FabSwingers.com forum: Hayfever

By *aughtySir OP Man
7 weeks ago

manchester

Probably not the right place to post but has anyone got any recommendations, medication, herbal supplements which can end this suffering and torture

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By *laret_jonoMan
7 weeks ago

Clitheroe

What have you tried already, OP?

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By *weet and SpiceCouple
7 weeks ago

Around the Midlands

Found the infrared nasal nodes worked well

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By *aughtySir OP Man
7 weeks ago

manchester

All the meds

The tips and tricks of the internet

Not had any injections yet

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By *aughtySir OP Man
7 weeks ago

manchester

Will look into this now thank you

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By *laret_jonoMan
7 weeks ago

Clitheroe

Was going to suggest the nasal nodes if all else failed. Good luck, hayfever is a bitch!!

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By *allySlinkyWoman
7 weeks ago

Leeds

It seems to be worse than usual this year

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By *aughtySir OP Man
7 weeks ago

manchester

Its just madness

No rest - only thing i can say is roll on winter

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By *icecouple561Couple
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7 weeks ago

East Sussex

Locally produced honey? I have read that can alleviate symptoms.

There's something this year that's worse than usual. Everywhere seems to be a haze of pollen at the moment

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By *cottish guy 555Man
7 weeks ago

London

A friend recommended the small arm band.

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By (user no longer on site)
7 weeks ago

I suffer a lot with hayfever and have tried loads of things, the best result so far is taking fexofenadine (not sure on its spelling) twice a day, i use a variety of eye drops usually sodium cromoglicate for hayfever and i also use one to prevent my eyes from drying out (nothing to do with hayfever though), its prescription only. Mostly i use a saline nose spray and very very occasionally sudafed as a one off if im struggling. I use earcalm because my ears are usually itchy too.

I put some vaseline around my nostrils and under my eyes.

I have tried local honey but im not sure it helped.

Good luck

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By *erry bull1Man
7 weeks ago

doncaster

Piriton allergy tablets , not expensive and affective

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By *aughtySir OP Man
7 weeks ago

manchester

Thank you

Will try and track some down

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By *aughtySir OP Man
7 weeks ago

manchester

The tablets you name are no good for me - had a bad reaction to them after being prescribed by the GP

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By *uliette500Woman
7 weeks ago

Hull

"The tablets you name are no good for me - had a bad reaction to them after being prescribed by the GP"

Use the reply and quote button OP so we can see who you are replying to.

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By *eeling naughty 1324Man
7 weeks ago

london

I’ve had the injections and found it has really helped

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By *aul12369Man
7 weeks ago

neath

It's the worst I have ever known it this year it's awful

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By *orth_London_Guy100Man
7 weeks ago

London

Try a Neil Med sinus rinse - it should wash the pollen out of your nostrils.

Then try antihistamines tablets and sprays.

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By *eeling naughty 1324Man
7 weeks ago

london

I usually get it really bad, but had injections the past 2 years and hardly get any symptoms at all now

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By *illowandthewizardCouple
7 weeks ago

Reading

An ancient remedy is Nettle stings. I've heard several farm workers say it works for them.

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By *aulaxd2020TV/TS
7 weeks ago

leeds

I’ve been on a gluten-free diet for 3years due to coeliac diagnosis maybe coincidence but hayfever symptoms have got progressively less each year hardly a sneeze or sniffle so far this year bought antihistamine tablets but not had any need to use them, sore eyes were a major problem but now I wipe around my eyes 4 times a day with a good quality Micellar water on a cotton wool pad then use Hypromellose (basically artificial tears) eye drops, I couldn’t believe how much dirt had accumulated around my eyes after driving the 100miles back from Milton Keynes on Saturday afternoon with my car window open

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By *ophieslutTV/TS
7 weeks ago

Central

I sometimes take a double dose of any histamine, when it's really bad.

Hypn+therapy had the greatest effect on mine. Keep your home sealed, if possible and changes of clothes help, when you get in, as they'll have pollen on them

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By *oni-massage-guyMan
7 weeks ago

Fareham

Had the jab for the first time this year. Totally forgotten I suffer from hay fever. Best £75 I spent.

