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Allergies and Fatigue - suggestions?
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I have been struggling with fatigue and I just went and had allergy testing yesterday and I am allergic to almost everything they tested me for: grasses, trees, dogs, cats, pollens... I asked the Dr. if that could be causing my fatigue and he said yes. I did some research and found this that pretty much sums it up:
"A lot of people are asking me about allergies and fatigue. Fatigue is certainly a common allergy symptom, and there are at least two reasons for this that I know of. The first is that an allergic reaction is like being sick. Normally, we become sick when we have an infection. The body fights it off, which takes lots of energy. Result: you get tired. An allergy is the body mistakenly thinking that an ordinary substance such as a wheat protein or gluten, is an infection. The body is wrong, but it treats the substance in the same way as an infection. Result: you get tired, just like having the flu or a cold. The other reason, and I know this happens in my case, is that allergies can affect your sleep. If you can't sleep properly, you will feel a bit tired the first day, more the next, and eventually you will become chronically fatigued. Add this to the tiring effects of the body fighting the substance you are allergic to, and its not surprising that you get so tired. The most obvious solution is to avoid the allergen, if you know what it is. See the article on self-testing for allergies for some ideas, or get tested with a professional allergist. Or both. Also, try to stay caught up on your sleep. Take naps if you can, go to bet earlier if you can." My next task is to treat my alleriges so my fatigue will hopefully go away. He is starting me on Zyrtec and Nasocort AQ. He also suggested allergy shots. Does any one have any suggestions for other treatments? I have lost so many years of my life that I will never get back to this fatigue and I do not want to waste any more trying different treatments. I know everyone is different but what seemed to work for you? Also interested in accupuncture/NAET, Suggestions/advice? Posted on 05/20/09, 10:05 am |
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http://www.adrenalfatigue.org/
It has been many months since you posted this article.. but another reason for allergies and fatigue can be Adrenal Fatigue. Since my accident in 2004 I have had no end of Fatigue.. Fibro flares, sicknesses, In the midst of this I lost both of my parents... I am only now getting ontop of the grief... but these stresses hugely overburden the adrenal system... something I have been suspicious of... this last month I have had multiple bouts of rashes. and now allergic reations to eating plums. I have never in nearly 50 years had a food allergy. The rash was all over my face, and neck.. also a contact rash on my hands and arms... burns that don't want to heal... the pain and itch is driving me crazy.. I am going to get a tonic from a naturopath... it will take years to recoup naturally without help to support my adrenals. There is an amazing amount of similarities to the symptoms in this and Fibro... fatigue and a weak immune system. 
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Zyrtec is the one that works for my tree allergies. No side effects. Take at bedtime so if drowsiness occurs it will be while you are sleeping. Also taking at bedtime prevents allergy problem from sneaking up on you while sleeping. I do not have any financial interest in zyrtec, just have good results with it. Yes, allergies do make you tired. Our bodies are fighting off the invasion of perceived enemy and that wears us out. I am allergic /reactive and chemically sensitive to too many things to list. You may find help by looking under the Multiple Chemical Sensitivity link here. Many of us are found here and there also.
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