shot)
- Nasal Rinse
- Spoon full of raw honey (to build up immunity against pollen)
- Air Purifier
- Don't dry clothes outside, wipe your pet down with a damp towel to reduce pollen ( a small dog will surely be a pollen magnet), take a shower before bed to clean off any pollen, don't undress in bedroom to avoid keeping pollen in the room.

Might as well try all of these to get over these. very tired today....

Mars Bar · 22-06-2011 3:17pm

Blurgh...

Usually my sister gets it worse than me but I'm trumping her by a mile this time.

My nose and eyes are driving bananas and I have an itchy nose and throat.

I'm taking the sudafed nasal spray coz the doctor thinks I have fluid behind my ear drums and it's making my tinnitus worse.

Mr. Presentable · 22-06-2011 3:30pm

The problem with Beconase and similar nasal sprays is that they thin the lining in your nose and over the long term make you more sensitive.

My daughter suffers quite profoundly with Hay Fever but we manage it very well with an aqueous nasal spray (no chemicals) to wash out any irritants, and a Medinose phototherapy device. The Medinose, of which I was highly sceptical seems to have reduced symptoms by about 80% compared with previous years when it wasn't used, or if she forgets to use it for a week.

Mars Bar · 22-06-2011 5:08pm

Yeah I can tell already that it's messing with my nose. The thing is, I'll do almost anything if it means helping lessen the tinnitus to some degree.

It's just a no-win situation really...

The_Conductor · 22-06-2011 9:12pm

These last 2-3 days have been pretty awful.
There is a limit to how much pseudoephedrine you can take unfortunately- and if you're drinking lots of coffee because you're up all night with a new baby- by god the palpitations between the various hayfever remedies and the coffee is something else........ I'm going to get the shot I think- as my blood pressure is through the roof........

KittyeeTrix · 27-06-2011 12:20am

3 solid bloody weeks of it now and I'm going mad....................Hate it, it's driving me mad:(

Started 10 years ago when I was pregnant on my last child and these past 3 weeks have been non stop with the drippy nose!!!

dlofnep · 29-06-2011 1:35am

I've never had it in 28 years of my life - but dieing with it since March or April. Sucks really bad.

nesf · 29-06-2011 3:28am

dlofnep wrote: »

I've never had it in 28 years of my life - but dieing with it since March or April. Sucks really bad.

Welcome to my world for the past 23 years! It's a bad year this year, breaking out in rashes despite all the drugs I'm taking for it.

shannon_tek · 29-06-2011 3:32am

Is it really bad this year or what i woke up with it one morning. :mad:

I not a bad sufferer and can get away from it. but by christ is it strong or what this summer.

Luckly i have expensive tablets in the press. Zeirtek no longer work for me:(
But one of these and i seem to be grand. I just went into the pharmacy some time last year said give me the strongest you got. she was giving me Zertek but i said there useless. so she gave me a small box. 24 tablets €10 seem to do the job.

One a day keeps the hayfever away

The_Conductor · 29-06-2011 7:11am

Is there anything a 14 month old can take for hay fever? His eyes are all puffed up, and hes pretty miserable. I'm using Karvol and a hepa filter to try to make the house as pollen friendly as possible- but its not working. I've given up trying to use Nasosal on him- spending an hour struggling with a baby who doesn't want salt up their nose isn't my favourite past time....... Any advice appreciated.

nesf · 29-06-2011 11:21am

smccarrick wrote: »

Is there anything a 14 month old can take for hay fever? His eyes are all puffed up, and hes pretty miserable. I'm using Karvol and a hepa filter to try to make the house as pollen friendly as possible- but its not working. I've given up trying to use Nasosal on him- spending an hour struggling with a baby who doesn't want salt up their nose isn't my favourite past time....... Any advice appreciated.

Talking to your GP is your best bet with a kid that young. There'll be almost nothing over the counter for under 3's.

hallelujajordan · 29-06-2011 12:04pm

smccarrick wrote: »

Is there anything a 14 month old can take for hay fever? His eyes are all puffed up, and hes pretty miserable. I'm using Karvol and a hepa filter to try to make the house as pollen friendly as possible- but its not working. I've given up trying to use Nasosal on him- spending an hour struggling with a baby who doesn't want salt up their nose isn't my favourite past time....... Any advice appreciated.

Vaseline underneath the nostrils and just below the eyes helps to trap pollen. Drying clothes / bedclothes indoors so they don't collect pollen . . At that age, avoidance is really the best option.

I know that Zirtec is licenced for use in infants. . my daughter was on it from about the age of 2 . . but it think it has to be prescribed by GP.

