Author Topic: Hayfever (Read 42018 times)

The 5th Benitle · « **Reply #160 on:** June 24, 2013, 07:03:26 pm »

Quote from: The G in Gerrard on June 24, 2013, 07:01:04 pm

That working well for you?

Yep. Seriously, whether it's Boots own, a brand name or just the drug bought straight from the chemist, it's all exactly the same drug.

filopastry · « **Reply #161 on:** June 24, 2013, 07:10:21 pm »

Quote from: The 5th Benitle on June 24, 2013, 07:03:26 pm

Yep. Seriously, whether it's Boots own, a brand name or just the drug bought straight from the chemist, it's all exactly the same drug.

Indeed, I use the white label loratadine rather than any of the claritin or other branded stuff, which is about £1.50 for 2 weeks supply. Mind you I'm not sure anti-histamines help me much anymore, steroid nasal sprays make a big difference when the pollen is bad for me.

Crosby Nick · « **Reply #162 on:** June 24, 2013, 07:11:19 pm »

Yep that's some good shit.

The G in Gerrard must be trialing suppositories.

The G in Gerrard · « **Reply #163 on:** June 24, 2013, 07:25:21 pm »

Quote from: The 5th Benitle on June 24, 2013, 07:03:26 pm

Yep. Seriously, whether it's Boots own, a brand name or just the drug bought straight from the chemist, it's all exactly the same drug.

On Loratadine at the min (Asda's own) which isn't doing anything.

The G in Gerrard · « **Reply #164 on:** June 24, 2013, 07:27:11 pm »

Quote from: Crosby Nick on June 24, 2013, 07:11:19 pm

Yep that's some good shit.

The G in Gerrard must be trialing suppositories.

La Vecchia Magpie · « **Reply #165 on:** June 24, 2013, 07:53:18 pm »

Quote from: The 5th Benitle on June 24, 2013, 06:42:59 pm

Sounds like you've got something else mate, hayfever has nothing to do with your arse. Get down the doctors quick. I don't want to ruin your confidence in that brand but the brands are exactly the same, as is Boot's own, Superdrug's own etc etc. Go to a chemist and ask for ceterizine hydrodichloride and you get the same drug for about a fraction of the price. I buy 36 tablets for £3.99 whereas the same tablets marketed as Zirtec, Piroten etc etc are more like £3.99 for 7 tablets.

Not doubting you mate, but I'm quite happy with the placebo effect!

meady1981 · « **Reply #166 on:** June 24, 2013, 08:45:35 pm »

I was just going to talk about how much hayfever is killing me this year but an advert for a programme about a man with 10 stone testicles was just on and suddenly my itchy eyes don't seem so bad.

CheshireDave · « **Reply #167 on:** June 24, 2013, 10:32:45 pm »

Loratadine I have. Having to take two a day mind. I pay about 2.40p for 30 tablets but that's with a 20% discount from the Pharmacy in the hospital where I work.

If you can wash your hands and face every hour and DON'T rub your eyes!

Tried the nose spray before but it just makes me sneeze more and when it runs down the back of my throat it made me almost hurl.

l2k83 · « **Reply #168 on:** July 21, 2013, 02:55:25 pm »

Tablets, nasal sprays, tried them all! Best thing I've found so far for the runny nose and sneezing are the blue airwaves gum. Works within 5 mins

Bird Bird Bird The Bird Is The Word · « **Reply #169 on:** July 21, 2013, 03:02:04 pm »

I use Piriton and nasal spray, though the nasal spray is very rarely used, only when things get extremely bad.

I never knew, until a few days ago, that nasal spray can very bad for your overall health and it's not meant to be used everyday, as it can cause rhinitis medicamentosa which makes the nasal spray less effective and it can cause nose blockages.

UntouchableLuis · « **Reply #170 on:** July 21, 2013, 06:54:23 pm »

Never had it until this summer, don't get the itchy eyes too much, just lots of sneezing that at times is painful. Take the tablets once a day and they do the job really.

jo07 · « **Reply #171 on:** July 21, 2013, 07:47:32 pm »

Been more ok than usual, however as soon as it cools down a bit it hits me. Today has been a nightmare, eyes are itchy like crazy and I can't stop sneezing. Eurgh.

Paul JH · « **Reply #172 on:** July 21, 2013, 08:48:33 pm »

Quote from: The 5th Benitle on June 24, 2013, 07:03:26 pm

Yep. Seriously, whether it's Boots own, a brand name or just the drug bought straight from the chemist, it's all exactly the same drug.

