My eyes and sinuses have been killing me the past week. Have no idea what’s causing it.
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ShrewdBaby t1_j5h0plo wrote
Open up that google calendar, pop a reminder for January 10th or something, title it "Stock up on Allegra". I do this with any problem I know I'll have again next year. I even put my registration and oil change on my calendar. Make life easy.
Clean-Independent129 t1_j5g091o wrote
So many of us are allergic to dust/mold and being indoors with our houses closed up concentrates all that. I highly recommend getting on your preferred antihistamine (they often take a few days to do their job) and using Sudafed (from behind the pharmacy counter) to get through the acute congestion for a day or two. My go to is Allegra/fexofenadine, Zyrtec is kind of weird-inducing for me.
toilet_roll_rebel t1_j5fvu21 wrote
I have year-round allergies and I've been having mild symptoms this past week. Headaches and coughing mostly.
GreatGreatGrandpa t1_j5g95yh wrote
Yeah, mold is a big allergy for me. The wet weather and temp fluctuations seems to be stirring things up for me right now anytime I go outside.
MrPlowThatsTheName t1_j5gdec6 wrote
Same here. My allergies spike when it rains which is counterintuitive. You’d think the rain would knock down the allergens in the air 🤷🏻♂️
turnipmeatloaf t1_j5k9ru1 wrote
I this, but I have to keep two dehumidifiers running and have multiple monitors to make sure the indoor humidity stays below 50%. It’s just one of the ways to prevent mold
I1abnSC t1_j5ftluw wrote
Yes! My eyes have felt really tired and like there is fluid trapped around them. I hope you find relief soon.
Miss_Marna t1_j5gft06 wrote
MOLD. Just got tested this week. Zyrtec year round, but allergist switched me to Flonase "Sensimist" because it's a thicker formula and hangs mid-nose so I can sleep. I'm coming up on my 10th consecutive year in Richmond and now I'm considering shots because I'm miserable 11 months out of the year.
Tylerjb4 OP t1_j5grnjd wrote
Like there’s a lot of mold outside in the air?
Miss_Marna t1_j5hbvnh wrote
It was kicked up by the high winds a few weeks back. Mold is all year and you can get the counts in the same places you find pollen and ragweed.
Tylerjb4 OP t1_j5hhc0j wrote
Googled and couldn’t find it. Do you have a link?
Miss_Marna t1_j5hk5nx wrote
weather.com; accuweather.com; pollen.com; etc...
momthom427 t1_j5ftqgt wrote
I keep thinking I’m getting a cold or some other crud, but it’s been a week now, and I think maybe it’s just allergies. I’m normally a spring/fall sufferer, but I’ve had the headache, eye crud, and drippy nose like I do with allergies.
periwink88 t1_j5fwm1d wrote
My husband is! Zyrtec not really helping. Funny thing is that I usually get the killer allergies, not him… must be something that doesn’t usually get me.
imaebyabluth t1_j5lhsrd wrote
Try Xyzal. I made the switch to that a couple years ago and it helped a lot. Also Flonase Sensimist as someone else mentioned. You can get these both in bulk at Costco.
SnowWhitesBox t1_j5hf24a wrote
Okay so while I’m here, seems like I’m not the only one who thinks Allegra/generic equivalent blows all other allergy meds out of the water. Zyrtec and Claritin just don’t do anything for me
Crumblebeezy t1_j5g3f4y wrote
Weird cause I’m usually very sensitive but I’m fine atm
Charlesinrichmond t1_j5ghvho wrote
huh. maybe that's whats going on with me
BabyBat07 t1_j5gjule wrote
Yep, my sinuses are not happy right now. I think I blew some brain matter into my tissue earlier from blowing my nose so much.
popsrcr t1_j5h909s wrote
The weather changes do it to me. Have had congestion and swollen sinuses this past week. I’m allergic to mold, but not so bad.
SuckerpunchJazzhands t1_j5jf4ke wrote
Dude same. I've started sleeping with my head elevated and humidifier next to me and the difference is literally night and day.
I_Enjoy_Beer t1_j5guohv wrote
The past few nights I've been having a tough time breathing. And its weird, it has been an annual thing at this time of year for me for 4 or 5 years now. This year hasn't been as bad as 2020 was, but its been worse than '21 and '22.
c53x12 t1_j5j41df wrote
It's year round for me, but yeah, the last 48 hours have been bad.
FluffyButt444 t1_j5j5y0g wrote
Try pathway drops for your eyes, azelastine for sneezing, runny nose. I believe they are now otc.
freetimerva t1_j5jb71g wrote
Been feeling like shit for a couple weeks. I definitely think it's mold.
Sinus infections, earache and a nagging cough.
Effective_Mud8348 t1_j5kw088 wrote
Juniper/Cedar pollen is way earlier than I ever thought.
Sell_Material t1_j5mi6ur wrote
Ive been having terrible asthma attacks
Jusmine984 t1_j5fyxmr wrote
Every year around this time, I have a headache for a week before I remember I should start taking Allegra again. And every year I laugh at myself for doing this over and over.