dreaded hayfever has begun for me in Melbourne.
I am considering the injections this time instead of using the usual over the counter and under the counter meds. Trust me ive tried them all and only demazin 6 hours ( under the counter ) works. Its a hassle buying it because you need ID etc.
Anyone have any input on the injections? does it work well? Thanks guys
You could ask some of the mobile pharmacists hanging around Richmond.
The injections involve getting some of the offending allergen injected every two weeks for a year or so as this allows the body to build up a resistance. It usually works for most people and they become allergy free. The downside is that you need to do it regularly for a about a year.
There’s a new method where the doctor can spray something into the nerves at the back of the sinuses which eliminates the sensitivity. This lasts much longer than the regular nasal sprays which need to be done every day.
Have you tried rhinocort?
I started a course of oral droplets but didn't complete it… They needed to be refrigerated and I travel a lot.
I find dymista works well for me, it's a prescription nasal spray that has a steroid and antihistamine.
Might want to look at pollen desensitisation- tablet under the tongue. You need to get a test to see if it is grass pollen vs dust
https://www.allergy.org.au/patients/allergy-treatment/immuno…
When you get the injections, don't you need to do them for years before they're successful?
Immunotherapy
I'd be interested to know how it goes if you do go through it. Is there an option for oral meds instead of infections? (I understand that's available but never really looked into what the diff us between oral and injections)
My partner gets crippling hayfever.
Each year he gets the steroid injection (I think it's called kenacort?)
Costs about $70 , but saves his life!
Honestly he becomes so sneezing/snotty/wheezy that he was having to take sick days and struggled to breath.
No other tablets or sprays are required for the season!
come hayfever season i cant drive with any of my windows down, its just too dangerous. when a sneezing fit starts, it doesnt stop. trying to drive at 60/80kph while sneezing 10 + times in a row, your nose dripping, eyes full of tears, one hand trying to grab a tissue, the other holding the wheel, barely being able to see the road. no thanks!
Yep, it's so scary when this happens.
Has anyone taken injections for skin reactions from pet allergies?
huh, you can get an injection for hayfever?
and when you say tried them all, is this including nasal sprays as well as tablets?
I've never heard of these injections, how long does it last?
sounds a bit intrusive.