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Riley Blue said:
liner33 said:
Ollerton57 said:
I used to suffer terribly which led to me getting a Kenalog injection 4 years ago. Had one the following year and the wasn't able to have any more because of Covid. Didn't need to get one since though and no longer take anything for hayfever. Sounds odd, but it's like it cured me of it. Whatever the reason, I'm happy and enjoying spring/summer life much more.
A mate of mine has developed hayfever since having covid, grew up on a farm never had an issue and in his mid forties suddenly developed the symptoms Kev_Mk3 said:
Riley Blue said:
liner33 said:
Ollerton57 said:
I used to suffer terribly which led to me getting a Kenalog injection 4 years ago. Had one the following year and the wasn't able to have any more because of Covid. Didn't need to get one since though and no longer take anything for hayfever. Sounds odd, but it's like it cured me of it. Whatever the reason, I'm happy and enjoying spring/summer life much more.
A mate of mine has developed hayfever since having covid, grew up on a farm never had an issue and in his mid forties suddenly developed the symptoms Paulsd said:
AI1601 said:
Allevia (fexofenadine) 120mg has been helping past few weeks but last night and today so far has been awful. Actually feel slightly ill even. Is there anything stronger?!
I get 180mg Fexofenadine from the doctor on prescription. Have been taking it for over 20 years. It takes almost all the symptoms away. I sometimes top it up with beconase and opticrom eye drops when it gets bad. I also use the blue inhaler in the night - normally about 6am.FEX120 works wonders for me but at peak pollen season if I am going to be outside in the evenings I do need 2x120 (am and pm). (1x180 does not cut it)
Its a miracle tablet (for me) but you still have to remember that you are coming into contact with pollen so my routine in June / July is
Wake up have a shower, wash thoroughly to remove any pollen. Put on fresh clothes that have NOT been line dried.
Coffee and breakfast and then first tablet - I find taking it slightly later can help get through the day.
Limit my exposure as much as possible in the day but if I am going outside a lot I will normally then shower and change clothes when I come back in.
Then if I am going back out in the evening say for BBQ or for a few drinks I take another 120 usually around 4-5pm.
That usually sees me through.
Before bed, shower thoroughly and bed.
Its a hassle but it works for me. April and May I just take 1 x 120 when I wake up and live life as normal.
But June and July we dont line dry any of my clothes or bedding. I also hoover with a HEPA filter the whole house at least twice a week to try and keep the pollen down by keeping windows closed. Shower at least twice a day and always change my clothes. Doing this reduces the symptoms by 95%.
August onwards I am fine usually and normally go back to normal routine and just take 1 x 120 till maybe end of Aug then stop.
I try and avoid going outside straight after a rain storm too. Those days are the worst as it lifts all the pollen into the air as the water evaporates.
The best time for me to be outside for long periods is 7pm onwards. The air is cooling down and the pollen is not as dense (imho).
Worst time is 11am-3pm.
I use eye drops which have anti inflammatory too, but only need them right at the peak.
If I do all the above I can spend hours in the garden, drive my convertible car on the sunny days, go and do sports for 4-5 hours outside. All this stuff I used to struggle with like crazy 20 years ago. Its an effort but it means you can live a fairly normal life.
HTH
gotoPzero said:
As someone who suffers really badly.... (grass pollen)
FEX120 works wonders for me but at peak pollen season if I am going to be outside in the evenings I do need 2x120 (am and pm). (1x180 does not cut it)
Its a miracle tablet (for me) but you still have to remember that you are coming into contact with pollen so my routine in June / July is
Wake up have a shower, wash thoroughly to remove any pollen. Put on fresh clothes that have NOT been line dried.
Coffee and breakfast and then first tablet - I find taking it slightly later can help get through the day.
Limit my exposure as much as possible in the day but if I am going outside a lot I will normally then shower and change clothes when I come back in.
Then if I am going back out in the evening say for BBQ or for a few drinks I take another 120 usually around 4-5pm.
That usually sees me through.
Before bed, shower thoroughly and bed.
Its a hassle but it works for me. April and May I just take 1 x 120 when I wake up and live life as normal.
But June and July we dont line dry any of my clothes or bedding. I also hoover with a HEPA filter the whole house at least twice a week to try and keep the pollen down by keeping windows closed. Shower at least twice a day and always change my clothes. Doing this reduces the symptoms by 95%.
August onwards I am fine usually and normally go back to normal routine and just take 1 x 120 till maybe end of Aug then stop.
I try and avoid going outside straight after a rain storm too. Those days are the worst as it lifts all the pollen into the air as the water evaporates.
The best time for me to be outside for long periods is 7pm onwards. The air is cooling down and the pollen is not as dense (imho).
Worst time is 11am-3pm.
