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Two years ago a new road began to be constructed between two points in my locality which really disrupted the local traffic flow, almost every trip in my car has been bumper to bumper making my journey about five times longer.
Over this period my throat mucus has got to a really high and uncomfortable level.
I am convinced that this is due to my sensitivity to the extra exhaust pollution from the close proximity vehicles.
I suppose most of those who suffer like me drive vehicles, we are in an enclosed space with the pollution entering in various orifices, opening a window only makes it worse.
I intend wearing a face mask over the next four weeks to see if this helps.
At least if I am sensitive to it and react by coughing it up, this must be better than not realising and have it entering my lungs?View Thread



I have had a confirmed medical plastic allergy by a Nashua allergist in Nh as well as one from a doctor named Anthony Morris in Mendocino California . For the past 9 years I have endured numerous ambulance emergencies with difficulty breathing, swelling, hives, painful peeling lips, depression, and seizures that have resulted in brain damage. I have had to relearn to read and write. It has come to my attention that I am far from alone in suffering from syntheticestrogens and chemicals from plastics in our food and in our environment. I believe that laws must be implemented to protect people and the eco-system from this multi-billion dollar industry.
Most food comes in plastics and this makes life quite difficult. I am 24 years old and currently enrolled in community college in Mendocino and have started my own non-profit (focused on preventing depression),View Thread



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Finding adequate treatment that actually works without all of the side effects can be quite the process. It seems like you are on the right track by having an open line of communication with your doctor.
If you check out Flonase and Loratadine in the WebMD Drugs & Supplements center, there are hundreds of reviews.
Here is the link to user reviews for Flonase: http://www.webmd.com/drugs/drugreview-1474-Flonase nasal.aspx?drugid=1474&drugname=Flonase nasal .
You might be able to find relevant information there.View Thread



I completely understand your concern. I have a sensitivity to pollen as well, and it is incredibly difficult to manage.
Were you ever able to see a doctor? Please let us know how you're doing.
Here is some relevant information about pollen allergies. I hope that it helps!
http://www.webmd.com/allergies/guide/pollen_allergies_overviewView Thread






I would definitely consult a doctor before attempting to use anything that could have Propylene Glycol in it since you're allergic to it. It's better to be safe than sorry, so getting confirmation from your doctor would be the best route to go!
Thanks for posting.View Thread






Have you tried other milk substitutes like soy, almond, rice, or oat milk?View Thread



Does your wife tend to notice the symptoms more in one setting than another? Or around certain possible irritants like car exhaust, dust, or cigarette smoke?
This article has some basics about eye allergies including some options to possibly help reduce symptoms (antihistamines and over-the-counter eye drops). There is also a slideshow with tips on how to tackle eye allergies that she might find helpful: http://www.webmd.com/allergies/understanding-eye-allergies
Please keep us posted, and I hope some of these suggestions help!View Thread




She went to all doctors and then finally saw a naturopath. She was diagnosed with Leaky Gut Syndrome.
Western doctors will laugh and say it doesn't exist, but she's cured now ... After throwing thousands of dollars into ER visits and Western medicine testing, put on drugs that cause more harm than good and exasperate the issue.
Take a chance and see a reputable Naturopathic Doctor, ask about "Leaky Gut Syndrome."View Thread



People that come into my work space or near me on public transport cough around me and itch their eyes. I spoke to my family and they told me I'm paranoid that every one is human.. I'm like NO, this is totally diffrent. It's when I enter a room or they enter my space.. I have been told I should be cleansed that I could have had bad wishes set on me... I'm not that spiritual so have not as yet. It's be coming upsetting and I want to know why this is happening to me. I had a stranger telling me I have a high energy and that people sense this. I don't know what it is and confused by it. It's nothing to do with dust/dirt/heigine.. I shower in the morning and after work. I have OCD. I have recently started to get high ringing tones in my right eat and the doctor said all is ok. I'm starting to feel like an out cast! What next will I start seeing the dead. Its a relife to see others are go in through the same.... not happy to as it as its makibg my life crap. I commute to London and every day go through this treatment....View Thread




