Wellness

[haddon9]

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@spent2much wrote:

@haddon9 I couldn't help but notice the little picture of your ADORABLE dog.  What breed?  (We have and love our Golden Retriever.)

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@spent2much Thanks so much!  She was a very much loved dog!!  My avatar is of her as a puppy and we got her as a rescue.  We believe that (or at least we were told this) that she is half Beagle and half Vizsla.

She was a pumpkin color which Vizslas tend to be. I used to think she looked like a mini Lab.  She lived to the age of fifteen and went to doggy heaven in 2021.

I love Golden Retrievers too!  They have such a wonderful disposition and friendly personality. Your dog looks very sweet!

[moma c]

I take claritin ready tabs. I like these because they dissolve  quickly on your tongue,and work much faster then taking  the pills.

  They work well for me as I have alot of allergies.

[shoesnbags]

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@beach-mom wrote:

@Kachina624 - I take Walmart's version of Zyrtec every morning. I used to have seasonal allergies; since we moved here I have them all of the time.

The nasal spray doesn't work for me either.  

My doctor is OK with this regimen. 

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Zyrtec is the only allergy pill that works for me. All of the others are like taking a sugar pill. I've tried the nasal sprays and have different problems with each of them. So it's Zyrtec or it's generic every day for me, too. @beach-mom @Kachina624 

[Jaynah]

Kachina624 - I use Ryaltris, it's 2 medicines in one nasal spray, it's an 

antihistamine and and anti inflammatory, its an Rx, tho'

[Xivambala]

I've taken many OTC allergy medications over the years. The best now are the generic version of Xzyal which does a good job of drying up nasal sinuses and controlling throat scratchiness/coughing. It's supposed to last 24 hours, but sometimes I find it only lasts for about 12. I frequently take Benadryl, also the generic form, for sneezing, itching, hives, etc. I only take one tablet at a time so don't get tired from it. 

Here in south Florida, allergy season is year round and I'm unfortunately prone to many allergens.

[Tinkrbl44]

When spring starts, I use Flonase nasal spray about 3 times a week.  That's all I need unless the pollen is really bad; then perhaps another day or two each week.

For occasional relief the rest of the year, I take a Benedryl at bedtime, and it's still working the next day.  

[CalminHeart]

I use generic OTC fexofenadine. It seems to work better for me than other brands. 

[CalminHeart]

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@Lovestheshores wrote:

Flonase Sensimist (fluticasone furoate)

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This is very good too.

[Kachina624]

Thanks everybody for all your suggestions.   Maybe I'll buy one of everything and do a consumer test?  I already know I can't take Benedryl and Fluticasone doesn't work for me.

[Texas Gray Wolf]

We have found out that by keeping our nose flushed out (morning & night) helps us tremendously.  We each have our own Neil Med Sinus Rinse kit (bottle & saline packets)....I also use Pataday eye drops every morning.