Hayfever - Thread

topgun06 · 30 Jun 2015 at 22:43

Not even 5 minutes after I get back. It is straight after I get out of the shower! Eyes weeping, the works.

DJMK4 · 30 Jun 2015 at 22:46

Horrid fever

Smokey Deza · 30 Jun 2015 at 23:40

I don't get it anymore :confused:

Glaucus · 30 Jun 2015 at 23:59

Smokey Deza said:
I don't get it anymore

That's quite normal, a lot of people grow out or grow into it.
mine is no where near as bad as it was when I was a teenager thank god. As that was many summer days being blind as eyes swelled shut.

skaif · 1 Jul 2015 at 03:14

I think I may have grown into it this year

I'm randomly sneezing and having a constant tickling at the back if my throat! I know it's not illness or a flu/virus of some kind as it's been like this for a few weeks and other than that I feel fine... It's so annoying though!!

ozaudio · 1 Jul 2015 at 03:23

I would love to have just hayfever. myn ALWAYS turns into an infection. Currently on golden eye 1% eye ointment which as always will do nothing till I go back to the walk in / docs and they offer something better.

Minstadave · 1 Jul 2015 at 03:50

Tauren said:
As I mentioned earlier in the thread. People who are finding that neither loratadine or cetirizine work anymore.. Try piriton (not piriteze) piriton has chloramphenamine maleate in it. And it works much better than anything else I've tried.

Piriton works but it's sedating unlike lorat/cetiri.

No1newts · 1 Jul 2015 at 06:44

I'm really suffering this year, it comes and goes yearly for me but this is the worst I can remember. Constantly doing myself up on medication and hardly ever feeling better for it

Ace Modder · 1 Jul 2015 at 07:51

This is unbearable for me, I cannot drive due to not being able to see, eyes will not stop leaking, and my nose is the same.

My throat is really sore.

I'm just sick to death of this crap, I feel and look like a smack rat.

Minstadave · 1 Jul 2015 at 08:12

Have you tried a short course of steroids? Worth asking the GP about if you're really bad.

Next step is desensitisation therapy.

MookJong · 1 Jul 2015 at 08:18

Mine has been very mild in the last few years. Since hitting my late 20s it really died down to the point where I didn't bother with medication and just made sure I wore sunglasses on the high pollen days. However the last 3 days oh baby! it is back with a vengeance.

Really feel for those who suffer badly as this week must be hell.

Ace Modder · 1 Jul 2015 at 08:22

Minstadave said:
Have you tried a short course of steroids? Worth asking the GP about if you're really bad.

Next step is desensitisation therapy.

I have been using over the counter stuff, I phoned my docs 10 days ago, first appointment is 10th July - I'm going to insist on a steroid based treatment.

Ace Modder · 1 Jul 2015 at 10:58

struggling to stay away now due to this hayfever

Narj · 1 Jul 2015 at 11:11

Boots own Cetrizine seems to be working really well this year.

Minstadave · 1 Jul 2015 at 11:21

Ace just go to the local walk in centre.

NICE Guideline on hayfever:
Reinforce advice about allergen avoidance, if applicable, and check compliance with first-line treatment.
For people taking an oral antihistamine, add an intranasal corticosteroid and review after 2 to 4 weeks.
For people using an intranasal corticosteroid, ensure they have a good technique. If they have, step up to the maximum licensed dose of the intranasal corticosteroid and review after 2 to 4 weeks.
For people with residual symptoms on a maximum licensed dose of intranasal corticosteroid, continue with treatment and:
If there is persistent nasal itch, sneezing, rhinorrhoea, or allergic conjunctivitis, add an oral antihistamine.
If rhinorrhoea persists despite combined use of intranasal corticosteroid and antihistamine, add an intranasal antimuscarinic drug (ipratropium bromide).
If nasal blockage is a problem, prescribe an intranasal decongestant for up to 7 days.
For people requiring rapid resolution of severe symptoms that are impairing their quality of life, start or continue treatments to control symptoms long term, and consider prescribing a 5–10 day course of prednisolone: 20–40 mg a day in adults and 10 mg a day in children.
For people with persistent symptoms despite being on maximal medical therapy, refer for specialist assessment and management.

Nasal spray technique [Scadding et al, 2008]:
Gently blow the nose to try and clear it.
Shake the bottle well.
Close off one nostril and put the nozzle in the other, directing it away from the midline. Tilt head forward slightly and keep the bottle upright.
Squeeze a fine mist into the nose while breathing in slowly. Do not sniff hard.
Breathe out through the mouth.
Take a second spray in the same nostril then repeat this procedure for the other nostril.

Xordium · 1 Jul 2015 at 11:24

Yep, get pred. I had to have it for a few years because I used to get nosebleeds which impaired my ability to work effectively.

jonneymendoza · 1 Jul 2015 at 11:30

why is pollen level so high in this country yet if you go anywhere else hot like america in summer , australia or any where in asia its fine?

Xordium · 1 Jul 2015 at 11:33

jonneymendoza said:
why is pollen level so high in this country yet if you go anywhere else hot like america in summer , australia or any where in asia its fine?

There isn't an absence of pollen there - there is an absence of pollen that you are sensitive to.

Ace Modder · 1 Jul 2015 at 11:36

Minstadave said:
Ace just go to the local walk in centre.

Thanks, will try that tonight after work

zammo · 1 Jul 2015 at 13:27

Reached breaking point yesterday evening / this morning. Caved in and went to doc's. Prescribed me 180mg Fexofenadine. Fingers crossed it works, 'cause nothing over the counter has got any where near helping.