Hay fever and concerns about allergy tablets

[YoCharlie]

Hay fever is making me crazy.

I've gone out and bought nasal spray, eye drops and tablets.

I'm pretty sure I read somewhere that the tablets contribute to Alzheimer's because the area they repress, for allergy relief, causes something else bad to happen down the line.

So, I don't know wtf to do.

I don't know any holistic coping mechanisms but would be grateful if any could be suggested.

Also, if you just want to join and sympathize or moan with a fellow sufferer, feel free!

Yes there are measures you can take to reduce the impact, have a look on here

www.allergyuk.org/about-allergy/types-of-allergies/hayfever/

It’s not all antihistamines, just ones with anticholinergic mechanism. Fenofexadine is ok.

I was also worried about this, For me it’s grass pollen and ends in August so I think to take them for only two months of the year isn’t going to make enough of an impact. Unfortunately I also take Nitol occasionally throughout the year, which isn’t so great.

With health it's always a personal decision, but i think it was the earlier first generation antihistamines which had the greater causal link, and per PP, Fenofexadine seems to be safe according to more recent (good quality) studies:

https://www.alzdiscovery.org/cognitive-vitality/blog/can-allergy-medications-harm-your-brain

https://www.hcplive.com/view/newer-antihistamines-may-cause-cognitive-impairment-at-high-doses

But as with all medication, it's a balance of risk question. Almost no medication is totally risk free, but for me, living with allergic rhinitis is so incredibly miserable that I'd rather take the risk and keep the meds! I do try to keep an eye on other risk factors (i don't smoke, try to exercise, eat well and limit alcohol) as well for general health.

It is a worry, but for me, I just can't live an enjoyable life without them to manage my hayfever sadly.

Is there a list of those? My DD has to take a lot of the chlorphenamine malate ones. Thanks.