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allergy shots?
does anyone get them? if so what kind do you get and how often do you have to go..
my allergies have been so bad lately and i need to do something - my doctor is very conservative though - so i want to be able to go in with names of shots and see what he says to them....
thanks for your help
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Posted 4/5/06 9:57 AM  |
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Janice
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Re: allergy shots?
From age 11-23 I received 2 shots twice a week. I never moved up from the first level of injections though. The doctor tried one visit and my arm blew up. I personally believed that they helped. Even though three or four times a year I get hit hard with allergies, like this week, it still cannot compare to when I was younger. I had constant nasal drip.
When I moved from FL to NY, I did not try and find an allergist, I was tired of going for the shots.
Good Luck!!
also, there is only 1 pill that helps me, the others only touch the surface, but Rynatan (sp) is the best for me. So if my allergies are really acting up I will take one, but I hate being on meds.
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| Posted 4/5/06 11:06 AM |
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Sandra
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Re: allergy shots?
Posted by Janice
that they helped. Even though three or four times a year I get hit hard with allergies, like this week, ...
This week, wow! Me too! I am miserable, does this go away?? I have never had allergies, and when I did it was in September. The commerical on TV where the lady moves into her new home and now she has new allergies, that is ME!!! I swear, pls tell me it gets better!!??
Message edited 4/5/2006 11:17:37 AM.
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lorich
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Re: allergy shots?
Posted by Sandra
Posted by Janice
that they helped. Even though three or four times a year I get hit hard with allergies, like this week, ...
This week, wow! Me too! I am miserable, does this go away?? I have never had allergies, and when I did it was in September. The commerical on TV where the lady moves into her new home and now she has new allergies, that is ME!!! I swear, pls tell me it gets better!!??
 DH says that's me in the commercial too!....That actually was my problem. I moved into an apt three years ago that was covered in mold...my allergies were horrible and since then I've been diagnosed with asthma. I had and still get allergic conjunctivitis once or twice a month...Nothing like showing up in an office with pink eye all the time... I was a mess living in that place. We've since moved into a better, healtier apt!
My Doctor (Allergist) has suggested I get the shots, but honestly...even with the co-pay it's way too much money. $20 every week for 10 months, then every other week, then every three weeks then once a month... I'm hoping with meds and sprays it'll get better...
He also mentioned that 4 out of 5 people get relief. My Cousin was getting them for a while and he has felt some relief. If your allergies are very bad and you can afford the shots...try it.
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snowprincess
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Re: allergy shots?
i made an appointment to get them - many allergists will not start them in the spring - too many allergies bothering people - so i have an appointment for allergy testing in the summer
right now i use a combination of allergy meds, nose sprays, and allergy eye drops (patanol) works great - but i get so many sinus infections - i was told i have to try them by 2 doctors- so it is time
good luck -mine have been really bad this past week too
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| Posted 4/5/06 12:12 PM |
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MrsPornStar
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Re: allergy shots?
I went to an allergist weekly for about a year. I stopped after I switched jobs. I was tired of going every week. I definitely notice a difference. My allergies were so much better when I was getting injections. My asthma is acting up to the point that I was in the ER on Sat. for a nebulizer treatment. I am making an appt. this week to resume the shots.
I know it's expensive but the relief it provides is incredible.
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| Posted 4/5/06 2:31 PM |
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