Allergies Support Group

When the immune system responds to a foreign substance in an abnormal way, it is classified as an allergy. When the body first contacts the substance, it will not cause any reactions, but the immune system will start to produce antibodies to it and subsequent contact will trigger more dramatic responses. Depending on the allergy, the response could be mild or very severe...

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I am a happy person who lives life to the fullest-at every opportunity possible.  I have been plagued with allergy issues most of my life.  It started with daily headaches when smoking was allowed in the work place and seasonal bouts of laryngitis.  That eventually changed to “flu” like symptoms monthly.  My immunologist confirmed it was my allergies, not the flu bug. I have chronic sinus infections.  Last year, I was diagnosed with IBS.  Now I have food allergie!  I also have lactose intolerance and limit my dairy intake but love cheese so I take Lactaze enzymes.



It is a daily battle for me to stay healthy and limiting allergy meds as much as possible.  My ritual is neti pot, eucalyptus diffuser and himalyan salt sessions and inhaler.  In spite of my attempts to stay healthy, I stick get sick, so I still have to use a nose spray AND allergy pill.  I also have arthritis in 5 different areas of my body.  Cold sore are also an issue after a particularly bad bout of allergy symptoms.  I take lysine daily and this helps a lot.  It is so frustrating to do what I can to alleviate my issue and still have problems.



I drink a blend of peppermint, fennel  and ginger tea each morning and it helps alleviate the arthritis pain and stomach issues.



I decided to google an allergy support group and I am so happy to have found people who suffer as well.  It is comforting to know that I am not alone.



I welcome any ideas and have already benefited from comments and replies. 



Thank you!


windandsky
windandsky
I am allergic to mold, mildew, fungus, and dust. I've been getting headaches daily for about a month. Claritin (generic) helps a little and drinking peppermint tea. I am trying to fix the fungus problem in the home but I just had surgery and have back pain too. My doctor gave me a prescription for my headache because Tylenol wouldn't work and aspirin hurt my stomach. I just started drinking a raspberry tea that has hibiscus in it. It might help a little due to the antioxidants. My sinuses feel like they are always filled with fluid.
johnmoses46
johnmoses46
Allergies happen when your resistant system errors a harmless substance as a germ. To protect your body from the irritation, your resistant system produces IgE antibodies () and activate histamine. Histamine is the same chemical released when you have a cold. The lengthier the contact to the allergen, the longer the symptoms last. Mutual allergens that produce cold-like symptoms include dust mites, pollen and mold spores. Allergies are not contagious, and they are occasionally nothing more than an aggravation. Other times, they can lead to complications, including upper-airway breathing obstructions.
For relief, several people rely on medicine and over-the-counter medicines, but some foods can also help accomplish allergies. For instance, scientists have evidence that omega-3 fatty acids may help recover instinctive fitness and alleviate respiratory inflammation and allergic disease. Different types of fish, fish oil, nuts/seeds and green leafy vegetables are good sources of omega-3 fatty acids.