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What sort of outcomes have others experienced after taking allergy shots? Hesitant about this option suggested by my therapist.

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Question - (9 September 2016) 5 Answers - (Newest, 10 September 2016)
A female United States age 30-35, *idsummer writes:

I have been debating something for awhile now whether to get allergy shots are not. I've suffered from allergies for awhile now. Hives and Seasonal Allergies. I get a lot of sore throat, itchy eyes and nasal congestion.

I have been taking nasal spray and Z---ec. But I am not very good on doing it everyday so I am always feeling bad.

My allergist told me I should get allergy shots.

I have thought about it but I am kind of scared, that it won't work, or that i'll get some bad reaction. I know the likelyhood of it happening is very low but I am still scared.

Can you guys give me your experience and if it really worth it or should I just keep doing what I'm doing??

Thanks

P.S. The allergy shots won't help with the hives so I'll have to take Z---ec twice a day anyways.

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A female reader, CindyCares Italy +, writes (10 September 2016):

CindyCares agony aunt Allergy shots work in about 80%-90 % of patients . They start at a very low dosage which is increased in time, until a certain plateau which is right for your body, precisely to monitor adverse reactions, which anyway generally only consist of some mild itching and swelling . Just in case, though, after the initial shots they'll have you stay 30 in the doctor's office so that , in the very remote chance that you may have an anaphilactic shock, they may intervene super promptly with the antidote at the first symptoms.

So, shots are safe and 80-90 % effective. Anyway, doctors themselves generally prescribe them only when the patient does not respond to regular allergy meds ( I guess based on the principle that you do not need to shoot at flies with a cannon if your fly-swatter works just as fine ). But : when the patient do not respond to meds, not when they don't bother taking them !

You are not very good at taking your medications ? Well, then BECOME good . This is not something that you cannot ever change, you just need to work on it, to make an effort , to LEARN being consistent and taking your health seriously. Maybe you need to keep your pills next to your alarm clork so you can swallow one as soon as the alarm rings, or to ask your mom or a friend to call you by phone and remind you it's pill time... I am sure you can figure out a strategy to help you until taking your meds has become a deeply ingrained habit.

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A female reader, anonymous, writes (10 September 2016):

Have you thought about homeopathy? It worked on my hay fever and I haven't had it for over twenty years now. I'm with you on this, if there is a safer option than medication I would go rather go down that route. People have got so used to taking tablets, it's the norm. Why, when there are safer and more effective options out there? As said, I had homeopathy over twenty years ago and have never had to do or take anything since then. Find a qualified practitioner is my advice. It will be cheaper than paying for a life time of meds as well.

Good luck

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A female reader, Honeypie United States + , writes (9 September 2016):

Honeypie agony auntMy oldest daughter gets the shots. She has no allergies till we moved from Europe to the US and thankfully they are not as severe here in the North as they were in the South.

She has no side-effects.

TALK to your doctor. Have your allergies tested.

Taking allergy meds (even non-drowsy) is BEST in the evening as most of them work 24hours, so taking them before bed means sleeping and waking up with the allergy meds working on you and in your system already.

Taking a pill a day is NOT that hard. You brush your teeth before bed, right? So take the pill after you brush your teeth. EVERY night in allergy season.

Still GO talk to your doctor.

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A female reader, Tisha-1 United States +, writes (9 September 2016):

Tisha-1 agony auntWhat is keeping you from taking simple medications every day?

If you are so scared of the shots, why not focus on managing your symptoms through the common sense of taking simple medications every day?

You are able to do some simple tasks every day, what is the obstacle to taking simple medications which would make you feel much better every day?

I would recommend you NOT keep doing what you are doing. I would recommend you set a timer on your smartphone (if you have one) that alerts you to take the medication at the same time every day.

I remember you have a boyfriend which suggests you might using birth control. Are you taking birth control pills or are you using another method that doesn’t require you remember to take a pill a specific time every day?

You could ask your allergist or your pharmacist about 24 hour delayed release medications, so you don’t have to take a pill twice a day, but only once a day.

There are homeopathic remedies people have used to combat allergies.

Make sure you are using cleaning products that don’t contain perfumes or other compounds that exacerbate allergies.

Eat local honey.

Look for herbal supplements such as quercetin and stinging nettle.

Learn how to safely use a neti pot.

Look into possible food allergies.

Look into clearing your home of dust mites and other allergens.

If anxiety is part of the problem, ask your doctor for help for that as well.

I hope you find the trigger and find the self-discipline to take your medication on time as prescribed.

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A female reader, aunt honesty Ireland +, writes (9 September 2016):

aunt honesty agony auntLike everything you should talk to your doctor and do your research. Some people swear by these shots while others will not take them, I guess it is the fear off the unknown.

Just like you when I was younger I had terrible allergies, it wasn't just summer, it was all year long, and it is draining. If there was a shot to take back then and I had the chance I would have taken it.

I know you are scared, but you might grow out of it. My opinion is it would be worth taking it. Here is some information on it.

www.webmd.com/allergies/guide/allergy-shot

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