I have a cold/allergies
@GardenGerty (169479)
United States
May 10, 2025 10:02pm CST
I know that the pollen count is exceptionally high right now. I hope that is why I have a sore throat and a tickle of a cough.
If it is pollen allergies I have only made them worse, because I have mowed twice.
You did know I bought a small electric mower sometime back. So I finished with the partial charge that was on it before supper. Later I mowed again when it was re charged. We had salads tonight and they were quite good.
Church tomorrow. I hope I sleep well I am pretty tired.
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@FourWalls (86713)
• United States
11 May 25
I hope you’re feeling better in the morning. Allergies have been tough this season.
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@GardenGerty (169479)
• United States
18 May 25
I am better this week but still am having a cough.
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@GardenGerty (169479)
• United States
18 May 25
I am never quite sure if it is outdoor allergies, or something in the cooling system at school, or maybe a bug I catch from the kids. I know once school is out I get better fast.
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@JudyEv (382104)
• Rockingham, Australia
19 May 25
@GardenGerty It could be a combination of all those things.
@celticeagle (189880)
• Boise, Idaho
11 May 25
I feel the high pollen count. I have a headache, itchy eyes, coughing a bit too, and a runny nose. We have Cottonwood trees around here, and this time of year and fall are times that I wish we didn't. I hope you are feeling better.
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@GardenGerty (169479)
• United States
18 May 25
I still have coughing episodes, but it is clearing up. At 5:30 this a.m. I got hit with a massive headache, my doctor says those are barometric. Two hours or so later and I am much better.
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@celticeagle (189880)
• Boise, Idaho
18 May 25
@GardenGerty .......That's good. People don't realize that being hydrated can bring on headaches and even nausea. Glad you got your headache diagnosed. It can mean so many things.
@DaddyEvil (174491)
• United States
11 May 25
Tree and grass pollens are both extremely high in my area, too. I stayed in the house but my face is swollen and sore. I've been coughing and sneezing all day today.
Allergies are so much fun.
I hope you sleep well tonight.
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@GardenGerty (169479)
• United States
18 May 25
I am never sure if it is allergies from home, outside, or allergies inside and out from school. This too shall pass.
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@DaddyEvil (174491)
• United States
18 May 25
@GardenGerty My allergies are getting better. I just have a runny nose now. (It's also been raining off and on since yesterday morning, knocking the pollen out of the air.)
I hope you feel better quickly.
@GardenGerty (169479)
• United States
18 May 25
I have some meds I take pretty much year round. If I have problems with my eyes I use allergy eye drops (NOT visine, per my doctor). None of it really takes me out of action. I ran a fever for a couple of days so it was more likely a virus this time.
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@sallypup (69177)
• Centralia, Washington
18 May 25
@GardenGerty Do your eyes get red and feel like there is something in them? I have been dealing with this lately. Doc gave me antibiotic cream. I think its cleared up then its back. I am allergic to my dogs.
@Deepizzaguy (122171)
• Lake Charles, Louisiana
11 May 25
I wish you a very good evening of rest as well.
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@GardenGerty (169479)
• United States
18 May 25
This is my first with a battery, and I really like it.
@GardenGerty (169479)
• United States
18 May 25
I got a Hart brand from Walmart. I do like it so much better and I just have to charge it up and keep on going. It is good for me and the lawn.
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@LindaOHio (222417)
• United States
11 May 25
I hope you feel better today. When you come in from mowing you should change your clothes and take a shower to get rid of the pollen.
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@GardenGerty (169479)
• United States
18 May 25
I have heard that. I am never sure if it is indoor allergies from school or outdoor allergies from yard work, but washing off allergens makes sense. I also use a saline nasal spray.
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