what anti-histimine for hatyfever when pregnant?

[misdee]

as am suffering badly atm after cutting the grass.

[HaventSleptForAYear]

I have been allowed something called "cetirizine" here in France through pregnancy and breastfeeding although I was allowed nothing for the 1st 3 months.

You should see a doctor to be sure.

[LadySanders]

i'd be reluctant to take anything (though i believe piriton is supposed to be OK) - i'd recommend a homeopathic remedy from boots - the nelsons pollenna is good, or the new era tissue salts for hayfever. you can take the dose every half hour or so.

[Mikafan]

I was told I could take nothing at all and it was cetrizine I used to take

[Klaw]

Chlorphenamine, which I think is also called Piriton... I'ved used to for itching during pg and for hayfever during bf

[vonsudenfed]

Yes, I was told by my GP that the nasal sprays are OK - in moderation - rather than any of the tablets.

[tink123]

i was told nothing apart from nasal spray. What a horrible summer i had when i was pg.

[EBenes]

Yes, beconase, because the dose is so small. I suffered with nothing for most of my first pregnancy, despite having been told this, and then finally gave in after weeks of sneezing every few seconds. It takes 3-4 days to start working, but is amazing.

[EBenes]

Chemists will not give OTC Beconase to a pregnant looking woman, btw, you have to get your doctor's permission.

[misdee]

well am 23weeks and dont look pregnant.

dh has just come back with some eye wash whicdh is abit of welcome relief.

[EBenes]

"well am 23weeks and dont look pregnant."

Ooh, lucky you! I am 21 weeks and the size of a house.

[misdee]

not lucky me. i cant get seats on the tube etc when out and about.

i want sdomeone to come up to me and say 'oh i didnt know you were expecting again' instead i get nothing