I take 2 hayfever tablets a day, one in the morning and one in the evening, and although it helps I've still got a constant tickling in my eyes and nose and stuffy nose from it. Anyone got any tips? Other than locking myself in a room until hayfever season is over or avoiding anywhere with grass |
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By *ady LickWoman
over a year ago
Northampton Somewhere |
Have you considered the injection which should cover a year? Its £100, my son is looking into it atm.
I'd be interested to see if anyone on here has had it and if so is it a game changer  |
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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago
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I have the same issue and it’s hellish isn’t it!
I spoke to a pharmacist and they said that the old school tablets of loretadine etc are old technology hence why they are so cheap. They suggested Acrivastine which is the newest type of drug but when I saw it was nearly £10 a pack I wasn’t ready to experiment!
Not sure if anyone else has |
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By *adyHWoman
over a year ago
South Glos |
I take prescription drugs for mine. They now do the same drug but slightly lower dosage off the shelf.
The drug is Fexofenadine Hydrochloride
That combined with decent eye drops (opticrom) and a nasal spray I’m almost perfect most days- my hayfever is absolutely horrendous without the above
I can send you a pic of the box in a private message if you want
I noticed recently at my brothers that my hayfever was much much worse - even with all the drugs- turns out I’m allergic to cats!! |
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When my allergies (both seasonal and non seasonal) are playing up badly, a nasal wash can make a temporary difference. It is pretty unpleasant but it does offer relief for a little while if you're desperate.
Masks, if you've still got any, also reduce some allergic reaction. One of my allergens can be kicked up during housework, and popping on one of my retired cloth masks reduces my reaction dramatically. |
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Don't use a fan indoors, all it does is spread the pollen around.
On high pollen days never wear the same clothes twice as the pollen will be all over them without you seeing it.
Tiny dabs of vaseline by the side of your eyes and around your nose stops it going any further.
Don't hang clothes on the washing line to dry for any hayfever sufferers. Just gets covered in pollen.
Use the recirculate air button in your car so it doesn't keep drawing in air from outside.
I take Loratadine twice a day like you do and follow the above and so far bar the odd day I can cope okay.
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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago
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I take a prescription only hayfever medication, generally one a day but can take two. I also use ear, eye and nose (prescription only) drops (different ones). I put a bit of vasoline just inside my nose.
They help a bit. |
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By *harpDressed ManMan
over a year ago
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I'm lucky that mine is now pretty easily controlled with a nasal spray. It used to be a prescription, but is mow available over the counter.
The tricky part is knowing when it starts - it can be anytime between mid April and the end of June.
But it only lasts two or three weeks.
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"I take 2 hayfever tablets a day, one in the morning and one in the evening, and although it helps I've still got a constant tickling in my eyes and nose and stuffy nose from it. Anyone got any tips? Other than locking myself in a room until hayfever season is over or avoiding anywhere with grass"
Try wearing glasses just clear lenses it can really help ! |
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"Have you considered the injection which should cover a year? Its £100, my son is looking into it atm.
I'd be interested to see if anyone on here has had it and if so is it a game changer "
I’m getting this on Monday, will try to remember to update this and let you know if it makes a difference
Lily |
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By *ady LickWoman
over a year ago
Northampton Somewhere |
"Have you considered the injection which should cover a year? Its £100, my son is looking into it atm.
I'd be interested to see if anyone on here has had it and if so is it a game changer
I’m getting this on Monday, will try to remember to update this and let you know if it makes a difference
Lily "
Yes please |
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I used to get hayfever really badly, I’m talking eyes swelling shut level. About a year after I started wearing contact lenses my hayfever was gone and to this day I don’t suffer at all even when not wearing lenses. I think wearing lenses has desensitised my eyes to the point where pollen doesn’t affect them anymore |
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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago
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I have to suffer in the main, the cost of medication for relief is just too much. A £100 injection sounds perfect, and may be a game changer, but £100 is a weeks food shopping, or a weeks fuel costs.  |
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"I take prescription drugs for mine. They now do the same drug but slightly lower dosage off the shelf.
