Hellobee Boards Topic: Do you have allergies?

Hellobee Boards Topic: Do you have allergies? https://boards.hellobee.com/ Pregnancy, Baby and Parenting blog, by Hellobee en Mon, 08 Jun 2026 16:08:46 +0000 LindsayInNY on "Do you have allergies?" https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/do-you-have-allergies#post-1161862 Sun, 20 Oct 2013 14:16:18 +0000 LindsayInNY 1161862@https://boards.hellobee.com/ @lioneyes: YES! That's the exact one. I bought it for both DH and I so hopefully it makes a difference! lioneyes on "Do you have allergies?" https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/do-you-have-allergies#post-1161780 Sun, 20 Oct 2013 11:56:45 +0000 lioneyes 1161780@https://boards.hellobee.com/ @LINDSAYINNY annoying, but good you got an answer! if you wear soft lenses, i highly reco the Clear Care solution. I used to use the all-in-one (renu or optifree), and my doctor said that type actually has surfactant in it (the thing that creates bubbles in soap) so it was drying out my eyes and making my allergies worse. the Clear Care takes more steps, but I have noticed a difference. (btw, sorry for all of the novel-length posts, but I get how terrible allergies can be!) LindsayInNY on "Do you have allergies?" https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/do-you-have-allergies#post-1160691 Sat, 19 Oct 2013 12:38:05 +0000 LindsayInNY 1160691@https://boards.hellobee.com/ Update: Went to the eye doctor this morning. He said I'm having an allergic reaction in my eyes and thinks it's to my contact lens solution! Seriously, what are the odds?! I'm going to try a different, preservative-free brand that he recommended. Story of my life... LindsayInNY on "Do you have allergies?" https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/do-you-have-allergies#post-1151312 Tue, 15 Oct 2013 14:40:45 +0000 LindsayInNY 1151312@https://boards.hellobee.com/ @pelikila: Haven't heard of those before! I've tried a couple RX drops and haven't noticed any difference at all. So I'm a bit skeptical of them now. I'll have to check those out! pelikila on "Do you have allergies?" https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/do-you-have-allergies#post-1151293 Tue, 15 Oct 2013 14:29:04 +0000 pelikila 1151293@https://boards.hellobee.com/ Most of my allergies manifest in my eyes so I have eye drops that I use as needed. The prescription drops I've used aren't any better than the over the counter drops from both mine and my doctor's experience. I use Zaditor two to three times a day when my allergies are at their worst. <a href="http://www.zaditor.com/" rel="nofollow">http://www.zaditor.com/</a> LindsayInNY on "Do you have allergies?" https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/do-you-have-allergies#post-1151290 Tue, 15 Oct 2013 14:25:41 +0000 LindsayInNY 1151290@https://boards.hellobee.com/ @MrsSpottts: Ooh, I didn't know that you could continue allergy shots while pregnant! Might be something to keep in mind... I have an eye doctor appointment this week. In the past, they haven't been able to figure anything out as to my eyes. Hopefully this new doctor is better? sunny on "Do you have allergies?" https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/do-you-have-allergies#post-1147267 Sun, 13 Oct 2013 00:05:32 +0000 sunny 1147267@https://boards.hellobee.com/ Yes my allergies have been bad this past week. And I have been avoiding my allergy medication because my supply seems to drop when I take it :-( luckypenny on "Do you have allergies?" https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/do-you-have-allergies#post-1147264 Sat, 12 Oct 2013 23:53:15 +0000 luckypenny 1147264@https://boards.hellobee.com/ They are KILLING me right now :( MrsSpottts on "Do you have allergies?" https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/do-you-have-allergies#post-1147260 Sat, 12 Oct 2013 23:46:29 +0000 MrsSpottts 1147260@https://boards.hellobee.com/ @LindsayInNY: My allergies have been terrible lately. I just (first shot was this week) started allergy shots, too. It looks like I'll most likely be able to keep getting the shots when I have a pregnancy that sticks. They just won't up the dosage I'm on. LuLu Mom on "Do you have