Is this hayfever ???

[nutcracker]

A coiple of weeks ago I thought I had a cold, but it's never gone, i've constantly got a runny or blocked nose and keep sneezing.

Eyes haven't really been itchy but they have been sore.

yes,sounds like it. Is the top of your mouth ever itchy? (the pallet?)

Probably.
I heard today that if you didn't have hayfever before you'll get it this year.
Mine has been bad for over a week now, esp last few days.
lottie seems to have it now as well

Erm don't think my mouth has been itchy no.

What is best to take for it if anything ??

i used to have piriton but i would literally fall asleep immediatly, now i have 'Galpharm' hayfever and alergy reliewf as they are non drowsy.

dp was wondering if I have hayfever. It's all a bit muddled as I have had a really bad sore throat (that could be anything as ds has had tonsilitus) plus my eyes have been terribly itchy (which due to my rubbing lead to conjuntivitus ) however I'm getting bad migraines and sinus pain so I have no idea...

Ive suffered with hayfever for about 25 years and its got steadily worse over time. However, this year no symptoms until last night which was a sneezing fit so bought some anti-histamines just in case I needed them. Havent had to take them yet but nice to know there waiting for me. I used to use benadryl but they virtually put you to sleep so have changed to Clarityn which are absolutely excellent and BOGOF in Tesco!!! £2.57 for a pack of 7

Oooh thanks for that will try and get some next time i'm out.

am a sufferer too and recommend Benadryl but would go for every 4 hour tablets as oppose to the once daily allergy tablets, which are in an orange box, as don't do any good imho.

My DD is 6 and for the last three days has had red itchy eyes, all puffy and sore, and is sneezing constantly. No history of hayfever or allergies. I was wondering if there is a certain tree or plant at school that has triggered it as she was fine in half-term and we were at the park and the woods all the time. She has just fallen asleep in bed with cucumber on her eyes!

BTW - TOP TIP To those that buy Clarityn etc. There is always a non-brand version of these medicines that you can buy and a quarter of the price. The Galpharm ones I buy for DH are 99p and contain exactly the same ingredients as one of the branded ones, Clarityn or Zirtek or something, can't remember which. Check it out, save yourself a fortune. Galpharm is available in Boots (low down on the shelf and hard to find but they are there - they of course want you to buy the expensive ones and they are right at eye-level), Superdrug and at Savers.

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