[jojo]

For the first time in my life I am constantly sneezing and have a very runny nose. It just started yesterday. According to the paper the pollen count is not excessive. Tried Claritin, a nasal spray, and nasal decongestant to no avail. Will seek medical help Monday. Who do you recommend?

[retiredguy123]

Claritin is called a second generation antihistamine. You may want to try Xyzal, which is a third generation antihistamine, and I guess it is supposed to be an improvement. I don't have a lot of confidence in any doctor really solving an allergy issue unless they can clearly identify a specific cause. Good luck.

[graciegirl]

Originally Posted by jojo

For the first time in my life I am constantly sneezing and have a very runny nose. It just started yesterday. According to the paper the pollen count is not excessive. Tried Claritin, a nasal spray, and nasal decongestant to no avail. Will seek medical help Monday. Who do you recommend?

The last two months have been hellish for folks with allergic reactions to the Live Oaks budding and other things just NOW starting to bloom. It "FEELS" to both Helene and I that today is a high allergy day, no matter what the paper says...…... I use saline nose drops four or five times a day and it seems to have kept me from the usual sinus infections. If you do not have a doctor you like, I highly recommend Dr. Rizzi at The Villages Healthcare if that is on your insurance list.

Get better girl.

[New Englander]

Lately the pollen is beating the heck out of me with sneezing, and congested sinuses. I take the Walmart brand that compares with . Sudafed. You have to buy it at the prescription counter but you don't need a prescription to buy it.

[Bjeanj]

My husband and I both use Dr. Vaught (352.753.8448) on Hwy. 441 across from the hospital. I also get allergy shots from there. The pollen here is different than elsewhere due to different plants, etc. I use Claritin, Astelin, and Singulair, but everyone is different. You may need to take a generic antihistamine (you know, the stuff that makes one sleepy) on particularly bad days.

Good luck. Hope you find something that helps.

[jojo]

Thanks Grace. This is awful stuff and I know I'm not alone.

[billethkid]

In addition to the pollen we find that the air here has a lot of dirt/dust in it.
We have never lived anyplace where you can dust furniture/car and the next day it has a coat on it already......consistently for the 16 years we have been here.

We think most of our nasal issues (when they happen) are more the dust/dirt.

[villagetinker]

I have a nasal drainage problem, been to 3 different doctors NO solution. I had the skin tests for allergies NONE found. paid out of pocket ($450) for food allergy test, NONE found. I have learned to just deal with it.

[manaboutown]

Originally Posted by villagetinker

I have a nasal drainage problem, been to 3 different doctors NO solution. I had the skin tests for allergies NONE found. paid out of pocket ($450) for food allergy test, NONE found. I have learned to just deal with it.

Have you ever tried using a Neti Pot?

About 20 years ago a person schooled in homeopathy recommended I try using one and it literally changed my life as most of the time I am now drainage free. If for any reason I neglect to use it for a few days my sinus drainage starts up again so I know it works. IMHO the saline solution rinses out whatever pollen, dust and other irritants have entered through a person's nose and mouth and stuck around, so to speak. Neti pot: Can it clear your nose? - Mayo Clinic

[karostay]

Welcome to Fla..I have about 3 sneezing fits a day 8 -10 sneezes

[Nucky]

Montelukast. I was given this medicine the first year we got to The Villages and it helped clear up all the nasty allergy symptoms I struggled with my entire life. It is a prescription and I'm almost certain it's either free or only $3. Good Luck.

[TimeForChange]

Get use to it. You are in the South and in FL. Palm pollen is rampant. Good gosh some on here must have been living in a clean room for their entire lives. If you think this is bad try Ga, North FL where the pine tree pollen is four times as bad.

[anothersteve]

Oh Jeez.........maybe it's a strain of "Covid"........................Don't be sneezing or sniffling or coughing near me!!!!

Steve

[queasy27]

Sometimes I wryly smile to myself when reading all the posts about the benefits of fresh air and sunshine. More like allergies, heat index, and UV radiation! (Fortunately, the air quality here is generally good. I've almost forgotten about smog.)

I had a turbinectomy in my 20s that relieved the majority of my sinus pain.

[Yung Dum]

Originally Posted by manaboutown

Have you ever tried using a Neti Pot?

About 20 years ago a person schooled in homeopathy recommended I try using one and it literally changed my life as most of the time I am now drainage free. If for any reason I neglect to use it for a few days my sinus drainage starts up again so I know it works. IMHO the saline solution rinses out whatever pollen, dust and other irritants have entered through a person's nose and mouth and stuck around, so to speak. Neti pot: Can it clear your nose? - Mayo Clinic

It gave me terrible headaches. I don't even remember if it helped my allergies.