I need unnatural relief

relizabeth · 10-15-2009, 06:09 AM

Not sure where to put this.

I have allergies. BAD. They're seasonal, but if I don't take Zyrtec every day I almost always have a slight runny nose. So usually Zyrtec is enough. Not right now.

I'm in week three of swollen sinuses, constant watery itchy eyes, runny nose, cough, etc. We moved to a new house last March, and a month later, when allergy season started, I was just like I am now. Except it seems to be lasting longer this time. My fall symptoms have never been so severe.

I have a neti pot. Basically I want to know what type of Sudafed to buy. I'm talking industrial strength allergy symptoms here, so I need chemicals. I'm taking Benadryl but it's making me really drowsy and yesterday I took the maximum dose over the course of the day and I'm really wanting to cut back on it.

allisonintx · 10-15-2009, 06:11 AM

Zyrtec D. It's behind the pharmacy counter, and worth the time. My poor ds has needed it this fall, for the same reason.

Lady TS · 10-15-2009, 06:25 AM

Zyrtec D/Claritin D

Or you can keep taking your current Zyrtec and get the Sudafed from behind the counter(pseudoephidrine-the 'new' kind doesn't do squat).

I feel for ya! BTDT I'm sure last fall had chronic sinus infection/irritation. Could not breathe thru my nose, it was so bad! My allergist recommended Afrin, for use for 1 week, and ordered me not to use it further than that because of it's addictive nature. I still have it...never did use the stuff, because I was afraid of a more-horrible rebound effect.

2sunshines · 10-15-2009, 06:28 AM

Are either Zyrtec D or Claritin D safe to take while breastfeeding?

I get horrible allergies and just suffer cause I don't know what I can take.

allisonintx · 10-15-2009, 06:32 AM

Hale gives them the green Check on his website.

10-15-2009, 06:48 AM

Also wanted to say that Vit C is a natural antihistamine that will also help with swelling as it flushes you out.

Lady TS · 10-15-2009, 08:06 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by 2sunshines

Are either Zyrtec D or Claritin D safe to take while breastfeeding?

I get horrible allergies and just suffer cause I don't know what I can take.

They are generally safe, but the pseudoephidrine in the Sudafed may reduce supply. So watch, if you are worried about that. And drink lots of fluids.

Taedareth · 10-15-2009, 08:23 AM

Yikes! After you find some short-term relief, maybe you could look into a permanent cure from allergies with a NAET practitioner

PM if you haven't heard about it before and want to chat.

Lady TS · 10-15-2009, 09:09 AM

or AAT or BioAllergenix(see my siggy/feel free to ask questions!)

10-15-2009, 06:09 AM	#1
relizabeth Deactivated Proverbs are proverbial. Join Date: Jan 2008 Posts: 5,517	I need unnatural relief Not sure where to put this. I have allergies. BAD. They're seasonal, but if I don't take Zyrtec every day I almost always have a slight runny nose. So usually Zyrtec is enough. Not right now. I'm in week three of swollen sinuses, constant watery itchy eyes, runny nose, cough, etc. We moved to a new house last March, and a month later, when allergy season started, I was just like I am now. Except it seems to be lasting longer this time. My fall symptoms have never been so severe. I have a neti pot. Basically I want to know what type of Sudafed to buy. I'm talking industrial strength allergy symptoms here, so I need chemicals. I'm taking Benadryl but it's making me really drowsy and yesterday I took the maximum dose over the course of the day and I'm really wanting to cut back on it.

10-15-2009, 06:11 AM	#2
allisonintx Rose Garden Some Cal/Mag will probably fix that. Join Date: Mar 2005 Location: catching up on the laundry Posts: 41,294	Re: I need unnatural relief Zyrtec D. It's behind the pharmacy counter, and worth the time. My poor ds has needed it this fall, for the same reason. __________________ allisonintx Wife to Stephen Mother to Elizabeth 19, Andrew 17, Abigail 14 & Evelyn 12 Love. You can learn all the math in the 'verse, but you take a boat in the air that you don't love, she'll shake you off just as sure as the turn of the world. Love keeps her in the air when she ought to fall down. Tells you she's hurting before she keens. Makes her a home. . . . . . . .

10-15-2009, 06:25 AM	#3
Lady TS Rose Garden Wish I was there! Join Date: Mar 2005 Location: NW OH Posts: 10,614	Re: I need unnatural relief Zyrtec D/Claritin D Or you can keep taking your current Zyrtec and get the Sudafed from behind the counter(pseudoephidrine-the 'new' kind doesn't do squat). I feel for ya! BTDT I'm sure last fall had chronic sinus infection/irritation. Could not breathe thru my nose, it was so bad! My allergist recommended Afrin, for use for 1 week, and ordered me not to use it further than that because of it's addictive nature. I still have it...never did use the stuff, because I was afraid of a more-horrible rebound effect. __________________ Tanya InTJ Wife to Randy Mom to: Brownie-18, RockSalt-16, LuLu-going on 14 and Avery, with the Lord September 2010 In essentials, Unity In non-essentials, Liberty In all things, Charity My Blogs: Living Healthy in the Modern World and Wordy Musings

10-15-2009, 06:28 AM	#4
2sunshines Moderator in Celebrations, Cloth Diapering & EC, Empty Arms, Prayer & Praise, and Swap n' Shop Join Date: Mar 2005 Posts: 27,027	Re: I need unnatural relief Are either Zyrtec D or Claritin D safe to take while breastfeeding? I get horrible allergies and just suffer cause I don't know what I can take. __________________ married 25 years mom to two young adults (23 and 20) and two teens (17 and 15)

10-15-2009, 06:32 AM	#5
allisonintx Rose Garden Some Cal/Mag will probably fix that. Join Date: Mar 2005 Location: catching up on the laundry Posts: 41,294	Re: I need unnatural relief Hale gives them the green Check on his website. __________________ allisonintx Wife to Stephen Mother to Elizabeth 19, Andrew 17, Abigail 14 & Evelyn 12 Love. You can learn all the math in the 'verse, but you take a boat in the air that you don't love, she'll shake you off just as sure as the turn of the world. Love keeps her in the air when she ought to fall down. Tells you she's hurting before she keens. Makes her a home. . . . . . . .

10-15-2009, 06:48 AM	#6
Raspberries Guest Posts: n/a	Re: I need unnatural relief Also wanted to say that Vit C is a natural antihistamine that will also help with swelling as it flushes you out.

10-15-2009, 08:23 AM	#8
Taedareth Rose Garden The Doctor: If there's one thing I can't stand it's an unpunctual alien attack! Join Date: Nov 2005 Posts: 4,895	Re: I need unnatural relief Yikes! After you find some short-term relief, maybe you could look into a permanent cure from allergies with a NAET practitioner PM if you haven't heard about it before and want to chat. __________________ Sarah - INFJ - DYT 4/2 Soapmaker. Sourdough baker. Seed sower. Duck grower. Hungarian speaker. Torah seeker. Keep within me / a stillness / deeper and sweeter / than a forest's / in mid of winter. ~Hebridean Altars

10-15-2009, 09:09 AM	#9
Lady TS Rose Garden Wish I was there! Join Date: Mar 2005 Location: NW OH Posts: 10,614	Re: I need unnatural relief or AAT or BioAllergenix(see my siggy/feel free to ask questions!) __________________ Tanya InTJ Wife to Randy Mom to: Brownie-18, RockSalt-16, LuLu-going on 14 and Avery, with the Lord September 2010 In essentials, Unity In non-essentials, Liberty In all things, Charity My Blogs: Living Healthy in the Modern World and Wordy Musings

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