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re: Anybody ever done allergy injections?
Posted on 4/25/14 at 12:10 am to Korkstand
Posted on 4/25/14 at 12:10 am to Korkstand
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I am taking Nasacort now, but I can't be sure that it's helping because the shot I got Monday evening has really seemed to knock out all of my symptoms. I honestly don't know if "my season" is over because I have been almost 100% symptom-free since that shot, and I never imagined it would work this well. I am afraid of what might happen when it starts to wear off, though.
Try astelin or astepro. You can use it with the Nasacort. They are totally different. They have been the best I've found to control my symptoms. Especially the sneezing.
The steroid shot will help, but they'll be back as soon as it wears off. Unless you're lucky enough that what your allergic to has quit pollenating by then.
Posted on 4/25/14 at 12:25 am to SmackoverHawg
quote:That's good to hear! I think I'm okay with the occasional allergy attack if it means my odds of getting cancer may be lower. Good trade.
Overreaction. In fact, there is evidence that people with severe allergies are less likely to get cancer. The thought is that our overactive immune systems kill the shite out of cancer cells before they can take hold.
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It may or may not be something in the beer. If I eat red apples or cherries, my mouth itches, lips swell and my asthma acts up. But I'm not allergic to either one. Or red food dye they sometimes use to pretty them up. We think it's what they call oral allergy syndrome. My body thinks they are something I'm allergic to and reacts. It's limited in reaction and won't always do it. That started when I was in med school. I'm hoping that'll get better. And occasionally I'll do that with beer.
Well, I rarely drink anymore these days, and when I do it's only a couple. In my early 20s, though, I drank heavily on the weekends and didn't notice a problem. Now, one or two beers and my neck and face feel swollen and my face turns a little red. And my head starts hurting before I can even catch a buzz.
Posted on 4/25/14 at 1:37 am to Korkstand
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Now, one or two beers and my neck and face feel swollen and my face turns a little red. And my head starts hurting before I can even catch a buzz.
Quit being a light weight. I have a buddy that takes injections for his allergies, I'll ask him about it.
Posted on 4/25/14 at 2:15 am to GeauxTigerTM
I've gotten a steroid shot because my allergies are so bad, in fact I got it about 3 weeks ago.
I've had really bad allergies my whole life, even food allergies (Seafood, peanuts, nuts)
The steroid shots work, but only temporarily. This season got so bad that my asthma came back and I'm on a shite ton of medicines right now but they seem to be helping.
I think weekly shots affect everyone differently. Works for some doesn't work for others.
I've had really bad allergies my whole life, even food allergies (Seafood, peanuts, nuts)
The steroid shots work, but only temporarily. This season got so bad that my asthma came back and I'm on a shite ton of medicines right now but they seem to be helping.
I think weekly shots affect everyone differently. Works for some doesn't work for others.
This post was edited on 4/25/14 at 2:16 am
Posted on 4/25/14 at 8:02 am to Korkstand
changed my life. My insurance covers them pretty well 35 copay every six months is all I pay. Now granted you are signing up for 3-5 years of shots but my allergies were noticably better within the first month. I used to always catch a cold in the spring and fall. Now I go years without a cold. Also it really helps that we have a nurse where I work that can administer the shots. I doubt very seriously that I would have finished the shots if it weren't so convenient.
This post was edited on 4/25/14 at 8:15 am
Posted on 4/25/14 at 8:07 am to Korkstand
I've been on them for 2 years. Before i started taking them I would get "sick" at least once a month from severe sinus drainage having to miss 1 or 2 days of work a month. Ever since I started taking them I have only been "sick" from sinus drainage one time in the last 2 years. They work
Posted on 4/25/14 at 8:50 am to TypoKnig
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It is expensive as i don't think it is covered by insurance and requires numerous office visits as the allergist slowly increases the dose and looks for reactions.
Wow, so untrue. Insurance does cover most of it. Each shot where I go is $25.78 and I only pay $5.00 and insurance covers the rest. Old insurance plan covered 100% but employer obtained cheaper plan.
One shot each week. Initial visit for testing cost $75.00 but they only charged me $40.
It find that it helps but doesn't completely free you from allergy problems. I've been taking them for two years and this past week I've had my share of sinus problems.
Posted on 4/25/14 at 9:05 am to Korkstand
I did them many years ago and they actually helped me. I don't need to take meds anymore for them but will on occasion get a little itcy eye or mild sneezing but nothing like it used to be
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