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Timeisavirtue · 02/04/2021 15:00

Anyone struggling with hay fever already 😞 I didn’t even have hay fever before DD8 was born. Since then I’ve had it worse each year. Usually mine starts around may/June but it’s started early. I’m sitting her eyes and nose streaming, eyes itching... please tell me I’m not the only one that’s struggling more this year ☹️

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poppyzbrite4 · 02/04/2021 15:01

I started taking my antihistamines in Feb, so am not too bad at the moment. When it's very bad I have antihistamines, eye drops and nose spray and am still half dead from it.

fairydustandpixies · 02/04/2021 15:12

Like pp I started taking anti histamines in February however today has been particularly horrendous!

Timeisavirtue · 02/04/2021 15:15

@fairydustandpixies

Like pp I started taking anti histamines in February however today has been particularly horrendous!
When I look at the pollen count for my area it says medium. Even DD who’s never had it is struggling 😊
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DianaT1969 · 02/04/2021 15:18

It's important to take anti-histamine daily before symptoms are likely to start. Once they start, you are playing catch up. Start early and you avoid it.

Oldraver · 02/04/2021 15:48

Yes Ive been worse this last week. I take an anti-histimine all year for other things but may have to up the ante

fairydustandpixies · 02/04/2021 22:45

Personally, I ignore the pollen count forecast and let my nose do the job! I keep antihistamines by my bed so I can take one straight away when I wake up sneezing and wanting to pluck my eye balls out.

mammmamia · 03/04/2021 13:07

My DC are really suffering, the warm weather has released all the birch pollen apparently.
It hasn’t been too bad in the last 2 days as the weather is much cooler.
Someone on here recommended Nuage hay fever wipes and they have found those really helpful for school.
I also have a pollen app which sends me an alert for the next day if the pollen forecast is going to be very high.

mayneedabiscuit · 03/04/2021 13:16

Have you tried local honey?
Works wonders on some hay fever

mammmamia · 03/04/2021 16:43

Sadly I think the local honey thing is a myth. I do have a jar sitting here from last year though 🤦🏻‍♀️

Twinkie01 · 03/04/2021 16:44

The honey thing is a myth.

See if you can get some fexofenadine from the doctors.

mayneedabiscuit · 03/04/2021 17:55

The honey isn't a myth for everyone! Worked in this house.

Watto1 · 03/04/2021 17:57

Mine started a few days ago. I thought it was early but my Facebook memories popped up yesterday and reminded me that I was suffering this time last year too.

NellyTimes · 03/04/2021 18:01

Beconase nasal spray has worked wonders for my hay-fever, used to suffer dreadfully but hardly any symptoms now.

PeachesFromGeorgia · 03/04/2021 18:18

Mine was atrocious yesterday! I’m glad to see this because the pollen count was medium here too.

Joy69 · 04/04/2021 09:10

Hayfever bad this year. Mine always starts at the end of Feb when the trees get going. I have tried local honey. It works, reduces symptoms by 80%, but not completely. Tastes nice anyway Grin

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