confuzeled
05-29-2005, 01:52 AM
Is there anything better out there in the antihistamine universe than zyrtec? :confused:
I'm taking 10 mg of zyrtec. I complained to my doctor about my allergies being awful this spring. He gave me an additional prescription for Nasacort AQ. I've been using the Bausch and Lomb Opcon A eye drops too. I'm ready to ask for an eye drop prescription too.
I went to the zoo today and my hands swelled up. Happend earlier this spring at a flower show.
The day after I work in the yard, my eyes are blurry and my hands are swollen, even after taking the meds.
Luckily my asthma hasn't been a problem this season. I haven't had to use meds since having my 3rd child. I asked for a rescue inhaler just in case because I can't seem to control my allergies.
I know it's mostly because it's a bad allergy season here. Tree pollen (a huge allergen for me) just doesn't want to stop falling. My vehicle often has a yellow dusting every am. This has been weeks of it.
Sigh...I'm just frustrated. I can mitigate my allergy issues at home, but outside can't be avoided, kwim?
TIA!
I'm taking 10 mg of zyrtec. I complained to my doctor about my allergies being awful this spring. He gave me an additional prescription for Nasacort AQ. I've been using the Bausch and Lomb Opcon A eye drops too. I'm ready to ask for an eye drop prescription too.
I went to the zoo today and my hands swelled up. Happend earlier this spring at a flower show.
The day after I work in the yard, my eyes are blurry and my hands are swollen, even after taking the meds.
Luckily my asthma hasn't been a problem this season. I haven't had to use meds since having my 3rd child. I asked for a rescue inhaler just in case because I can't seem to control my allergies.
I know it's mostly because it's a bad allergy season here. Tree pollen (a huge allergen for me) just doesn't want to stop falling. My vehicle often has a yellow dusting every am. This has been weeks of it.
Sigh...I'm just frustrated. I can mitigate my allergy issues at home, but outside can't be avoided, kwim?
TIA!
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Titchou
05-29-2005, 10:00 AM
Well, everyone reacts differently to the various meds. Have you tried Allegra or Claritin? They don't work for me but they do for others. Or have you asked about doubling up on the Zyrtec? Had to do that one year. THen again, maybe it's time to consider injections....