14 tablets for £0.79p in Home Bargain. Whether they work or not is another matter!

Millie · « **Reply #173 on:** July 21, 2013, 08:53:28 pm »

Mines been really bad this past week - been taking 2 Laratadine a day (Tescos own 30 for just over £2) and using an anti allergy eye drop as well because my eyes have been really red and sore.

The G in Gerrard · « **Reply #174 on:** July 21, 2013, 10:38:42 pm »

I've not had a problem this week.

Roady · « **Reply #175 on:** July 22, 2013, 12:46:45 pm »

had it really bad at the weekend.Before that i had been fine. A couple of days so far this summer, i really cant complain.When i get it though i get it bad,there doesnt seem to be an inbetween.Itchy eyes to the point where i will look like ive been beaten by tyson,sneezing, sometimes about ten in a row which whilst amsuing to others does hurt like fuck! sniffles the lot,and to top it off i come out in a red blotchy rash.Fucking mess i was at the weekend.Alrite today though thankfully

The G in Gerrard · « **Reply #176 on:** June 13, 2015, 11:17:04 am »

Been a pain yesterday. Hopefully weekend is better.

gamble · « **Reply #177 on:** June 13, 2015, 01:50:56 pm »

yesterday was awful, never used to suffer from this. absolutely ruined me yesterday

McrRed · « **Reply #178 on:** June 13, 2015, 01:51:55 pm »

None of the usual work for me.

Luckily, Telfast one-a-day does (fexofenadine) only available on prescription though but if you are suffering have a word with your GP about it.

Snail · « **Reply #179 on:** June 13, 2015, 02:42:21 pm »

Yesterday was fucking torture for me.

dave 5516 · « **Reply #180 on:** June 13, 2015, 02:57:55 pm »

Stop moaning..it's lovely outside...

As you can see I haven't suffered once this year...

kj999 · « **Reply #181 on:** June 13, 2015, 07:41:17 pm »

Used to get it bad when i lived in the UK, but now i live in Bali, i dont get it at all !

what a c*nt!!

(just to pre-empt the responses!)

Ziltoid · « **Reply #182 on:** June 14, 2015, 11:36:17 am »

Quote from: kj999 on June 13, 2015, 07:41:17 pm

Used to get it bad when i lived in the UK, but now i live in Bali, i dont get it at all !

what a c*nt!!

(just to pre-empt the responses!)

Good for you.....

you fucking c*nt

RedSince86 · « **Reply #183 on:** June 14, 2015, 11:38:22 am »

Use a neti pot.

Best thing ever for allergies.

Harinder · « **Reply #184 on:** June 17, 2015, 03:18:20 pm »

http://www.amazon.co.uk/Kinetik-Medical-AR1-Allergy-Reliever/dp/B004MZMYPS

This has worked well for me on the nasal front. Still use anti-histamines as eyes take a hit

Jimmy Conway · « **Reply #185 on:** June 17, 2015, 03:25:13 pm »

Quote from: RedSince86 on June 14, 2015, 11:38:22 am

Use a neti pot.

Best thing ever for allergies.

Class, reminds me of Dwight Shrute in the US Office when he gets Pams teapot.

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ey4o_T1qamU

tubby · « **Reply #186 on:** June 17, 2015, 05:22:50 pm »

Not been that bad for me this year, I wonder if I'm growing out of it? That's a thing, right?

Ziltoid · « **Reply #187 on:** June 17, 2015, 05:30:28 pm »

Quote from: tubby on June 17, 2015, 05:22:50 pm

Not been that bad for me this year, I wonder if I'm growing out of it? That's a thing, right?

Can do. Although my cousin first started with it in his mid20's

Jimmy Conway · « **Reply #188 on:** June 18, 2015, 11:51:18 am »

Quote from: Ziltoid on June 17, 2015, 05:30:28 pm

Can do. Although my cousin first started with it in his mid20's

Correct. My dad stopped getting it when he was 15. Subsequently, my wife only started with it when she was 32..... though we had just moved into a very rural area will farmers fields all around us.

Mutton Geoff · « **Reply #189 on:** June 18, 2015, 12:16:21 pm »

it was our School Sportsday and the Nurse and her Assistants couldnt cope with the amount of Hay Fever sufferers.

J_Kopite · « **Reply #190 on:** June 18, 2015, 12:39:22 pm »

Can diet affect it? Like, if you eat better your immune system will have been given a boost no? Trying to work out whether that will make a difference.