Godge · 29-06-2011 11:43pm

hallelujajordan wrote: »

Vaseline underneath the nostrils and just below the eyes helps to trap pollen. Drying clothes / bedclothes indoors so they don't collect pollen . . At that age, avoidance is really the best option.

I know that Zirtec is licenced for use in infants. . my daughter was on it from about the age of 2 . . but it think it has to be prescribed by GP.

Yes, had Zirtek in liquid form for my kids when smaller. Can't remember whether we needed prescription.

Karvol, which is being used already also good.

SlimCi · 30-06-2011 10:58pm

See your GP but Phenergan is also a possibility, not sure what age its suitable from though. Also it can make them drowsy so not sure if it would be suitable. Definitely think a trip to an allergy specialist would be a good idea for your little one. I went to the Slievemore Clinic and he deals with very small children and everything. Sorry he's in Dublin but people travel from all over the country to see him - Dr. Paul Carson. The clinic has a website which explains everything.

ChewChew · 02-07-2011 12:25am

People need to stop cutting their grass. I can't take anymore!! I cant even leave the windows open and its too bloody hot!!

Stinicker · 02-07-2011 2:47am

My Hayfever is really bad right with the last few days and my nose it totally conjested am totally hating it, I escaped the worst of it last year by escaping down under to Oz for a piece of the summer (their winter) and only for Otrivine I'd be gone gaga as my nose gets totally blocked and I can breath through it. I'm using a roll of jacks paper every two days with sneezing and blowing litres of snots.

xoaudhep · 03-07-2011 6:16pm

I'm not sure if this has been asked here already but is it possible to develop hayfever when you've never had it before?

This summer I'm not sure if I have developed hayfever or have a very persistent annoying cold that appears and disappears randomly!

The_Conductor · 03-07-2011 6:22pm

xoaudhep wrote: »

I'm not sure if this has been asked here already but is it possible to develop hayfever when you've never had it before?

This summer I'm not sure if I have developed hayfever or have a very persistent annoying cold that appears and disappears randomly!

Hayfever is an over reaction by your immune system. Yes- you can develop hayfever- depending on a lot of different factors, not least your overall well being. Some years I don't get hayfever at all- I even had a 10 year stretch where I didn't get it- other years, out of the blue my eyes will bulge up and my sinus clamp shut- for months on end........ This year in particular- the pollen is probably at its highest level in the past 5-6 years (and oddly enough other than the odd bad day- I'm just fine- my 15 month old son however is suffering badly with it...........)

Mars Bar · 03-07-2011 6:58pm

I used to never get hay fever but suffered from heat rashes when I was young and now I suffer from both.

Pollen count is high today.

The_Conductor · 03-07-2011 7:07pm

On really bad days- go to Dunlaoghaire or some coastal area- the pollen count tends to be much much lower at the coast- and highest in the midlands........

xoaudhep · 03-07-2011 7:38pm

Had an itchy nose and face all day...can't get any relief from it

Mars Bar · 03-07-2011 8:13pm

smccarrick wrote: »

On really bad days- go to Dunlaoghaire or some coastal area- the pollen count tends to be much much lower at the coast- and highest in the midlands........

I'm in Dublin at the moment but don't know how to get from one end to the other never mind getting to Dunlaoghaire!

If it keeps up, I'll head to Salthill sometime during the week. I actually just took a shower in the hotel to see if it would help.

ChewChew · 03-07-2011 9:18pm

I'm crippled. my eyes feel like they have conjunctivitis, my mouth hurts from the itch, my nose is raw sore from blowing it and then it's completely congested at night time and I'm fed up sneezing.

johnnycnandy · 03-07-2011 9:31pm

This summer has been really bad. Can barely leave the house. I'm on the neoclaritin and drops and nasal spray, doing the whole vaseline thing, but no relief. Same thing every year. My doctor has run out of things to give me i think! My friends are trying to get me to go to some kind of witch doctor quack to try some alternative nonsense at this stage.

rubadub · 04-07-2011 11:31am

xoaudhep wrote: »

I'm not sure if this has been asked here already but is it possible to develop hayfever when you've never had it before?

I only got it in my 30's and my brother & some mates did too.

smccarrick wrote: »

On really bad days- go to Dunlaoghaire or some coastal area- the pollen count tends to be much much lower at the coast-

Along killiney & dalkey it can be bad enough though, loads of plants & trees about. I expect the pier would be good.

