I'm allergic to allergies

[markem]

I have terrible allergies. I take pills and eye drops daily, often several times a day (they are all 24 hour variety, but your 24 hours may vary).

When things get real bad (not high allergies, just certain allergens), I have to take Benadryl, which really puts me out (sleep is good) and makes me groggy until I get a bunch of coffee into me.

Even using a neti pot fails at this time of year.

So, who else just loves summer but hates the effects?

Off to nap ... http://fc07.deviantart.net/fs12/f/2006/332/8/f/_sleep_by_sml_e.gif :tu

[wayner123]

Have you tried nasonex or Flonase?

[markem]

I've used flonase and similar mild steroids, but build up a tolerance after many years of use.

[the MacDonald]

I have terrible allergies. I take pills and eye drops daily, often several times a day (they are all 24 hour variety, but your 24 hours may vary).

When things get real bad (not high allergies, just certain allergens), I have to take Benadryl, which really puts me out (sleep is good) and makes me groggy until I get a bunch of coffee into me.

Even using a neti pot fails at this time of year.

So, who else just loves summer but hates the effects?

Off to nap ... http://fc07.deviantart.net/fs12/f/2006/332/8/f/_sleep_by_sml_e.gif :tu

You must have it really bad. The neti pot (as gross and uncomfortable as it is) really helped me out. Another thing that helped was and still is a little cognac in the evening.

I love the heat, which my wife hates so while I am pretending to be vacationing in Cuba she is complaining every minute. :dance: