Cat Allergies - can a shot help?

[sw3006]

I have severe sinus/allergy problems - that I never really had until I had indoor cats (3). My doc has had me on every pill under the sun, Allegra, Claratin, nose sprays -- nothing seems to help.

Has anyone ever taken a shot for cat allergies?? If so, did it help?

Thank you ALL!!!

[Titchou]

Well, the best med for cat allergies is Zyrtec. HAve you tried it? And yes, the shots do work for cat allergies. I have had bad allergies all my life. The last time I was tested, cats were #2 on my worst list. I sleep with a 14 pound long haired cat...so the shots do work. Good luck!

[sw3006]

Originally Posted by Titchou

Well, the best med for cat allergies is Zyrtec. HAve you tried it? And yes, the shots do work for cat allergies. I have had bad allergies all my life. The last time I was tested, cats were #2 on my worst list. I sleep with a 14 pound long haired cat...so the shots do work. Good luck!

Yeap - have tried Zyrtec too... Let me think, Allegra, Allegra D, Claritin, Claritin D, Sudafed, Flonase, Nasonex, Rhinocort, OTC meds...you name it. I think there has been a few more, but I can't remember their names.

You just gave me a glimpse of hope though

As soon as we get some insurance and I can get to a doctor, I think I am going to ask about a shot for allergies. How long does one last?

[Titchou]

Well, there isn't one shot. You get tested for all allergies and then they mix the serum based on the results. Most doctors use a 5 year timeline to complete the injection series.