NabyLadistheman · 13-07-2011 1:09pm

Hey guys, after 26 years I've now got hayfever I think. My sinuses are usually a nightmare. Been dying with them for weeks, got antibiotics to shift it. Did work initially but my nose is still running & my sinuses blocked. I have bad headaches as well during the day which are a nightmare, black lids under my eyes consistently. Are headaches usually a symptom? This sound familiar? I'm now taking antihistemins & a nasal spray, hopefully will help me out

SlimCi · 13-07-2011 8:56pm

Yep sounds like allergies to me. My doc called the dark circles under the eyes "allergy shiners". The ent recommended sinurinse nasal wash which can be bought over the counter in the chemist, I find it clears the gunk out of the sinuses (tmi sorry). I have allergic rhinitis and developed asthma in the last five years so am on asthma inhaler, singulair tablet, nasal spray, nasal rinse, and antihistamines. But to be honest I'm not doing too badly at the moment. Using the nasal rinse every day morning and evening and not suffering too much.

paddyandy · 20-07-2011 11:03pm

Draw in through each nostril a solution of warm water with a little salt in it.The idea being to wash out the the channels where the bacteria multiply.Try it each night for a few days and notice the result.It worked for me and i never bothered again with over the counter stuff that the doctor had me on.I had this problem for years and i don't even need the rinses anymore but i hav'nt a clue what it was exactly i'm really guessing it was bacteria.Give it a try costs nothing.

Hal Emmerich · 21-07-2011 4:29am

without reading any of this thread the single best thing someone can do is not to go outside early morning or late evening, if possible.....

Da Shins Kelly · 22-07-2011 11:24pm

Quick question about hay fever. I have it, and it gets pretty bad when there's a high pollen count - I can barely keep my eyes open from the water and stinging, my nostrils swell and I can't stop sneezing. Zirtek works really well for me, clears it up relatively quickly (although I usually have to sleep for a while after I take it in order to get the full effect, don't know why).

However, I have noticed that I get very hay fever-like symptoms when I'm around a lot of animals. I own animals myself - two dogs and a cat - and I'm never bothered with it around them. However, a friend of mine has loads of cats (about six) and any time I go to her house, my hay fever seems to get really, really bad. I don't think I have an allergic reaction to cats (I've always been around cats for as long as I can remember, and I've never been bothered with it before), it just seems to be recently. I'll be fine all day, with no symptoms, and then I walk into her house and after about a half an hour, I start sneezing, and it doesn't happen all the time, just sometimes. Do you think maybe I've developed some allergic reaction to cats? Would I have the same symptoms as my hay fever ones if I was?

The_Conductor · 23-07-2011 8:21am

Its not necessary the cats themselves- in weather like this- its highly possible that there could be significant dust particulate present- I have a hepa air filter here- even in a room that smells nice and fresh- it gets clogged up in 3-4 hours.....

I don't get hayfever every year- I've had a reasonable run without symptoms- but this year is just something else altogether. I don't have a solution- other than using air filters at home and delibertly avoiding dusty situations, but I wake up most mornings, sinus totally closed, and often with congealed puss keeping my eyelids locked closed- its really not funny. Unfortunately our 15 month old son has inherited this from me- poor kid......

kelle · 23-07-2011 8:11pm

I am so pleased to have discovered this thread. I never suffered hayfever until this year.
My face, neck and eyes tingle the whole time which is relieved by scratching. My eyes are puffy the whole time and developed lots of wrinkles, I feel like I've aged 10 years!

My GP prescribed Telfast, and I've tried Piriton, Clareeze and Zirtek which were ok for a while but I believe I built up immunity to them.

I have to take painkillers to take away the tingly feeling so I can sleep at night. And I have to keep drops in my eyes to stop them feeling like there's glass in them.

I can't wear moisturizer or make-up as they irritate my skin, the Summer holidays were a nightmare with the suncream "scalding" my eyes!

I went on steroids, then got a steroid injection - BUT IT'S STILL THERE!

Anyway, the pollen count should be diminishing soon, shouldn't it?

The_Conductor · 23-07-2011 9:14pm

kelle wrote: »

Anyway, the pollen count should be diminishing soon, shouldn't it?

I hope so

:(:(
Given the way our climate seems to be buggered up though- who knows.......

I'm on Neoclarityn now myself- I found the steroid injections pretty useless (and I have to get a steroid injection every Friday when I get my iron transfusions- so I guess I'm actually immune to it

)

Get a good Hepa filter for the house, and replace your air filters in the car frequently- I'm Mick's Garage's best customer

I really don't know to be honest- its totally ridiculous this year.......

