So, allergies are a nuisance. What is even more annoying is the fact that although I used to have horrible allergies and they actually went away for a number of years, they are back worse then ever before. Dad asked me today if I was praying for the first freeze. Indeed I am.
I started a cascade of medications for this annoying issue. I know Benadryl works, so it was the first solution to be tried. After two afternoons of being completely knocked out and not getting anything done outside a two hour nap (which was amazing), I knew I had to find something else. Next on the list was Claritin. Claritin looked good, I mean, the commercials say its "Claritin clear." It had to work! Um...no, not quite. After giving Claritin a chance, realizing it did NOTHING and taking more Benadryl (and more naps) I decided to take a facebook poll.
So I asked people what they suggested. The top two results were Zyrtec and Allegra. Since I didn't want to get a prescription if I didn't have to, I tried Zyrtec. And you know what? It WORKED! Amazing!!!
My joy didn't last long. Sure Zyrtec works, but I still have to take Benadryl at night to help me sleep. Another thing that I have discovered is that Zyrtec does nothing to help with congestion. Next on the list: the Neti Pot.
Everyone boasts about the Neti Pot, this wondrous remedy that supposedly cleans out the nasal passages allowing you to breathe. Um...the Neti Pot made things worse. Supposedly this happens at first, so I'm being optimistic. Maybe it gets worse before it gets better, who knows.
I do know that Sudafed relieved the congestion a lot faster then the Neti Pot.
Much Love
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