KellyC

I've had terrible allergies since last december. I always had allergies my whole life in the summer time, but last year I started to get allergies all year round.
I tried taking medicine for it, i think its called zyrtec. It helped my eyes feel better but I still had a hard time breathing though my nose.
I recently tried claritin D because I wanted to be able to breathe freely through my nose, but it makes my eyes very dry. Dryness hurts me eyes more than allergies
I dont know what to do now. I really want to be able to breathe easily through my nose like everyone else.
I do not want to see a doctor.
Please help if you can Thankyou!

Anpsi

well, if you have vicks vapor rub, you can mix a bit of that in a mug of boiling water. it makes the vicks more potent with the help of the steam rising from the water.

you can also try nasal strips if you're willing.

Quasar

I have really bad allergies too, and I also do some yardwork and have open windows so it can be bad. I don't take really any, sometimes though I take allergy tablets. Maybe they might have them at your store. I'd say to try them instead of zytec, it might not irritate your eyes and might work. Or nasinex, I haven't tried that but you could see how that work if tablets don't work.

ExF*Cookeh

Seeing how many over-the-counter drugs you've taken in the past that haven't led to the results you're looking for, consulting a doctor may be the best way to go. Some people have stronger cases of it than others, and may require stronger medications than others. What is it that's holding you back from making the visit that could potentially stop your problem? Is it a financial concern, a fear of hospitals, or is there something else?

I really do hope this gets fixed for you shortly, allergies definitely aren't fun.

KellyC

I dont like the way doctors test to see what your allergic too.

TheElbling1

I cannot help you with the symptoms,but this happened to my friend. He just ignored it and continued on. And don't be afraid to see a doctor. It's ok and they can help you get better.

♪Hεrmε§

This is happening to me now. I found some of the best solutions were to stay inside from the pollen levels, because pollen can make your allergies a lot worse, wether you are allergic to it or not.
Light up some scented candles if you can, surprisingly they can clear up your nose and give some sort of relief.
The nose I have the most trouble in, but Afrin works well in my opinion if you take it over a two-three day span, it can clear up your nose.
For your eyes, I can't really help you there because that rarely happens to me, but when it does, I just wet them, but tearing I need help with and has been a problem for me, so if anyone knows any remedies for that would be great.

GoldenOne

Hi there (sorry if this is a short post)

I really feel sorry for you, all that you've been through. I, personally havn't had any allergies etc. through my life. I can really understand the pain that you are going through and I hope you can stay strong, and willing to move on in life. I hope all this goe's away someday so you can enjoy living a life without pain.

Hope this gave you a bit of strengh!

-Kartoon

ςμρ★Maka

I know exactly how you feel :( I have allergies as well. I have a whole list of things I'm allergic too and sometimes it's so frustrating I just cry. I know I should be thankful I'm healthy and I am. But sometimes it has so much control over me, I can't stand it. I've tried Claritin D as well, it works for me but if I take it to long, I become immune to it. Regular claritin might be a better option for you. I've also tried pretty much everything else and the only other thing that has helped me is benedryl but I only take it if it's really bad. Benedryl makes me sleepy and puts me in a daze :/
Try using an air purifier and a humidifier in your room. The humidifier will help with dryness that the medications cause. I use both and they do help a bit. I've tried natural remedies but I haven't found anything that really works :( Just try to avoid what causes your allergies if you can and switch your medication once and awhile so you don't become immune to it.

Good luck

iDaylon

You probably need to see a doctor so he/she can prescribe a specific over-the-counter medication for you. That might be the solution to all your problems, dude. If that doesnt work, then i dont know what to tell you but in most cases that should work.