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[oyceter]

ARRRRRGH!!! Please shoot me now.

Or get me a new sinus system.

I used to be asthmatic, but in the past year, it seems to have changed to allergies. Claritin doesn't work on anything except my cat allergies, Allegra makes me break out in a rash, and Zyrtec just plain doesn't work. And my insurance right now sucks and I don't have the money to get allergy shots. Usually Tylenol Severe Allergy works, but apparently NOT TODAY OMG RAGE RAGE!

I can barely keep my eyes open; half of my nose is still dripping, and I sound like I have cotton stuffed up my brain.

This is actually an improvement over how I was two hours ago, when my nose managed to be both completely stuffed and completely dripping and I couldn't breathe through my mouth either because of post-nasal drip keeping me coughing. Let me tell you, I turn into a cursing monster when I can't breathe.

Why yes, it is windy as all fuck outside. Hopefully now that I am in a flourescent-lit hermetically sealed office building, things will die down soon.

Otherwise, I am going to shoot the next person who attempts to talk to me at work. At least this morning I didn't wake up with hives like I usually do.

Comments

[londonkds.livejournal.com]

Can you get steroid nasal sprays in the USA? They work better than antihistamine for me.

[oyceter]

You know, I have no idea, but I am going to look for it.

[kalmn.livejournal.com]

i think you can get steroids by prescription only here, not otc. darnit.

[splash-the-cat.livejournal.com]

Lurker who so feels your pain here. Yes, you can get steroidal nasal sprays, though I think only by prescription. If you can get your doctor and insurance on board, though, Nasonex is a good one. I have allergies and sinus issues, and I've noticed a significant improvement on it.

[oyceter]

Woe! If only my insurance were better... I may have to wait until I either have a new job or student insurance for this one.

[splash-the-cat.livejournal.com]

You may also want to try simple nasal saline solutions. It doesn't help the underlying allergies, but it does help sluice out the nasal passage and sinus cavities and may at least relieve some of the congestion and pressure. Good luck! Sinuses and allergies suck.

[oyceter]

Ooo, thank you!