Allergies - driving me nuts

[teigyr]

Aveeno has lotion that is really great. Also, hydrocortisone can help. When I've had reactions to things (get skin reactions periodically) where I get these horrible itchy hives, both of those things have helped relieve them a bit. It's not perfect...but it'll help get you to your appt without too much insanity

[OakLeaf]

Don't use cortisone before your testing.

I know, those 2 weeks can be miserable for me, too, if I schedule my re-testing for the wrong season or if there's an unexpected pollen or mold spike. The good news is that allergy shots (plus learning to manage my food allergies) improved my quality of life just unbelievably. Hope you get results as good or better than mine!

[kat_h]

The only lotion I ever use now is unscented Lubriderm. It was recommended to me by my tattooist because it doesn't cause rashes on sensitive skin and helps cool the itching.

[sah]

try using a saline solution to rinse your sinuses.. it really helps. Also a steamy wash cloth on the sinus for short term relief.

[FelesRidet]

Something that worked for us: my husband's allergies to dust & pollen went away when he quit drinking milk. (itchy eyes, congestion)

I was having other problems (fatigue, immune system, bellyache) which went away when I quit wheat and dairy. (It was hard.) My skin problems are much better when I take safflower oil (on a spoon!) , flax & primrose oil.

While you wait, I would up your vitamin C, eat more fresh fruits & veggies, drink lots. (not beer, either...)

I know this is more long term help, than immediate, sorry!
Hang in there!
nancy

[firenze11]

Thanks everyone.

I ended up getting some aveeno wash and found some uremol cream that kinda seems to help a little. I think when I run out of regular body lotion I'll have to try the Lubriderm, it sounds like just what I need. I tried to use my neti pot today but I think I was just too congested to get much of anything through there, even after I blew my nose.

Thanks for the heads-up on the cortisone Oak, I was going to put some on my eczema patches.

Today I'm going to throw some oatmeal in the foot of an old pair of nylons and take a good old fashioned oatmeal bath. That always seemed to help me when I was a kid.

Only 52 hours to go!

[kat_h]

I just noticed you're in Canada too. If you decide to try lubriderm print off the coupon from http://livingwell.ca/english/print_l...rm_coupon.asp? and save $2.