The drug is Fexofenadine Hydrochloride
That combined with decent eye drops (opticrom) and a nasal spray I’m almost perfect most days- my hayfever is absolutely horrendous without the above
I can send you a pic of the box in a private message if you want
I noticed recently at my brothers that my hayfever was much much worse - even with all the drugs- turns out I’m allergic to cats!! "
Another vote for fexofenadine! Life saver for allergies! |
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"Don't use a fan indoors, all it does is spread the pollen around.
On high pollen days never wear the same clothes twice as the pollen will be all over them without you seeing it.
Tiny dabs of vaseline by the side of your eyes and around your nose stops it going any further.
Don't hang clothes on the washing line to dry for any hayfever sufferers. Just gets covered in pollen.
Use the recirculate air button in your car so it doesn't keep drawing in air from outside.
I take Loratadine twice a day like you do and follow the above and so far bar the odd day I can cope okay.
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These are all such great suggestions! Thank you so much. I'm definitely sharing the recirculate air button advice with my boyfriend as I'm not sure he does this. |
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By (user no longer on site)
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"Don't use a fan indoors, all it does is spread the pollen around.
On high pollen days never wear the same clothes twice as the pollen will be all over them without you seeing it.
Tiny dabs of vaseline by the side of your eyes and around your nose stops it going any further.
Don't hang clothes on the washing line to dry for any hayfever sufferers. Just gets covered in pollen.
Use the recirculate air button in your car so it doesn't keep drawing in air from outside.
I take Loratadine twice a day like you do and follow the above and so far bar the odd day I can cope okay.
These are all such great suggestions! Thank you so much. I'm definitely sharing the recirculate air button advice with my boyfriend as I'm not sure he does this."
You're welcome |
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By *eaSlutsCouple
over a year ago
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I'd definitely recommend hitting yourself with a triple threat of oral antihistamine tablets, an over the counter steroid nasal spray (Beconase) and some Opticrom (sodium cromoglicate) eye drops!
The antihistamines will keep systemic histamine production low which is ideal for a "broad brush strokes" approach.
The steroid spray will directly target and reduce any swelling of your nasal passages which should relieve the congestion you're getting. Its good to use the nasal spray regularly as opposed to "when required" as it wont work as well this used this way.
The eye drops are practically immediate relief and directly applied instead of waiting for an antihistamine to kick in and maybe help your itchy eyes.
All of the above can be got direct from a pharmacy so worthwhile speaking to them before speaking to the doctor.
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By *irthandgirthMan
over a year ago
Camberley occasionally doncaster |
"I take 2 hayfever tablets a day, one in the morning and one in the evening, and although it helps I've still got a constant tickling in my eyes and nose and stuffy nose from it. Anyone got any tips? Other than locking myself in a room until hayfever season is over or avoiding anywhere with grass"
I take local honey which helps me. I start it about a month before my allergy season kicks in. 1 spoon a day rising to 2 (am/pm) during grass pollen season.
Wear sunglasses where possible.
Shower before bed (stops transference from hair to pillows.
Keep windows closed where possible. |
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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago
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"Deffor fexofenadine hydrochloride, I pay for the prescriptions for them but I ask for 2 boxes, then I'm still only paying one price. "
I have these on prescription, luckily i get free prescriptions because i'm over 60 |
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Hi,
I know this update is a bit late but wanted to let people know I had the hayfever injection, it cost £158 (I am over 80kg so had two doses). 72 hours after having it I can happily say I was and still am hayfever free. It’s been over 6 weeks and still working. It’s honestly a game changer, no more being afraid to go outside or touch your eyes for fear of more irritation, no more nose bleeds and sore nose, no more scratchy throat and puffiness. I will be having it again next year but earlier as this has truly helped so much.
Lily |
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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago
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I use a 500 mil bottle of water or even just a small bottle of water and put my eye(s ) over the opening and tip my head back Z cleans out my eyes and gives me reprieve . Could be you need to find the correct tabs |
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