Seasonal Allergy Suffers Tips?

[RedDDD]

I have been suffering from seasonal allergies ever since I moved from southern Cal to the midwest.  I was finally diagnosed with them last year.  I take Allegra every day but this week it hit like in a ridiculous way.  Today I took some sudafed and its helping but I really hate taking all the meds because they can make my heart race.  Those of you who suffer this time of year what kinds of things do you do that are natural to help relieve the symptoms.  Any tips are welcome.....Im dying here....Thanks!!

[joi922]

Sorry, I'm no help on the natural remedy front. But I wanted to say that my husband has severe seasonal allergies, and gets a shot once a week instead of taking a pill. He avoids the woozy feeling of antihistamines, and the serum targets his specific allergies so it's very effective. If you find the drugs aren't helping, it may be something you could discuss with your doctor?

[sugarkissed]

Following, although not much advice from me! My goal for spring is to NOT rip my itchy eyes out. Haha. I get temporary relief from hot showers. The steam seems to help.
Between pregnancy and nursing I haven't been able to take anything for a few years.

[lilqt3929]

I dont have much advice for natural remedies but I would recommend to replace your furnace filter (I'm assuming your still using heat and living in your own house). That can make a difference in the air your breathing inside your house. I've had luck in the past (pre-LO) with a nasal spray for allergies. I may try it again for this season since I'm not pregnant or nursing for my horrible spring allergies. I feel your pain, hang in there!

[redfraggle]

Mar 12, 2015 10:25:49 GMT -5 RedDDD said:

I have been suffering from seasonal allergies ever since I moved from southern Cal to the midwest.  I was finally diagnosed with them last year.  I take Allegra every day but this week it hit like in a ridiculous way.  Today I took some sudafed and its helping but I really hate taking all the meds because they can make my heart race.  Those of you who suffer this time of year what kinds of things do you do that are natural to help relieve the symptoms.  Any tips are welcome.....Im dying here....Thanks!!

No advice, but you have my sympathies! I can't take Sudafed for the same reason.

[salemkitty]

I have Flonase. It helps me.
for natural, I boil salt water let it cool then sniff it. It helps clear the sinuses.
a hot bath with bath salts. I like the nature village brand. You can get it on amazon or Walmart type stores.
some friends have started using essential oils but I haven't tried that

[girlonfire]

I have food and airborne (dust, mould and roaches) allergies which gives me hives so I take Zyrtec daily. I'm not sure if it is any help with my nasal allergies though. When I get really stuffed up I use a saline nasal mist but otherwise I just suffer. Allergies are the pits.