allergies?" https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/do-you-have-allergies#post-1138263 Tue, 08 Oct 2013 13:13:46 +0000 LuLu Mom 1138263@https://boards.hellobee.com/ Yes, harvest started here within the last couple weeks and my eyes and sinuses have been awful! I love fall but hate what comes with it! lioneyes on "Do you have allergies?" https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/do-you-have-allergies#post-1138258 Tue, 08 Oct 2013 13:11:41 +0000 lioneyes 1138258@https://boards.hellobee.com/ @lindsayinny i used to be on patanol, but it's very expensive and they don't do samples, so they switched me to lastacaf (same med, dift brand) and i have been using the samples of that. good luck! maybe it will get cold soon and our suffering will be over for a few months. artsyfartsy on "Do you have allergies?" https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/do-you-have-allergies#post-1137506 Tue, 08 Oct 2013 06:08:43 +0000 artsyfartsy 1137506@https://boards.hellobee.com/ Yup! I get seasonal allergies in the fall really bad to ragweed mostly. Other stuff like dust just aggravates it. I usually have to take a Zyrtec d just to function every 12 hours all the way through til it first snows...but now Ive been off of it for a week and feel fine, although a little sneezy. My allergies got worse for a while because of the pregnancy and now they have gotten better? Lol I don't know. I'm just glad I don't have to take medicine. VanillaBean on "Do you have allergies?" https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/do-you-have-allergies#post-1137460 Tue, 08 Oct 2013 01:00:24 +0000 VanillaBean 1137460@https://boards.hellobee.com/ I used to take allergy shots, nasal spray, oral meds, and eye drops. However, my allergies has gotten a lot better when I moved to Southern California. I have tried many OTC eye drops but the best one that worked for me was prescribed by my allergist, try Optivar. It is a little pricey but if you have good insurance coverage, it shouldn't be more than 50 bucks. Good luck! shinymama on "Do you have allergies?" https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/do-you-have-allergies#post-1136799 Mon, 07 Oct 2013 16:29:04 +0000 shinymama 1136799@https://boards.hellobee.com/ Seasonal allergies here. I used to take Zyrtec forever - as in back when it was prescription only - but they made me drowsy. Once out of necessity I took my son's Up & Up (Target's off-brand) Children's Allergy meltaways and they worked with no sleepy side effects. So now that's my go to. I even have my mom and daycare provider on them. LindsayInNY on "Do you have allergies?" https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/do-you-have-allergies#post-1136765 Mon, 07 Oct 2013 16:18:44 +0000 LindsayInNY 1136765@https://boards.hellobee.com/ @AmandaB8: I avoided allergy shots because I knew I couldn't continue them pregnant. I never thought about switching up the OTC med though... I might have to give that a shot! AmandaB8 on "Do you have allergies?" https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/do-you-have-allergies#post-1136748 Mon, 07 Oct 2013 16:11:17 +0000 AmandaB8 1136748@https://boards.hellobee.com/ I had allergy shots for YEARS and they worked wonders! Also, sometimes just sticking to one OTC med will make it lose effectiveness - try out Claritin or Allegra. Even if they haven't worked in the past for you, you might find they're the magic solution now! cascademom on "Do you have allergies?" https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/do-you-have-allergies#post-1136747 Mon, 07 Oct 2013 16:11:06 +0000 cascademom 1136747@https://boards.hellobee.com/ Yep! Right now on Claritin D after a horrible weekend. I have a patch of dryness around my eye from this allergy season. It makes me look worse than I actually am. LindsayInNY on "Do you have allergies?" https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/do-you-have-allergies#post-1136626 Mon, 07 Oct 2013 15:37:03 +0000 LindsayInNY 1136626@https://boards.hellobee.com/ @lioneyes: I wonder if that's the problem... It's terrible! Do you know the name of the RX eye drops? I go to the doctor in a couple of weeks for an exam and might ask him, if this is still going on. lioneyes on "Do you have