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By *.hrisMan
7 weeks ago

Bath

"An ancient remedy is Nettle stings. I've heard several farm workers say it works for them. "

Nettle stings? I think I'll have to look into this one. I'd rather some nettles stings that itchy eyes, throat and sneezing every 10 seconds 🤣

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By *.hrisMan
7 weeks ago

Bath

The best thing that helps is leaving all the doors and windows closed in your house, and NEVER opening your car window whilst driving 😂

I'm going to try the injections from the doctors this year, fingers crossed that it helps.

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By *ewbieladmids1000Man
7 weeks ago

Whitby

Allevia tablets can get from Amazon, Tesco’s etc about £9 much stronger dose than the cheap tablets

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By *elissafemTV/TS
7 weeks ago

nottingham

I've heard that too....sting yourself everyday for a fortnight, I don't suffer so never needed it

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By *ara and BretCouple
7 weeks ago

ammanford

I'm reading with interest.. never really suffer with hay-fever but I've been feeling crap for last 4 weeks at least.. Full head, heavy eyes, dry eyes, crap sleep..

Does this sound like hay-fever?

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By *olo180Man
7 weeks ago

West London

"Probably not the right place to post but has anyone got any recommendations, medication, herbal supplements which can end this suffering and torture

Please "

I was prescribed ‘Nasonex’ but was probably about 15 years ago so not sure if still available but I went from years of horrendous misery and irritation to maybe the odd bout once or twice a year

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By *ature married manMan
7 weeks ago

Loughborough

The Vaseline works a treat .

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By *uenevereWoman
7 weeks ago

Scunthorpe

I've been on Fexofenadine on prescription plus nasal spray, since over the counter medication stopped being effective a couple of years ago.

I sometimes need eyedrops as well to keep it under control, and so far that seems to be working for me.

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By *uenevereWoman
7 weeks ago

Scunthorpe

"I'm reading with interest.. never really suffer with hay-fever but I've been feeling crap for last 4 weeks at least.. Full head, heavy eyes, dry eyes, crap sleep..

Does this sound like hay-fever? "

Yes it does.

Try a cheap antihistamine initially to see if it helps at all.

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By *uenevereWoman
7 weeks ago

Scunthorpe

"The best thing that helps is leaving all the doors and windows closed in your house, and NEVER opening your car window whilst driving 😂

I'm going to try the injections from the doctors this year, fingers crossed that it helps."

Injections can work really well but choose a reputable provider as it's not suitable for everyone.

I have thyroid problems so can't have it.

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By *unladforuMan
7 weeks ago

Wigton

Pirinase, with the green top, pricey and takes a day or so to work but its very very good.

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By *nthony_60Man
7 weeks ago

ipswich

Old school but all that works for me is Piriton

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By *ust RachelTV/TS
7 weeks ago

Horsham

"All the meds

The tips and tricks of the internet

Not had any injections yet "

My Dr won't give me the injections, as he said it was a large dose of steroids.

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By *ust RachelTV/TS
7 weeks ago

Horsham

My symptons haven't started yet, but I am already taking the anti histamines. When it is bad, I find taking a tablet in the morning and evening. It takes a few weeks, but it works for me.

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By *orthern_nudieMan
7 weeks ago

leeds

Definitely recommend the injections, double dose every year for me, then just topped up with a tablet everyday. Works a treat for me

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By *aughtySexualArousalMan
7 weeks ago

SPALDING

"Probably not the right place to post but has anyone got any recommendations, medication, herbal supplements which can end this suffering and torture

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I suffer really bad with hay-fever and I take Allevia, not cheap but work wonders for me.

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By *inxybWoman
7 weeks ago

Durham

High dose of fexofenadine on prescription works best for me, take it daily from March through to end of summer. Someone has already mentioned changing clothes because of the pollen, I also make sure I wash my hair before I go to bed and that helps me a lot as not sleeping on a pollen pillow!