I have been reading some older threads regarding swollen lips. For the past several years, I also have swelling of my lips, usually just the bottom and just on one side. Initially it feels like a cold sore is coming on, or sun blister type of feeling. It seems to be random, once every 4 months or so.
I am very conscious of my health and weight. I'm a runner, exercising 5-6 days a week. I try to not eat carbs unless they are vegetables (some fruit). I only mention this because my episodes have only occurred after eating out. That said (and I have not been to an allergist), I believe that it is some sort of additive, preservative, dye?? I don't usually use processed, packaged products and it has never happened when I cook for myself. I was wondering if anyone else has had a similar experience and more information? I read that the combination of Pepcid AC and Benadryl will help?? Thanks in advance. DebView Thread








Does anyone out there have any idea as to what this is?View Thread



I have epipens so I wouldn't die if that happened. The problem is that it is going to be days before I can see a specialist to deal with the situation. In the meantime, I'm worried about what will happen if I repeatedly go into anaphylactic shock. Will the epipens stop working eventually? Should I just go to the ER now to see if they can give me medication to prevent that from happening?View Thread






Got myself allery tested and was allergic to dust and undergoing sublingual immunotherapy.A month or so.
The cough gets coming all the time not large amounts but it does come sometimes.I thought it to be something big but it's because of allergy plus I got an enlarged nasal bone which I need to get operated like a piece of cherry on the cake!.
Does this happen to someone from u guys?.View Thread



Let me share that I not only get external reactions but internal as well. When I take a vitamin or a prescription med which contains PG, I flush and my blood pressure spikes about 30 to 40 points. On the long road to discover what was causing my problems, I found out the I am allergic to formaldehyde. The connection is that when propylene glycol breaks down in the liver it produces three distinct chemicals, two of which are in the formaldehyde family.View Thread



I have taken Singulair and Zyrtec together many times. My daughter has as well.
I hope that helps you.
SonyaView Thread



I have eczema from 8 until 16, when I moved to Ukraine. It came back again when I returned to Vietnam in 2008. (I thought it could be weather allergy, but after living 3 months in San Diego - I didn't find the same effects like when I lived in Ukraine)
It became severe in 2011, then doctor prescribe me 16mg medrol tablets (2 tablet/day), down to 1 tablet/day after 5 days. But after that, I cannot avoid using medrol for next 5 years.
After several tries, I reduced using medrol to one 4mg medrol tablet/day - then for a week, and now I didn't use it for 15 days and feel well, however some scratch and itchy remained.
To reach this condition, I take per day: 1 tablet of 10mg Zyrtec, 3 tablets of Adus (each contains 50mg Ursodesoxycholic acid, Thiamine monotrate 10mg, Riboflavin 5mg), 9 tablets of Ca-gai-leo (extracts from Solanum Trilobatum) and Dermovat ointment. I took bath with cool water and ocean salt for 20 min everyday - I feel better after bath.
I made blood test, that show me having allergy on cats (but indeed, I feel comfort with cats). In practice, I saw allergic symptoms intense after consuming excessive alcohol, but it's okay with a little of wine or beer.
Even though, eczema symptoms remained - now it on fingers (previously on hands and legs), and some small in hands and legs. I'd like to ask if I could using the same tablets described above for a long time just to keep my skin disease not to intensify, or I could take another treatment to depressed all symptoms.
Thank you a lot./View Thread


On the allergy part, the best way seems to be for me to clinically 'prove' each allergy by trialing them in groups. Then pair down from the groups. I did more allergy testing and as a result, I'm quite limited to protein groups. Rice is the worst, as I strongly react to it, and I work in Southeast Asia, which means I have very limited access to proteins. So, for right now, I am limiting what I can, but I know it's not feasible for me to totally remove the offending food items.
As far as my liver is concerned, my liver enzymes are still elevated (currently), and come and go in cycles. Sometimes they are elevated; sometimes normal. It just comes and goes, and the liver biopsy found hepatocyte unrest but found no cause.
I think my best guess is autoimmune.
Anyways, going to see if the NIH can help me...View Thread






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Use a nasal decongestant spray before using to open the passages. Use warm water (20 sec. in microwave works for me) with 1/2 amount of salt. Often hardly any water comes out because my sinuses are still blocked, so I close the one nostril and try to breath in the water from the Neti pot. The water will go down my throat, and this really helps clear things. I stop a few times and just blow out both nostrils and get a lot of clear slime out. I keep going, switching nostrils, up to 6 Neti pots full, until there is not much slime coming out. I'm still looking for a more permanent solution, but the Neti pot has made life bearable.View Thread









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