Hi all,
Well, where to start?
Until about two years ago, I never suffered from allergies, but fro the past year or tow, I have almost constantly had some sort of allergy.

My problem is, I donlt know what it is I'm allerigc to, or what to do about it.

It's driving me crazy, and making me feel like crap about 50% of the time.

So, here are my symptoms...

I am worst when I wake up in the morning,a dn for the first few hours of the day...

I feel awfully groggy, no matter how much rest i get, my sinues are stuffy, my nostrils are extemy dry, and craked, often scabbed, and the mucus from my nose, if any comes out is green, dry or sometimes bloddy...

My eyes feel swollen, and my nose is constantly uncomfortable, I put vasline and stuff to sooth my drt nostrils sometimes, but it only help temporarily, sinus washes soemtimes help, hut sometimes worsen it...

My biggest concern is that more and more I am feling EXHAUSTED when I wake up, and it is VERY hard for me to crawl outta bed, I feel like I have barely slept even if it has been 9 hours, and feel dazed, like I've been knockjed out almost.

It takes a few hours for this exhausted feeling to wear off, but my sinuses are dry,and hurting disgusting all day...

I am suspicious that my allergy is to a mold or dust, as it is worse when i'm indorrs...

I live in a very damp place, so I am sure my house has allot of mold, also it;s a very old house, so there's allot of dust too...

I guess my question is: What do you think i'm allergic to?

And what can I do about it?

The trouble is, I'm pretty poor, pay-check to paychack, I can;t afford, nor do I wan tto leave my house, i ove it and it;s affordable, but old and maybe making me sick!!!

So, I have health insuranc,e but it's just mediocore,
I would REALLLLYY apreciate any adivce or suggestins because I really have no idea what's wrong with me, and it's having a very negative affect on my life, it makes me feel less focused at work amd such, and i am soo tiered and light-headed much of the mornings...

I am wondering if anyone can suggest an affordable air filte to me, or if that iwould be of any help..

Also, I've heard that spme types of mold are deadly...

I'm gettig paranoid about that, how can I tell if that;s what's making me sick, and what can I do abut that, especially if I can;t just move out!!!!????

Any advice is greatly appreciated, thank you so much!

I'm soooo suick of this, I'd jus like a complete night;s sleep without waking feeling exhauseted for no reason!
ahhhh

sorry, I'm just so incredibly frusttaed/worried!

Sorry u are having such problems that effect your entire life. I see you said you are on a budget - pay day to pay day - probably like me, but if you can you might want to get a humidifier. Also are you taking any decongestants? I heard Mucinex D was good, but you have to drink lots of water. You should see an allergist if possible. Do you have hard wood floors or carpeting? Do you have pets?

no, no pets, I have carpeted floors, and an OLD, OLD house in a moist city....

Sounds like you have a sinus infection.

You need to see a doctor for prescription allergy meds, and if your HMO will cover it, your should get a referral to an allergist. Also, you may have a sinus infection.