Hay Fever

[melv16]

What are the symptoms of the above. My eyes are continually watering and feel gritty:(

[AlwaysConfused]

The symptoms can vary from person to person. Mine change each year.
This year, I am sneezing a lot, have itchy ears, itchy skin and a dripping nose. Charming, isn't it!

Last year I suffered with itchy eyes, which became rather red and sore, resulting in feeling tired most of the time, stuffy nose and a crappie cough. A bit like a summer cold, but all season!

Anti-histamines will help.

[puzzled54]

Itchy eyes, tickly throat, not just sneezing. Take a hay fever pill and see if it helps.

[melv16]

Can you get hay fever in your 40's?

[Tilly2]

Yes, Melv.

[melv16]

I've never had as much as a sniffle until now:(

[237SJ]

Hay Fever is bad this year. The pharmacist told me that he has seen a lot more people with it than other years.

[Tilly2]

You could try some anti histamine drops for your eyes. If you take anti-histamine tablets, take them at night because they can make you drowsy.

The non-drowsy ones do nothing for me.

[melv16]

Can you get them over the counter, tilly?

[sherrardk]

The last time I had really bad hay fever I used local honey - I was sceptical but it worked (and it was a lot cheaper than tablets). Haven't had it since.

[Tilly2]

Yes, Melv, you can. Go and ask at the pharmacy.

[237SJ]

Yes, you can buy the anti histamine drops over the counter although they didn`t work for me. There are a few products around (sodium cromoglicate 2% is another one) and you hve to find what works best for you.

[melv16]

Thank for your answers.

[melv16]

No common or garden and run of the mill hay fever for me. After a visit to the opticians they have diagnosed Blepharitis. Lots of drops to put in my eyes:-(