Ziltoid · « **Reply #191 on:** June 18, 2015, 06:21:57 pm »

Quote from: J_Kopite on June 18, 2015, 12:39:22 pm

Can diet affect it? Like, if you eat better your immune system will have been given a boost no? Trying to work out whether that will make a difference.

I used to get it bad whilst being an athlete and ate well, good diet. Don't get it as bad now but don't run, diet pretty shit, drink more but obviously not outside more. Take that as you will!!

CraigDS · « **Reply #192 on:** June 24, 2015, 07:18:47 pm »

I get it pretty bad, tried everything over the years with little helping. Currently on Benadryl Plus, some nose spray from Tesco and a prescribed inhaler as it gets on my chest and I struggle to breath.

Found those to be the best over the years but even still I've been KO'd by it the last two days, mainly because I've spent most of both days sorting the garden out.

Currently sat in the car with the aircon on contemplating the idea of sleeping in here tonight given how little sleep I got last night.

Fordy · « **Reply #193 on:** June 24, 2015, 07:35:45 pm »

Quote from: CraigDS on June 24, 2015, 07:18:47 pm

I get it pretty bad, tried everything over the years with little helping. Currently on Benadryl Plus, some nose spray from Tesco and a prescribed inhaler as it gets on my chest and I struggle to breath.

Found those to be the best over the years but even still I've been KO'd by it the last two days, mainly because I've spent most of both days sorting the garden out.

Currently sat in the car with the aircon on contemplating the idea of sleeping in here tonight given how little sleep I got last night.

Know how you feel mate. It's doing my head in today.

What I find works pretty well in start taking the tablets months before summer.

However, make sure you take them everyday even if you don't have it.

I haven't take any all well and today I am suffering.

Bird Bird Bird The Bird Is The Word · « **Reply #194 on:** June 24, 2015, 07:41:16 pm »

I take Piriton in liquid form and it does the trick. My main problem is a running nose, I still get itchy eyes but its manageable, whereas streaming nostrils are hellish. Otrivin nasal spray is very good too when all else fails, but you have to use nasal sprays and decongestants sparingly.

Rarely, I will roll up tissues and put them into my nose, end up looking like Rudolph the Rednose Walrus with snot-soaked, two-ply bungs for tusks. That actually really helps, but its not practical. A nice cold shower can provide brief relief too.

CraigDS · « **Reply #195 on:** June 24, 2015, 07:43:51 pm »

Quote from: Fordy on June 24, 2015, 07:35:45 pm

Know how you feel mate. It's doing my head in today.

What I find works pretty well in start taking the tablets months before summer.

However, make sure you take them everyday even if you don't have it.

I haven't take any all well and today I am suffering.

You sound like my mum mate, she has said that to me since I've been about 7

Done that though, including starting them well before pollen season and also different types of tablets to find one that works for me. Unfortunately it doesn't seem to help and I still get it bad.

The 3 things above I've mentioned really so help, along with Optrex eye drops which forgot to mention, but when it's bad they all do nothing and I'm fucked.

If you've a car with aircon then go and sit in there for a bit, 15-30mins with it on full blast and it'll clear up mostly.

CraigDS · « **Reply #196 on:** June 24, 2015, 07:46:34 pm »

Quote from: Il Liverpool on June 24, 2015, 07:41:16 pm

Rarely, I will roll up tissues and put them into my nose, end up looking like Rudolph the Rednose Walrus with snot-soaked, two-ply bungs for tusks. That actually really helps, but its not practical.

I do that too, and it really does help. Even more so when you've one nostril blocked as it'll allow you to breath out the other and can really really help.

The amount of people who've been like WTF when I've told them to do that then text me the next day saying how good it is

The G in Gerrard · « **Reply #197 on:** June 25, 2015, 10:08:37 am »

Struggling today. Anyone tried those hayfever injections?

tubby · « **Reply #198 on:** June 25, 2015, 10:53:36 am »

Quote from: tubby on June 17, 2015, 05:22:50 pm

Not been that bad for me this year, I wonder if I'm growing out of it? That's a thing, right?

God dammit I spoke too soon.

Jimmy Conway · « **Reply #199 on:** June 25, 2015, 12:54:41 pm »

Yesterday was a terrible day. The office I work in, well the grass round the building was cut. I had to ring the wife to come and collect me as I couldnt see properly with sinus pain. Couldnt stop sneezing.

Today is much better, seems to have settled and being a bit cooler has helped.