"If so any relief that you may have found I would love to know."

You asked, so here goes!

I used to suffer seasonal allergies so were so bad that I carried kleenex with me everywhere I went and had to sleep with tissue stuffed up my nose at night. Thankfully, I only had them in the fall. I have since outgrown them, but my DH still has problems from time to time. When he tires of the hassle, he finds that a neti pot helps provide relief.

Please see if the links below are of any help. Best of health to you!

Links that might be useful:

http://www.phillymag.com/be-well-philly/2012/05/16/it-neti-pot-spring-allergies/

http://www.naturalnews.com/allergies.html

Loratadine (Generic Claritin) before going to bed. If symptoms bad, will take it twice a day, 12hrs apart. Is non-sedating, which I really like. Works best if I take it before symptoms get to be moderate or severe (e.g., seems to be better at preventing symptoms).

I take loratadine once or twice a day, every day. I hate too, but the alternative is running noses, watery eyes, drainage inducing throwup, coughing fits to the point of incapacitating, etc.

Allergies are simply no fun!

I will look for some Loratadine and try it and sure hope it helps. The Netti pot hasn't helped me much. Thanks for the info.

Allergies can be quite dangerous but most are just a discomfort and if you have one of those be Sherlock Homes and find out what it is. Next out break think of what you ate a few hours before what did you come in contact. If you think it might be a food allergy which are common use a pulse test which simply means take you pulse than eat some thing wait ten minuets and take it again if it has gone up by 12 beats you are allergic to that food.
http://naturalhealthtechniques.com/pulse-testing-for-allergies.htm
Have fun

I know what I'm allergic too (and it's mainly the world)...various foods, dust mites, many tree pollens, grass pollens, molds, cat danders, and probably a lot of other unidentified things.

It's hard to avoid a lot of these things, unless I become the boy in a bubble.

I went to an allergist and had the allergy tests done. Not the most pleasant thing in the world! I had needle pricks all up and down my back and on one arm. I did find out that I am only allergic to dust mites. I thought I might be allergic to my cat.

When you are allergic to many things there is an underlying cause. If it was me I would go on a gluten free diet for three months and see just how many are gone. You immune system is the cause of allergies and the main part of the immune system is in the intestines
Good luck

I all ready have been on a gluten free diet and nothing changed. I have a list as long as my arm of medications I can't take. I did go to the doctor yesterday and I have a sinus infection and bronchitis, so now I am on a z-pack and steroids. The swelling has improved a bunch this morning. Now I have a terrible headache and I know it is because of the weather change going on today.

1st thing you should do is encase your mattresses completely in a zippered case, that will take care of a lot of the dust mites, then vacuum & wash bedding. Especially change pillowcases often while you have the infection as the germs can live on them for some time. Not all things show up on allergy testing. Smoke doesn't & neither does being allergic to AC & barometric changes, I always know when it's going to rain a couple of days ahead of time as I get a migraine. YOU probably should do something 5-6 times a day. Ear nose & throat dr. told hubby & me to do this & it helps clear out the infection. Hold your nose closed with thumb & 2nd finger & close your mouth & try to blow out as hard as you can. You will feel your ears pop more than likely. Do several times a day to get that gunk moving down your throat & out of sinus cavities.

My husband has severe alergies. He's allergic to, literally, everything on the skin prick test and his IIg or whatever levels are always high. As a childhe was in the ER allot for allergy indiced asthma.

He's had 3 sinus surgeries to remove polyps caused by all the swelling. Last year his allergies caused a sinus infection that didn't drain, the swelling caused his tear duct to swell shut and he got per-orbital cellulitis and had to be hospitalized for 9 days on IV vanco. The infection was close to his brain. Allergies, epsecially if they result in secondary sinus infections are NOT to be taken lightly.

He has been on immunotherapy for close to 3 yrs now. It helps a great deal. His latest skin prick tests show he is less reactive to things. Still allergic, yes- but not quarter sized wheels.

Recently we changed to a gluten and dairy free diet. I don't know how severe your allergies are0 but if your allergist reccomends immunotherapy, and insurance will cover it. this is the best option. After a year, we were allowed to do his shots at home. hope that helps PS he does sinus rinse twice a day

I have suffered with allergies all my life. Also have allergy enduced asthma. Finally went to an allergist and had the testing done. I have two prescription nasal sprays, Advair and I take one Allegra per day. (I use the Walmart brand Allegra, it's the exact same thing.)

The allergist told me for the spring/summer months close the windows. All that pollen and everything else outside that I'm allergic to settles on the screens then gets in the house. She also said, get rid of your carpet and get rid of your dog.

Obviously the dog stayed til we lost him at 16 1/2 years old. Ripped out all the carpet, best thing we ever did. I used a sinus rinse when I really need it, it works better than a neti pot. Only use distilled water and the salt packets provided. Here it is.....

http://www.walmart.com/ip/10324362?wmlspartner=wlpa&adid=22222222227001207984&wl0=&wl1=g&wl2=c&wl3=40753293992&wl4=&wl5=pla&wl6=54664080816&veh=sem

I also use a microwaveable neck wrap. Once heated up you can wrap it around your neck, across your forehead, across your eyes and sinuses. It's like a miracle the relief it gives. This is the one I have....
http://www.bedbathandbeyond.com/store/product/anti-stress-microwavable-comfort-wrap/1016883620?Keyword=microwaveable+neck+wrap

Good luck, allergies are absolutely miserable.

Hi, not sure if you're experiencing more indoor allergies in comparison to outdoor. Something that has really helped my indoor allergies is Airbiotics. It's a new all natural cleaner to the market that uses probiotics to clean and combat against the indoor allergens like dust mites, bad bacteria, pet dander and any other nasty microorganism that gets brought in from the outside. I've been using it for about 3 months and I have noticed a drastic difference in my homes air quality. It seems cleaner, more breathable and I haven't had nearly as many flare ups. If you would like to learn more or see the products, here's the website https://www.airbioticsusa.com/ hope this helps! Good luck!