BengaLover · 23-07-2011 9:17pm

The Kenalog injection was by far the best ive ever had, no symptoms at all, but GP has discouraged using it as its a steroid.
I now use Xyzal, brilliant altogether, also Rhinozal.
Also nettle tea helps a lot.
Find its worse on days when its rained!

jenggg · 11-09-2011 6:20pm

Anyone else still suffering somewhat? I never had hayfever til this year. I suffer with a runny nose and stuffed up feeling in the front of my face. I've been taking Flixonaise and Zirtek which are great but how much longer does it go on for typically??

kelle · 18-09-2011 7:27pm

jenggg wrote: »

Anyone else still suffering somewhat? I never had hayfever til this year. I suffer with a runny nose and stuffed up feeling in the front of my face. I've been taking Flixonaise and Zirtek which are great but how much longer does it go on for typically??

I'm still suffering and, like you, I never had it before. I can honestly say it has ruined my Summer. I'm still scratching my eyes out, the skin around them is so sore. I've tried everything, I'm just using Telfast or Zirtek every night to help me sleep.

I really thought it would be gone by now. How are the other sufferers on this forum?

SlimCi · 18-09-2011 7:46pm

I'm doing ok actually, surprisingly. Fair bit of nasal congestion as usual but nothing too annoying etc. My eyes have itched alright for the last couple of days, so there must be something about alright:mad:

kelle · 12-10-2011 3:27pm

I just want to know if anybody's symptoms are bad today? OMG, I'm scratching my eyes out today and my face feels clammy!

blorg · 12-10-2011 5:30pm

Strangely, I have been symptom-free since leaving Europe to cycle across Asia. I used be seriously bad. Now in Hanoi.

The_Conductor · 12-10-2011 6:34pm

kelle wrote: »

I just want to know if anybody's symptoms are bad today? OMG, I'm scratching my eyes out today and my face feels clammy!

Thought it was just me- I've been knocking back Benelyn Night and Day- along with Actifed....... This is a first for October.......

kelle · 12-10-2011 9:36pm

smccarrick wrote: »

Thought it was just me- I've been knocking back Benelyn Night and Day- along with Actifed....... This is a first for October.......

Much though I hate to hear of your plight, I feel relieved to know I'm not the only one! How is your son's symptoms?

Maybe we need to go to the other side of the world like Blorg!

The_Conductor · 12-10-2011 9:42pm

kelle wrote: »

How is your son's symptoms?

Runny nose and red eyes........
I'm so sorry that he inherited his hayfever from me.......
Spoon of Calpol to help him sleep this evening.

SlimCi · 12-10-2011 10:25pm

kelle wrote: »

I just want to know if anybody's symptoms are bad today? OMG, I'm scratching my eyes out today and my face feels clammy!

Yep today and yesterday my eyes are going nuts!! Thank God its not just me lol, sometimes I wonder if I am imagining it or the dogs hair is doing it but no I think its something pollen like!!

SlimCi · 12-10-2011 10:28pm

smccarrick wrote: »

Runny nose and red eyes........
I'm so sorry that he inherited his hayfever from me.......
Spoon of Calpol to help him sleep this evening.

Is he too young for an antihistamine? Poor wee mite, have passed on a peanut allergy myself to my 7 year old, my mother was also highly allergic:mad:

SlimCi · 12-10-2011 10:31pm

Does anybody here suffer from Oral Allergy Syndrome ie itchy mouth, tingling lips or dry mouth after eating raw fruits/veg/potatoes? I only had a peanut allergy as a child which I grew out of and mild hayfever when grass was cut. Now in my 40's the thing seems to have started to go completely out of control! Driving me nuts altogether now, had to take an antihistamine today, itchy swelling clammy eyelids..yeuch:D

kelle · 13-10-2011 5:17am

smccarrick wrote: »

Runny nose and red eyes........
I'm so sorry that he inherited his hayfever from me.......
Spoon of Calpol to help him sleep this evening.

I'm sorry to hear that about the poor little man! It's a sad fact that as well as inheriting your wonderful traits they also inherit the not-so-fine ones

The_Conductor · 13-10-2011 8:37am

kelle wrote: »

I'm sorry to hear that about the poor little man! It's a sad fact that as well as inheriting your wonderful traits they also inherit the not-so-fine ones

I just really hope the hayfever is the extent of the medicinal traits the poor mite has inherited from me!

Seems to have eased slightly this morning- but I still feel like I have grit in my eyes.

JonathanAd · 17-10-2011 2:09pm

Hey guys I am also some kind of etching in my eyes regularly and eyes are becoming red. I don't know why this is happening with me.Some one told me not to rub single eye with one hand? I am surprised what may be the logic behind it?

Tips for the Hayfever Sufferers

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