I use eye drops which have anti inflammatory too, but only need them right at the peak.
If I do all the above I can spend hours in the garden, drive my convertible car on the sunny days, go and do sports for 4-5 hours outside. All this stuff I used to struggle with like crazy 20 years ago. Its an effort but it means you can live a fairly normal life.
HTH
That’s a really useful write up! Thanks.FEX120 works wonders for me but at peak pollen season if I am going to be outside in the evenings I do need 2x120 (am and pm). (1x180 does not cut it)
Its a miracle tablet (for me) but you still have to remember that you are coming into contact with pollen so my routine in June / July is
Wake up have a shower, wash thoroughly to remove any pollen. Put on fresh clothes that have NOT been line dried.
Coffee and breakfast and then first tablet - I find taking it slightly later can help get through the day.
Limit my exposure as much as possible in the day but if I am going outside a lot I will normally then shower and change clothes when I come back in.
Then if I am going back out in the evening say for BBQ or for a few drinks I take another 120 usually around 4-5pm.
That usually sees me through.
Before bed, shower thoroughly and bed.
Its a hassle but it works for me. April and May I just take 1 x 120 when I wake up and live life as normal.
But June and July we dont line dry any of my clothes or bedding. I also hoover with a HEPA filter the whole house at least twice a week to try and keep the pollen down by keeping windows closed. Shower at least twice a day and always change my clothes. Doing this reduces the symptoms by 95%.
August onwards I am fine usually and normally go back to normal routine and just take 1 x 120 till maybe end of Aug then stop.
I try and avoid going outside straight after a rain storm too. Those days are the worst as it lifts all the pollen into the air as the water evaporates.
The best time for me to be outside for long periods is 7pm onwards. The air is cooling down and the pollen is not as dense (imho).
Worst time is 11am-3pm.
I use eye drops which have anti inflammatory too, but only need them right at the peak.
If I do all the above I can spend hours in the garden, drive my convertible car on the sunny days, go and do sports for 4-5 hours outside. All this stuff I used to struggle with like crazy 20 years ago. Its an effort but it means you can live a fairly normal life.
HTH
It went crazy after arriving at the Le Mans campsite last Thursday so am now doubling up the 180s. Was also struggling with my chest.
Was googling Kenalog injections while I couldn’t breathe at 5am this morning but got scared off again
AI1601 said:
Made an online appointment with my GP today to ask for the 180mg fexofenadine prescription, only to be told I’ll get a call back on Thursday, just great!
Not too keen on using the Beconase for much longer, it is a steroid after all.
You can buy 120mg over the counter, just take them more often. Has worked wonders for me (the 180mg)Not too keen on using the Beconase for much longer, it is a steroid after all.
Docs won't give me stronger Fexofenadine as they claim it's not cleared for use for Hayfever which is nonsense but it's a game we have to play. They suggested all the cheap stuff but none of it works. I suggested Bilastine as a colleague takes it and says it's good. Getting some later which was a faff as it's ordered in it's so new.
I’m on off the shelf loratadine and beconase, is keeping things manageable. Also sunglasses religiously whenever I’m outside is definitely helping the eye itch as I’m not a fan of eye drops.
My other half is really struggling. Is already on Fex180 but on Monday she developed a really tight wheeze on the chest with a dry cough. Couldn’t get it to settle and was reaching the slightly worrying stage so went to a pharmacy. She said she’s never seen anything like it, that the hayfever is flooring people. Long story short, upped the dose of Fex and given a salbutamol inhaler to ease the tight chest. Seems to have settled the issue but not solved it entirely.
My other half is really struggling. Is already on Fex180 but on Monday she developed a really tight wheeze on the chest with a dry cough. Couldn’t get it to settle and was reaching the slightly worrying stage so went to a pharmacy. She said she’s never seen anything like it, that the hayfever is flooring people. Long story short, upped the dose of Fex and given a salbutamol inhaler to ease the tight chest. Seems to have settled the issue but not solved it entirely.
dxg said:
I've invested in an air purifier for the home. Not sure if a gimmick or if there is any benefit. Will report back when it arrives next week...
Couldn't afford a full sized one as these things are silly money for a fan and a hepa filter...
Air filters work. I linked to an Ikea one earlier in the thread which I use and it makes the world of difference. For example, I just got back from walking to get breakfast - nose running, sneezing etc. 10 min back inside and and I'm fine again.Couldn't afford a full sized one as these things are silly money for a fan and a hepa filter...
The issue you might have with a small device is that it doesn't get the throughput of air to make enough of a difference
Air purifier works well. Have it in the bedroom. I managed to get docs to give me Bilastine which seems quite good so far. Takes an hour to kick in and seems to last until late evening which I can topup with fexofenadine before bed. Test will be tomorrow when I go for a cycle as that's been my biggest issue.
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