aboz56 Posted September 6, 2005 Share Posted September 6, 2005 Maybe it just seems a bit early for this to me, but the past few days my allergies have just been absolutely killing me. Anyone else having their allergies flare up in the past week or so? I know I live about 5 hrs south so it could be something in the air down here.... Seems like every year when it gets to be Sept or Oct I go through about a week or so where I just feel like absolute s*** from allergies. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DonkeyKongerko Posted September 6, 2005 Share Posted September 6, 2005 I would consider myself lucky if I was only affected by allergies for one week a year. I guess I'm used to it now so it doesn't really bother me unless I cutoff the medication. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SleepyWhiteSox Posted September 6, 2005 Share Posted September 6, 2005 I've been having allergies for about the past 5 days. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Middle Buffalo Posted September 6, 2005 Share Posted September 6, 2005 The only thing I don't miss about Chicago is having hay fever from August 15 until the first frost in October. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Queen Prawn Posted September 6, 2005 Share Posted September 6, 2005 I blame my sister. Mine didn't show up until after she mentioned hers. Mine started mid August and usually go until the first time the temp dips to 32F. I have tried a couple things, but I hate the drug haze/sleepiness I get from them (even from the stuff listed as non-drowsy). The only stuff I can take and feel reasonably aware is Advil Allergy and Sinus (or a generic form of that). Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Brian Posted September 6, 2005 Share Posted September 6, 2005 Mine usually act up in Spring. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
aboz56 Posted September 6, 2005 Author Share Posted September 6, 2005 I've been using Claritin, but now I am on Day 4 of....Sore Throat, Cough, Stopped up Nose and Head....Ugh. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Queen Prawn Posted September 6, 2005 Share Posted September 6, 2005 QUOTE(aboz56 @ Sep 6, 2005 -> 11:25 AM) I've been using Claritin, but now I am on Day 4 of....Sore Throat, Cough, Stopped up Nose and Head....Ugh. I tried Claritin (doctor I saw a couple years ago from some complications from the allergies) and it didn't do a damned thing for me. Brian's mom swears by that stuff though. My sister said it didn't work at all for her either (she is taking the over the counter stuff this year). Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SleepyWhiteSox Posted September 6, 2005 Share Posted September 6, 2005 Does it matter that I'm using leftover prescription Claritin dated 2004? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Middle Buffalo Posted September 6, 2005 Share Posted September 6, 2005 I still can't figure out how I can be Irish and have some genetic inability to deal with a little ragweed. The whole damn country is green, but my eyes itch for a month and a half because some neighbor is cutting his grass. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
aboz56 Posted September 6, 2005 Author Share Posted September 6, 2005 QUOTE(SleepyWhiteSox @ Sep 6, 2005 -> 12:28 PM) Does it matter that I'm using leftover prescription Claritin dated 2004? Unless your skin turns dark purple and your hair starts falling out, I would say no. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Soxy Posted September 6, 2005 Share Posted September 6, 2005 Since moving to NY my allergies have been fine. Not sure why, but I luuuuuuuuv it. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SleepyWhiteSox Posted September 6, 2005 Share Posted September 6, 2005 QUOTE(aboz56 @ Sep 6, 2005 -> 11:29 AM) Unless your skin turns dark purple and your hair starts falling out, I would say no. Thanks. I'll look for that. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Steff Posted September 6, 2005 Share Posted September 6, 2005 QUOTE(aboz56 @ Sep 6, 2005 -> 11:12 AM) Maybe it just seems a bit early for this to me, but the past few days my allergies have just been absolutely killing me. Anyone else having their allergies flare up in the past week or so? I know I live about 5 hrs south so it could be something in the air down here.... Seems like every year when it gets to be Sept or Oct I go through about a week or so where I just feel like absolute s*** from allergies. I've never had any issues, but Jim's been sneezing a lot more than usual lately and had a sore throat last week. