4/9/10

{infimities}: awful, awful allergies!

I *achoo am *achoo DYING! My allergies are worse than they have ever been and I don't know what to do! I've gone from the usual post nasal drip to only sleeping with my mouth wide open to breathe, swollen throat, inability to even think about wearing my contacts...ug. I hate it! In years past I have doped up on meds but I am still breastfeeding and I don't want to give it up quite yet. Breastfeeding had to become an obsession there for awhile because it's difficult to do while working 40 hours a week and now I just like it and I want to make it the full year!! Allergy meds are approved while nursing but they unfortunately dry up my milk almost immediately. Which compounds the problem because being this sick with allergies also dries up my milk which then causes Paisley to start waking up at night because she didn't get enough to eat during the day. I'm in a vicious downward spiral here. I think poor Paisley has them too. It's horrible. I've already tried eating local honey regularly, nasal sprays, humidifiers, and the like. I need help! Does anyone have any suggestions or experience with this? please help.

5 comments:

  1. No idea what to do for allergies. I only know with the minor ones I get a do a saline nasal rinse a couple times a day for about a week and they clear up a lot. Worth a try, but you may have already done it. Good Luck!

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  2. I've ended up finding (for me) it's misery or meds- I've yet to find a working alternative so tell me if you do!

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  3. Have Jon kiss it better. I'm sure it will help for at least a minute, right?!? feel better! love ya :)

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  4. Purchase Loratadine at Sam's Club or buy Equate Allergy Relief from Walmart. Both are generic drugs for Claritin. When allergy season hits, I take one-a-day. On bad days, I take 2-a-day (morning & evening). Either generic (Loratadine or Equate) are cheeeeeap and very effective. I have Loratadine and just take one-each day. Hence, I no longer have any more problems during allergy seasons.

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  5. Can't take allergy meds. They dry up my milk. Even Loratadine. Believe me, that's what I've been living on every year since High School...

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