Hello, I need some serious help if anyone
could lend some suggestions.
I've been taking Alegra on a daily basis
for around six months or so. Then I
received a letter saying that my health
insurance would no longer cover it.
When I don't take the medicine, I get
horrible headaches where it is nearly
impossible to even concentrate. With the
medicine, I'm able to do just about
everything, my high school grades were so
high. Now they are dropping.
I've taken an allergy test and the only
substance I'm allergic to is dust. My
house is clean, though. I don't really
know why I have them.
I've taken Claritin - it doesn't help at
all.
Does any have any recommendations for me?
Any specific OTC drugs that would help?
Thank you so much
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MandMs
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Posted: 03-25-08 05:50am
Dust may contain molds, fibers, and dander
from dogs, cats, and other animals, as
well as tiny dust mites. All of these
particles can cause allergic reactions,
especially dust mites with their waste
products. Dust mites are tiny living
creatures found in bedding, mattresses,
carpeting and upholstered furniture. They
live on dead skin cells and other things
found in house dust.
What other symptoms you have?
Do you have air cleaner installed?
Have you talk with your doctor about
allergy shots?
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njr1025
New User, Becoming EHEALTHy
Joined: 23 Mar 2008 Posts: 2
Posted: 03-29-08 14:14pm
The only symptom I have is a constant
headache in the sinus region. It just
feels like there is constant pressure.
I've not talked about allergy shots; I
don't know much about them. I will look
them up.
And the air cleaner also sounds like a
great idea, I've never had one installed
before.
My parents thought that maybe the
allergies could be from my mattress, which
was relatively old, but we just had it
replaced and there isn't much of a
difference.
Thank you for your response. Sorry I
didn't respond earlier.
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MandMs
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Posted: 04-07-08 03:15am
You are welcome!
Sorry for my delayed response, too.
How do you feel?
Do you usually complain of sinus headaches
in mornings?
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info_girl
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Joined: 03 May 2008 Posts: 5 Location: ,
Posted: 05-03-08 11:34am
Try Zyrtec. It is now OTC. I had a
prescription for it years ago, but after a
while it stopped working so now I'm on
other meds, but try it. Good luck!
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