Non-antihistamine for skin test - Allergies Message Board

Leah178999 · 09-16-2008, 10:17 AM

Hi all,

This is my first post. I'm sure this has been asked before, but after searching I can't seem to find anything. My husband has terrible allergies, and they don't seem to be seasonal. After months of prodding, he is finally going to see an allergy specialist next week. They mentioned that he couldn't take any anti-histamines for 7 days prior to the test. She is sending more info, but it hasn't come yet. I stupidly thought Claritin wasn't an antihistimine. Yeah, no. Not that it really works anyway, but still. Any suggestions for anything that will help him even a little bit over the next week?

TIA!

MountainReader · 09-16-2008, 07:42 PM

Has he tried using nasal washes. They help a bit.

I've had the skin testing 3 times during prime allergy seasons so I know what he would be going through. I just have to keep telling myself that I am looking to the long run.

dolysods · 09-17-2008, 11:22 AM

that is the worst part getting ready for testing. I didn't have to go a week though. Irrigating with a neti pot or sinurinse bottle will help wash out the allergens.. gives me relief.

All true allergy meds have a anti-histimine in them.. which he cannot have prior to testing.