tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4096615.post7934949892201003233..comments2023-10-19T06:17:56.793-07:00Comments on Fumbling Through Life: cloggedFumblinghttp://www.blogger.com/profile/00372792263766519648noreply@blogger.comBlogger6125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4096615.post-82633886488963468472010-06-05T12:46:20.451-07:002010-06-05T12:46:20.451-07:00I also have allergies, and when the nasal steroid ...I also have allergies, and when the nasal steroid doesn't work, I've been tempted to do the really dramatic thing and get myself infected with a hookworm. Strange but true. RadioLab did a piece about it: http://www.wnyc.org/shows/radiolab/episodes/2009/09/25 (Second section, "Sculptors of Monumental Narrative.")Cowboy Dave Dickersonhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07195995470092779724noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4096615.post-18332457825046989282010-05-28T09:19:58.480-07:002010-05-28T09:19:58.480-07:00I really feel your frustration, I've been suff...I really feel your frustration, I've been suffering from allergies for as long as I can remember. It was a lot worse when I was a kid. I'm 25 now and I should tell you that it's been getting better within the past few years. When I used to suffer for the most part of the summer, now I only have runny nose and itchy eyes only for a few weeks. So i hope you will feel less and less of those symptoms as you get older. As for the medicine, I found that only "Allegra" helps...Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4096615.post-78081594144648353692010-03-30T19:25:22.061-07:002010-03-30T19:25:22.061-07:00I have been feeling the same way the last several ...I have been feeling the same way the last several MONTHS! I completely understand your pain. It got so bad that I broke down in tears because I couldn't sleep for so many days - my boyfriend thought I was losing it big time. IT got so bad I was willing to wear a MASK over my moth and nose to block out allergens. I finally broke down and took some antibiotics an lo' and behold it was actually a sinus infection. Maybe you should go to the doctor's to see if your allergies have progressed into an infection? Hang in there.Karen Tranhttp://cheeseplatesf.comnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4096615.post-34752747215567509382010-03-29T11:14:50.238-07:002010-03-29T11:14:50.238-07:00yknow the really bad hell lasted about a week and ...yknow the really bad hell lasted about a week and a half. now I'm okay again as long as i take my Singulair at night and Zyrtec in day and use the neti pot. Also some eucalyptus oil rubbed under the nose helps a bit too.Fumblinghttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00372792263766519648noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4096615.post-3952228589790354042010-03-28T18:15:47.949-07:002010-03-28T18:15:47.949-07:00ugh... this sounds awful. if you feel better outsi...ugh... this sounds awful. if you feel better outside, does that mean you have indoor allergies? i think i have those too; i read that vitamin C may help so i've been trying those. i don't think my allergies are as bad as yours though. or maybe it's cuz seattle is so wet? <br /><br />i currently have sinus irritation and it is driving me insane too. i feel like congestion medication doesn't really help; i just tried aleve this time and i think it does help. <br /><br />and thanks for reminding me that i need to try the neti pot.Robynhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06131341155228629159noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4096615.post-27005086982790729882010-03-15T07:14:45.429-07:002010-03-15T07:14:45.429-07:00Just happened to land on your blog and noticed you...Just happened to land on your blog and noticed your allergy probs.<br /><br />There is this spray that my wife uses and this has helped her tremendously, especially when sleeping at night...<br /><br />It's called Rhinocort Aqua, and the best thing is that it is not addictive! It's especially effective for someone with oversensitive nasal membranes. <br /><br />Watch out, I am NOT a doctor...but you definitely should talk to one about this or try it once for yourself... it won't kill you for trying and seeing if it helps.<br /><br />Personally I have hay fever, so i know what those runny noses can be like, so I hope it will help you too!<br /><br />Can never hurt to try...Andrehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08196679236857116153noreply@blogger.com