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Allergies and intolerances

private Dr recommendations please

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cosmobrown · 11/02/2024 12:44

I've been taking antihistamines daily since September last year. However, I feel they are becoming less effective now and would really like to find the cause of the allergy, rather than keeping on treating the symptoms.
NHS won't see me, so please can anyone recommend a private dr that could at least try and find the cause? South East. Oxford, Reading, London area.
Thank you

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CadyEastman · 13/02/2024 18:45

No idea on private Doctors for this sorry. Which allergens have you ruled out so far?

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cosmobrown · 13/02/2024 19:28

@CadyEastman
None so far. The GP said it would just go away by itself (the rash and runny eyes) so I haven't done anything yet. Don't know where /how to start really which is why i'd like to be guided by a dr.

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CadyEastman · 13/02/2024 20:19

We've had to rule out a few allergens over the years with all of us(we're a funny bunch).

Biggest culprit for us is usually washing powder/liquid.

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Snippit · 13/02/2024 20:26

Myself and my daughter have been tested for our allergies via immunology within the NHS but still have to take antihistamines, we have no choice. Our antihistamines are now available to buy, although cheaper on script for larger amounts, they’re called Fexafenidine. I’ve tried all sorts, loratadine, cetrazine, Benadryl, you name it, but Fexafenidine are the best. We also have nasal sprays, mine is mometasone (prescription) my daughters allergies are a lot worse so her nasal spray is very strong called Dymister, it’s good but leaves a horrible taste for hours.

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CadyEastman · 13/02/2024 20:31

Fexafenidine

That's the one I tried last summer and it was life changing.

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cosmobrown · 13/02/2024 21:06

I'm going out tomorrow to get some Fexafenidine. Thank you.

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CadyEastman · 13/02/2024 21:08

cosmobrown · 13/02/2024 21:06

I'm going out tomorrow to get some Fexafenidine. Thank you.

The brand Treathsy seems to be the cheapest one near to me.

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