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Allergies and Sinuses

22nd May 2008

Allergies and Sinuses

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Since moving to Dallas last year I have suffered from allergies more than I have in any other place I’ve ever lived. The pollen and grass counts are always so high and add to that the winds that are always blowing, it’s no wonder I feel miserable. Most times I can take an over the counter allergy medication and feel better. This time though, I wound up getting a sinus headache that has been putting me out of commission. I can’t see straight, and there is so much pressure behind my eyes and nose I just want someone to knock me out.

I finally couldn’t take it anymore. None of the over the counter methods I was trying were working. I went to the doctor last week. I was given a different over the counter allergy med., a bottle of eye drops and a prescription nasal spray. I used all of those for 3 days and felt no change. Monday morning I was about in tears my head hurt so bad. I called the doctor’s office again, went back and this time was prescribed an anti-biotic, a heavy duty allergy blocker, the nasal spray, and was told to continue taking the otc allergy meds and pain reliever, along with the eye drops. I have to tell you, I’m on so many different things right now that I wish I had one of those little pill boxes so I’d remember if I took everything I was supposed to take.

I’m on day four of this regimen and sad to say, I’m still not feeling any change. My head is still throbbing and I feel like crap. I have to wait until Wednesday of next week to go back to the doctor. I’m trying to think positive and hope that it will stop, but it is getting frustrating.

In the mean time, I’ve really been looking around the house to see if there are things in here that could be adding to the problem. I’ve been vacuuming the dog hair regularly. I change the filters in the a/c frequently. I do need to dust more often, something that’s so easy and yet gets forgotten. I’m hoping to clean out my bedroom this weekend. We still have a few boxes in there from when we moved in. With my husbands help I’ll be able to clear all of that out and give the room a good cleaning.

I’m thankful that we no longer have live plants indoors. I’ve been using silk plants to decorate my home for a long time. As long as I remember to keep them dusted, they look really nice. They stay green too because unlike real plants, I don’t have to remember to water them! My husband always likes ficus trees and we have several 6 ft silk ficus trees around the house and even one outside on our covered patio. It’s nice to add some greenery without adding to my allergies, I have trouble enough!

Silk plants, allergy free and no need to remember to water. That’s my kind of plant!

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  1. 1 On May 22nd, 2008, Ellen said:

    When I get sinus problems I ALWAYS take “Echinacea & Golden Seal” capsules. It works every time. I’ve taken then off and on for 15 years. Often I’ve recommended to other people. Those that aren’t closed minded about herbal/alternative products find it very helpful. Others think I am nuts!!!

    Ellen’s last blog post..A Good Night’s Sleep Makes For a Better Day

    posted on May 22nd, 2008 at 7:00 pm

  2. 2 On May 22nd, 2008, Karen said:

    I know what you mean. I have been trying to get things done outside but I feel the symptoms of allergies when I do. PITA.

    Karen’s last blog post..AhChoo!

    posted on May 22nd, 2008 at 7:43 pm

  3. 3 On May 22nd, 2008, lynne said:

    Ellen – Just let me know where to buy it and I’ll be out making a purchase!

    posted on May 22nd, 2008 at 8:33 pm

  4. 4 On May 22nd, 2008, lynne said:

    Karen – I know, I’ve gotten very little done outside. My plants are blooming and they’re not even in the ground, they’re still in the seed pots!

    posted on May 22nd, 2008 at 8:34 pm

  5. 5 On May 23rd, 2008, HotMomma said:

    I just came from another blog with its most recent post being Allergies as well. It must be the time of the year when everybody gets reminded of allergies.

    Anyway, I just want to thank you for dropping by my site quite consistently. Your ad just featured in my EC widget and I hope to have you there again soon.

    Bye and have a nice weekend ahead of you.

    HotMomma’s last blog post..Bunions

    posted on May 23rd, 2008 at 3:24 am

  6. 6 On May 23rd, 2008, Grace said:

    {{{hugs for you Lynne}}}

    posted on May 23rd, 2008 at 6:07 am

  7. 7 On May 23rd, 2008, lynne said:

    Thanks Grace – I’m on day 5 now and not feeling any better. I’ve been up since around 2 A.M., so am going to focus on trying to stay awake!

    posted on May 23rd, 2008 at 8:35 am

  8. 8 On May 23rd, 2008, lynne said:

    HotMamma – Yes, it’s definitely allergy season! Thanks for letting me advertise my EC on your blog! :-D

    posted on May 23rd, 2008 at 8:40 am

  9. 9 On May 23rd, 2008, tinytapir said:

    Echinacea is fabulous – but i recommend the liquid over the tablet. More lethal.

    For a more permanent solution though, I’d suggest trying to take up buteyko. That has been very effective in ‘curing’ some people of hay fever allergies. The difficulty is sticking to applying the method though!

    posted on May 23rd, 2008 at 9:34 am

  10. 10 On May 23rd, 2008, lynne said:

    I’m going to have to get some echinacea! I’m hearing very good things about it. Buteyko is something I’ve never heard of, can you tell me more?

    posted on May 23rd, 2008 at 10:58 am

  11. 11 On May 27th, 2008, Kim said:

    I hear ya Lynne,

    I’m on day two of agony but have to put up with it until I develops into a sinus infection (which it will) and then I can get some drugs. lol

    Kim’s last blog post..I love spring, but….

    posted on May 27th, 2008 at 3:08 pm