Need advice with my allergy.

United States
February 26, 2013 1:27pm CST
I have seasonal allergy and every year it seems to get worse. Tried different medication every allergy season but never tried the allergy shot. Will it helps if I will do the shot instead of taking meds?
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@kprofgames (3091)
• United States
27 Feb 13
My son has them terrible too. Found he got somewhat better when pulled up all the carpet in the house. I never realized how dirty carpet is. We have all wood floors now and it's made a tremendous difference with him. He also has an air cleaner in his room at night. He sleeps better. A specialist is a good call, as suggested. That way you know exactly what you're dealing with.
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@ElicBxn (63251)
• United States
27 Feb 13
Before they got the "do not call" list, we'd get calls from carpet cleaning companies... I had great joy telling them... "I'm allergic to cats, it was the cats or the carpet, guess what went?"
@ElicBxn (63251)
• United States
27 Feb 13
Well, as an allergist explained to the ex-roommate, if you are already reacting, its too late. You need to start the shots at LEAST 6 months before you expect to have problems. At least that's the way most allergists treat the problem. Not my allergist, sadly, he retired.
• United States
27 Feb 13
Really? Thanks, thats good to know.
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@saundyl (9783)
• Canada
26 Feb 13
I had the allergy shot a few times. It made seasonal allergies wayyyy less of a problem but there were times that i still had to take allergy medications. Especially with the more serious allergies. The shot helps but it doesnt take allergies away completely.
• United States
26 Feb 13
wonder if the shot makes you sleepy too...I never do flu shot but I think allergy shot will do....that's how bad my allergy is...its not the season yet but I'm already suffering from it...Thank you.
@antonbunot (11091)
• Calgary, Alberta
6 Nov 15
What kind of allergy do you have? I, too, have an allergy. I am allergic to dusts. Every morning I sneeze maybe 20 times. It happens when the heater is on . . I don't take medication though. All I have to do is wash my nosel Sneezing stops.