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LosMediasBlancas Posted September 6, 2005 Share Posted September 6, 2005 I had allergies worse than anyone I know, up until last year. My eyes were dry and would itch and swell, the roof of my mouth near the back would itch, my ears would be plugged up, I'd break out in hives sometimes. I tried like 3 different meds, they all made me weak and sleepy, so I'd stop them. Suddenly, I just don't seem to get them any more. Whenever I do, it's very mild. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CanOfCorn Posted September 6, 2005 Share Posted September 6, 2005 alert ALLERGY SUFFERERS!!! Don't move to Austin. Allergy capital of the country. My poor fiancee is in her lull for the year...two weeks between the summer allergies and ragweed. There is no freeze (usually) here so it just keeps coming and coming. And now, I have Cedar fever from the juniper spores. FANTASTIC. Although that doesn't happen until December. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Iwritecode Posted September 6, 2005 Share Posted September 6, 2005 QUOTE(SleepyWhiteSox @ Sep 6, 2005 -> 10:28 AM) Does it matter that I'm using leftover prescription Claritin dated 2004? I've heard it's not safe to use out-dated medicine. The ingredients can actually change and end up not being safe. Just FYI. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LosMediasBlancas Posted September 6, 2005 Share Posted September 6, 2005 QUOTE(Iwritecode @ Sep 6, 2005 -> 12:46 PM) I've heard it's not safe to use out-dated medicine. The ingredients can actually change and end up not being safe. Just FYI. kind of explains why they bother putting a date on the bottle. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Middle Buffalo Posted September 6, 2005 Share Posted September 6, 2005 QUOTE(LosMediasBlancas @ Sep 6, 2005 -> 10:48 AM) kind of explains why they bother putting a date on the bottle. I use condoms that are expired all the time. Kind of explains the three kids. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Texsox Posted September 6, 2005 Share Posted September 6, 2005 QUOTE(TheDybber @ Sep 6, 2005 -> 12:30 PM) alert ALLERGY SUFFERERS!!! Don't move to Austin. Allergy capital of the country. My poor fiancee is in her lull for the year...two weeks between the summer allergies and ragweed. There is no freeze (usually) here so it just keeps coming and coming. And now, I have Cedar fever from the juniper spores. FANTASTIC. Although that doesn't happen until December. But you have 6th Street, Austin City Limits, hill country, UT, shall I go on? Lucky dog. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Texsox Posted September 6, 2005 Share Posted September 6, 2005 QUOTE(Middle Buffalo @ Sep 6, 2005 -> 12:55 PM) I use condoms that are expired all the time. Kind of explains the three kids. I use my looks and personality. Works every time. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Queen Prawn Posted September 6, 2005 Share Posted September 6, 2005 QUOTE(Middle Buffalo @ Sep 6, 2005 -> 12:55 PM) I use condoms that are expired all the time. Kind of explains the three kids. LMAO! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LosMediasBlancas Posted September 6, 2005 Share Posted September 6, 2005 QUOTE(Middle Buffalo @ Sep 6, 2005 -> 12:55 PM) I use condoms that are expired all the time. Kind of explains the three kids. Condoms, I vaguely remember those. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kapkomet Posted September 6, 2005 Share Posted September 6, 2005 QUOTE(CanOfCorn @ Sep 6, 2005 -> 05:30 PM) alert ALLERGY SUFFERERS!!! Don't move to Austin. Allergy capital of the country. My poor fiancee is in her lull for the year...two weeks between the summer allergies and ragweed. There is no freeze (usually) here so it just keeps coming and coming. And now, I have Cedar fever from the juniper spores. FANTASTIC. Although that doesn't happen until December. No kidding. Dallas is horrible for allergies, too. I am on Zyrtec permanently now. If I don't take it, I get terrible sinus headaches. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Milkman delivers Posted September 6, 2005 Share Posted September 6, 2005 Half the people in my dorm's allergies have been acting up for a few days, including me. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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