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Originally Posted by RabbitLuvr

I think the barrage of antibiotics I have taken in the last four to five years has had more of a negative impact on my overall health than the Zyrtec has.

This sounds similar to what my brother has dealt with. He's had chronic sinus infections for years, has had sinus surgeries, and constantly been given anti biotics over the past several years to the point where his body seems to have become immune to them.

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Originally Posted by RunnerVeggie

Have you seen a doctor about your allergies? For example, maybe a prescription nasal spray would work for you.

^This. Personally I would go to a doctor and ask him/her about alternatives to the Zyrtec. I'd also try the Neti Pot no matter how gross it sounds. Sticking a little teapot in your nostrils sounds more tolerable than living in allergy misery.

 

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Originally Posted by danakscully64

Those are a little too pricey for me to try. I've been seen numerous times by doctors, it's just allergies. I was told when I was 11 "Blonde hair, fair skin, light eyes... You are definitely suffering from allergies." I guess people with recessive genes are more likely to have allergies. I live in one of the worst places for allergies and asthma too, in a smoggy valley. When I lived in both Texas and Florida, I don't even remember taking any allergy medicine.

I have never heard of such a thing. I know people of all different hair, skin, and eye colors that suffer from allergies.

 

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Originally Posted by danakscully64

Of course everyone can suffer from allergies, but I guess it might be more common with fair people. I don't know, the doctor didn't elaborate and I can't really find anything about it online.

Well it's an interesting theory but I'm glad it doesn't relate to me at all.

I'm very fair skinned and have never had allergies (thank the FSM).

Were your allergies better in Texas?

 

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Originally Posted by danakscully64

They were. Much better.

Well there ya go. Move outta California. Problem solved.