allergies?" https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/do-you-have-allergies#post-1135921 Mon, 07 Oct 2013 12:20:47 +0000 lioneyes 1135921@https://boards.hellobee.com/ i have horrible seasonal allergies and they have been bad this year. my doctor told me that sept/early oct is ragweed season, which can make your eyes very itchy. my eye doctor actually prescribed me drops that i am to use every day, throughout the year (even in winter when seasonal allergies aren't an issue) so that my body can build up a tolerance. my eyes have been better the last year of using it, but still not perfect. LindsayInNY on "Do you have allergies?" https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/do-you-have-allergies#post-1135495 Mon, 07 Oct 2013 09:35:51 +0000 LindsayInNY 1135495@https://boards.hellobee.com/ @mrsjyw: I could handle sneezing but the watery/oozy (whatever it is!) eyes is terrible!! They're itchy and puffy now. Mrs. Jump Rope on "Do you have allergies?" https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/do-you-have-allergies#post-1135381 Mon, 07 Oct 2013 08:58:22 +0000 Mrs. Jump Rope 1135381@https://boards.hellobee.com/ @LindsayInNY: I use alaway & they work well for me! mrsjyw on "Do you have allergies?" https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/do-you-have-allergies#post-1135359 Mon, 07 Oct 2013 08:49:46 +0000 mrsjyw 1135359@https://boards.hellobee.com/ fall allergies! they hit me early this year and then with the loopy hot/cold weather ... they come and go... i've been taking allegra? or alavert? (can't recall) it's the number oen "safest" for bfing med... a once a day that KINDA works. usually i just sneeze my way through the day :T LindsayInNY on "Do you have allergies?" https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/do-you-have-allergies#post-1135333 Mon, 07 Oct 2013 08:41:40 +0000 LindsayInNY 1135333@https://boards.hellobee.com/ @Mrs. Jump Rope: Tried both... I take Zyrtec every morning (I have certain food allergies because of the hayfever-type ones and it prevents any reaction). I also use Opcon-A drops at night and sometimes in the morning. my eye doctor recommended storing them in the fridge since the cold drops are soothing. But they don't seem to be helping lately. pui on "Do you have allergies?" https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/do-you-have-allergies#post-1135321 Mon, 07 Oct 2013 08:36:44 +0000 pui 1135321@https://boards.hellobee.com/ I get allergies usually early spring/summer. DH usually gets his later. I hope you feel better soon!! yellowbird on "Do you have allergies?" https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/do-you-have-allergies#post-1135312 Mon, 07 Oct 2013 08:34:42 +0000 yellowbird 1135312@https://boards.hellobee.com/ I don't!! Thank goodness. autumnlove on "Do you have allergies?" https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/do-you-have-allergies#post-1135310 Mon, 07 Oct 2013 08:34:21 +0000 autumnlove 1135310@https://boards.hellobee.com/ Only around April! Mrs. Jump Rope on "Do you have allergies?" https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/do-you-have-allergies#post-1135309 Mon, 07 Oct 2013 08:34:17 +0000 Mrs. Jump Rope 1135309@https://boards.hellobee.com/ @LindsayInNY: I use an allergy eye drop. Is that an option? I also take Zyrtec, which is category B, for my allergies. blackbird on "Do you have allergies?" https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/do-you-have-allergies#post-1135307 Mon, 07 Oct 2013 08:32:37 +0000 blackbird 1135307@https://boards.hellobee.com/ Ugh yes :( LindsayInNY on "Do you have allergies?" https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/do-you-have-allergies#post-1135303 Mon, 07 Oct 2013 08:31:11 +0000 LindsayInNY 1135303@https://boards.hellobee.com/ My allergies have been a MESS lately. I don't know if it's normal seasonal allergies, my eczema or what. My eyes look atrocious though. They are constantly watering or "oozing" in the inside and outside corners, which makes them red in those areas. They're puffy. Nothing seems to be helping either. I've been to the eye doctor before but it was no help... Talk about miserable! =/ Please tell me I'm not alone here! I'm open to trying anything at this point too.