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By *nnocenceExpiredWoman
7 weeks ago

Birstall

I have the injection every year, only thing that will help me at all

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By *ascade400Man
7 weeks ago

a quiet place

Fexofenadine is now available without prescription, I find it really good doesn’t leave you drowsy…

The reason it’s bad morning and night is because of the heat, pollen rises when it’s hot and drops back to ground level at night

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By *inxybWoman
7 weeks ago

Durham

"Fexofenadine is now available without prescription, I find it really good doesn’t leave you drowsy…

The reason it’s bad morning and night is because of the heat, pollen rises when it’s hot and drops back to ground level at night"

The higher dose of 180mg is via prescription, so stronger than what you get over the counter.

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By *atnip make me purrWoman
7 weeks ago

Reading

My cat is suffering too. BUT his sneezes are so damn cute!!

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By *uliette500Woman
7 weeks ago

Hull

Another thing to consider is don't dry your washing, especially bedding, outside. Sounds like common sense but a lot of people don't consider how the clothes pick up pollen from the air when hanging damp outside.

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By (user no longer on site)
7 weeks ago

Nettle sting a day, or nettle tea if you prefer.

Pollen bread, a pinch a day.

Tea spoon of good quality honey.

For congestion eucalyptus oil, tea tree, oil. Steam.

To get rid of headache place tour feetbon as hot a water as you can, bowl or bath.

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By *traighttothepoint20Man
7 weeks ago

Bradford

Fexofenadine good stuff also nasalsprays take a while to work but hit the spot
"Fexofenadine is now available without prescription, I find it really good doesn’t leave you drowsy…

The reason it’s bad morning and night is because of the heat, pollen rises when it’s hot and drops back to ground level at night

The higher dose of 180mg is via prescription, so stronger than what you get over the counter."

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By *ove2pleaseseukMan
7 weeks ago

Hastings

"All the meds

The tips and tricks of the internet

Not had any injections yet "

Have you ever tried a nail med nasal rince. Give it all a good wash out twice a day or more if you can. Do you have a kettle or a hot tap?

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By *ugar kittenWoman
7 weeks ago

Workington

"My symptons haven't started yet, but I am already taking the anti histamines. When it is bad, I find taking a tablet in the morning and evening. It takes a few weeks, but it works for me."

I'm feeling lucky this year as mine haven't started yet either

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By *idnight_Express69Man
7 weeks ago

Rochdale

"Probably not the right place to post but has anyone got any recommendations, medication, herbal supplements which can end this suffering and torture

Please "

I find antihistamines like Loratadine and cetirizine tablets rather ineffective.

However, the blue box of Benadryl uses a different drug altogether to the orange box (cetirizine) and I find it much more effective. It was also available on prescription under the name Semprex though I’m not sure if it still is.

Failing that, try Fexofenadine or the brand name Allevia which contains this antihistamine. Take it in the morning with a glass of water and wait for about 15 minutes before eating anything.

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By *itoall999Man
6 weeks ago

Leominster

Ask your GP about the Kenalog injection

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By *alahadLadMan
6 weeks ago

Pembs

I can handle feeling gross, but my god, my eyes are constantly burning!

Any tips on how to fix that?

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By *ovetoedgeMan
6 weeks ago

Dunstable

"Thank you

Will try and track some down"

Don't buy Piriton, very expensive. Much cheaper alternatives available with the same active ingredients.

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By *aizyWoman
6 weeks ago

west midlands

"I can handle feeling gross, but my god, my eyes are constantly burning!

Any tips on how to fix that?"

I bought a gel mask, you put it in the fridge then just put it on for 10, 15 mins, it is bloody lovely and soothing, cost me £1.50 best £1.50 I've ever spent.

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By *lexeatonMan
6 weeks ago

Lichfield

I read that this year is a unique year for pollen being double the norm levels. I forget what they called it, but it had a name and happens once a decade apparantly. Obviously not helped with the weather being so good. Tree pollen should be coming to an end but now will be grass pollen so all depends on what you're allergic to. I've suffered all my life, but found lots of coping mechanisms.

1. Certainly find a antihistamine that suits you, and take it daily regardless of the levels. Stops your immune system going crazy which is what happens for hayfever allegies.

2. Three or four showers a day, with fresh clothes (not dried out on the line!).

3. Keep a bedroom isolated, i.e. close windows and doors and that is where to go when you're suffering.

4. Don't rub eyes no matter have soothing it feels!

5. Be wary when its very close and warm and then suddenly you have a thunderstorm, this kicks up all the pollen into fine particles. So close the windows!

6. Pets, ideally don't have any! Especially dogs and cats bringing the pollen in and out of the house.

Just a few things I find help

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By *londebiguyMan
6 weeks ago

Southport

"Probably not the right place to post but has anyone got any recommendations, medication, herbal supplements which can end this suffering and torture

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Get some local honey or honeycomb.

Take a spoonful every day

it really eases it.

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By *obytailsMan
6 weeks ago

wolverhampton

I have had hayfever for 50 years and swear by Beconase nasal spray and the Boots generic equivalent

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By *enda83Man
5 weeks ago

newcastle

I had disgusting levels of hay fever year round as it didn’t let up on the winter for some reason, was up to taking 4 of the one a day tablets at once and they didn’t touch it.

Discovering kenecort injections was an absolute life changer, went from sneezing 100s of times a day to not sneezing once literally became symptom free

They are about 80quid a jab privately I think, it costs me £40 or so for 2 years supply doing it myself, it would cost less but I use 3ml at once rather than the 1ml per jab they give you private and only need to jab every 3 months or so

Honest anyone who has it bad consider this route it literally made my life with living ha

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By *emma200Woman
5 weeks ago

Warwickshire

Have you been to the doctors OP? Has to take my boy the other day, he suffers terribly and nothing works. She’s prescribed him Fexofenadine. Gone from your usual tablets at 10mg to 180mg.. works a treat.. but knocks the kids out x

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By *eedleinahaystack75Man
5 weeks ago

Black Country

"Have you been to the doctors OP? Has to take my boy the other day, he suffers terribly and nothing works. She’s prescribed him Fexofenadine. Gone from your usual tablets at 10mg to 180mg.. works a treat.. but knocks the kids out x"

I have to take fexofenadine 180mg , it works a treat, I asked for the injection years ago but got rejected as it has steroids in, it also knocked me out but once used to it, never looked back

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By *ilvercreatureMan
4 weeks ago

West Yorkshire

"I suffer a lot with hayfever and have tried loads of things, the best result so far is taking fexofenadine (not sure on its spelling) twice a day, i use a variety of eye drops usually sodium cromoglicate for hayfever and i also use one to prevent my eyes from drying out (nothing to do with hayfever though), its prescription only. Mostly i use a saline nose spray and very very occasionally sudafed as a one off if im struggling. I use earcalm because my ears are usually itchy too.

I put some vaseline around my nostrils and under my eyes.

I have tried local honey but im not sure it helped.

Good luck"

Exactly what I use at this moment. Fexofenadine is the only thing that works for me (180mg)

I also use Avamys when I'm totally miserable!

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By *entfootloverMan
4 weeks ago

Sevenoaks

It's a pig right now

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By *aven3Man
4 weeks ago

Stoford

Sympathy to anyone suffering.I suffered severely in my teens,now nearly fifty years ago and nothing seemed to help,back then.Grew out of it,and only slight occasional symptoms,now.Guess try the suggestions,until you find what works for you.

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By *erry bull1Man
4 weeks ago

doncaster

I find piriton works ideal

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By *teve.rogers321Man
4 weeks ago

Bournemouth

Fexodenadine - you can get over the counter or stringer ones from the doctor - only thing that’s ever worked for me…

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By *anted by NightMan
4 weeks ago

Shangri-La

"It seems to be worse than usual this year"

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By *ambridgezwingerMan
4 weeks ago

Cambridge

Can be real battle when it impacts my breathing...blocked nose leads to tight chest etc..

June + 1st week of July can be very challenging

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By *ato030Man
3 weeks ago

North Wales

Pollen tablets have worked for me in the past

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By *oolSummerMan
3 weeks ago

Hove

I put some vaseline around my nostrils and under my eyes.

I have tried local honey but im not sure it helped.

Good luck"

This is the nuclear option but I think it’s the most effective. Swapping to fexofenadine was what finally got mine under control.

