About 2 weeks ago there was a short news blip on MSNBC that quoted a medical
report stating that oral allergy medications simply aren't effective enough
and the nasal medications are much better. The combination being the most
effective treatment. Having had allergies and hay fever all my life, been
through all the shots, each new anti-histamine and decongestant that's come
down the line, I never found any relief until they came out with the nasal
medications such as Vancenase, Beconase, and Flonase. I've also noticed
that now that I am not constantly congested in the Fall, I no longer have
the previously annual Fall sinus infections.
Congrats Jay, glad you found some relief!.
Jim Burns
"Jay Honeck" wrote in message
news:rE_8d.200186$D%.47239@attbi_s51...
Last spring, the topic came up here about flying with hay fever. As a
life-long hay fever sufferer, I know what it's like to spend weeks on end
living with a box of kleenex, stuffed head, and itchy eyes -- so I was
VERY
interested in what was discussed.
Someone here suggested "Flonase" nasal spray as a potential relief for hay
fever symptoms. Since I was already taking Allegra (and have for
years) --
and Mary was already taking Flonase -- it was pretty easy for me to
experiment with the two. I immediately started using Flonase in the
morning, and taking my usual Allegra dosage twice daily.
Almost immediately I noticed a complete abatement of symptoms, but I
wanted
to wait till the worst part of hay fever season (for me, fall) was over,
before passing final judgment.
Well, with the coming of the first frost (marking the official end of hay
fever season in Iowa) the results are in. I am cured.
For the first time in my life, I spent an entire summer outdoors, boating,
hiking, camping, mowing lawns, swimming -- with NO ALLERGY SYMPTOMS.
Occasionally my eyes would still itch a bit -- but I had NO running nose,
and NO sneezing fits.
You can't believe how amazing this is for me. My sneezing fits in late
summer are legendary, often going on to the point of hyperventilation. My
wife would annually buy another dozen handkerchiefs, and I would easily go
through several each day.
This year, I have not used ANY handkerchiefs. None. It's almost
unbelievable.
At my annual checkup earlier this month, I mentioned this miracle to my
doctor, who confirmed that others have found the same relief from the
combination of Allegra and Flonase. He immediately gave me a prescription
of my own for Flonase, and congratulated me on discovering a "cure." (I
thought for sure he was going to bitch at me for "mixing and matching,"
but
he did not.)
A million thanks goes out to whomever suggested it. You have truly
changed
my life for the better!
--
Jay Honeck
Iowa City, IA
Pathfinder N56993
www.AlexisParkInn.com
"Your Aviation Destination"
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