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By *round_the_FurMan
3 weeks ago

Magherafelt

I highly recommend an air purifier, sucks up pollen and dust, lifesaver

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By *hester15Man
2 weeks ago

halifax

Eat local got honey it has the pollen in it it gives your body chance to adapt

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By *de81Man
2 weeks ago

Hitchin

I'll second this, you have to start early in the season though! If your symptoms have already started you most likely missed the boat I'm afraid

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By *heVikingJarlMan
2 weeks ago

behind you

It's doing my head in

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By *randMrsNorthernBeeCouple
2 weeks ago

Carlisle

Nettles! Soup, tea or if you’re particularly masochistic then a few nettle stings. Free relief!

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By *ccentAndIntentMan
2 weeks ago

Junction28

"Nettles! Soup, tea or if you’re particularly masochistic then a few nettle stings. Free relief!"

Wait does the nettle stings actually work? 😂

I will go finger fuck a nettle but if I'm still a disaster afterwards there will be some strong words! 😂

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By *azzy75Man
1 week ago

Houghton le Spring

Years ago, the doctor used to prescribe me Clarityn (before it became available over the counter) and it worked well for me. The kids suffer badly and they get prescribed tablets, eye drops and a nasal spray. But my youngest son is suffering today and he's even had two nosebleeds. I'm surprised the yanks and the Russians haven't used pollen as a biological weapon!

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By *icevicebabyWoman
1 week ago

Dublin North

Quercetin is a good supplement that helps with histamine.

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By *ave WolvesMan
1 week ago

Wolves

"Probably not the right place to post but has anyone got any recommendations, medication, herbal supplements which can end this suffering and torture

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WELEDA Mixed pollen pills

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By *etsdothis400Man
1 week ago

Aylesbury

I e had the jab this year, seems to have worked. I used to use fexofenadine tablets which you can buy now.

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By *arksTwoCouple
1 week ago

Warwickshire

Fexofenidine with piriton works great

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By *nthony_60Man
1 week ago

ipswich

Not together surely?!?!?!

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By *hief ScoutMan
1 week ago

Wild Border Country of Herts & Middx !

Wait does the nettle stings actually work? 😂

I will go finger fuck a nettle but if I'm still a disaster afterwards there will be some strong words! 😂"

No, it just takes your pain to another level so you don't give a fuck about having a runny/blocked nose.

(BUT....it has been an absolute bastard this year. A side effect of us having about four wet days since the end of March)

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By *uri00620Woman
1 week ago

Croydon

Not sure, fenofexidine isn't strong enough at 180mg... not sure I should take more. I need to take them every day through out the year - my liver must be shot!!

Considering the injection.

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By *orthfieldsNickMan
1 week ago

West London

I want to get the jab too. It’s good to read others positive experiences with it

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By *inkyTeepeeMan
1 week ago

Heswall

Told this one by one of the uk’s leading forager experts -

His son suffers from hey-fever but no more..

Start before the season kicks off - Pick nettle leaves dry them out.. have nettle tea each day which is good for you anyway…

As it is a builder resistance over a time period.

You should have no hay-fever symptom or vastly reduced symptoms.

I bullshit you not

And its free as you just pick them yourself

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By *aphunterMan
1 week ago

woking

Doesn’t work for everyone but deepthroat, don’t knock it till you try it!

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By (user no longer on site)
1 week ago

Can’t stand my hayfever

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By *orny salesmanMan
1 week ago

Preston

"Probably not the right place to post but has anyone got any recommendations, medication, herbal supplements which can end this suffering and torture

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I have been using the little red light therapy thing you plug in and put up your nose and it seems to work really well

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By *w79Man
1 week ago

Stalbridge

"Probably not the right place to post but has anyone got any recommendations, medication, herbal supplements which can end this suffering and torture

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Benadryl blue packet & olbas inhaler, help me get through the days.

Tip, if you get more than one you can use the olbas inhaler as a oral inhaler to help relieve chest tightness.

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By *oonbath89Man
1 week ago

radstock

I had the kenalog injection last week and I can honestly say it was worth every penny, haven’t sneezed has sore eyes or a runny nose in a week

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