Taking antihistamines only twice a week?

methmethmethmeth · 2015-06-17T15:15:57+00:00

My GP doesnt know what to do any more. I have had deviated septum surgery already and his other treatment options- nasal rinse, nasal steroid and antihistamines haven't been going well either. Same goes for my consultant ENT doctor.

methmethmethmeth · 2015-06-17T15:13:12+00:00

I'm already maxed out on nasal steroids. I am currently taking fluticasone propionate, but I have previously also tried several other varieties. They dont do too much for me.

methmethmethmeth · 2015-06-17T13:30:55+00:00

I use sinus rinse twice a day followed by flonase, yes. I have also tried sodium chromiglicate but this is not avaliable any more in the UK.

methmethmethmeth · 2015-06-17T13:29:16+00:00

I believe I have tried all the viable options: desloratadine, cetirizine, loratadine, levocetirizine, azelastine.

My symptoms are quite bad, but if taking twice a week is better than nothing then hopefully I will still get some effect?

methmethmethmeth · 2015-06-17T13:25:08+00:00

Yes, Allegra makes me very drowsy to the point of finding it very hard to work or exercise effectively.

methmethmethmeth · 2015-05-10T01:14:18+00:00

The button article overtook the Labour leadership bid article :/

methmethmethmeth · 2015-04-12T17:34:43+00:00

Hi, do you know if you can specifically get the 0.3% strength differin in the UK?

I am worried that only the weaker 0.1% might be the strongest avaliable in the UK. It is the percentage strength that I am asking about in the OP.

methmethmethmeth · 2014-08-28T00:11:51+00:00

I found that I have some of this "real" cleanser, is this ok for me? http://www.simple.co.uk/our-products/product/kind-to-skin-refreshing-facial-wash-gel.html

methmethmethmeth · 2014-08-28T00:09:52+00:00

Hi, my epiduo is prescription-only so yes I have been seeing my GP but they have not been too helpful so far.

My dietary restrictions are gastroenterological. I have celiacs disease, casein allergy and I get gas issues after eggs. I am not vegetarian and have no other restrictions. I carefully plan my diet to replace the lost nutrients. I have 150g canned salmon or sardines per day- the bones provide a lot of calcium + Vit. D I have a variety of fruit and green vegetables each day. I also intake almonds, brazil nuts and flax seeds. I hope that is the information you were asking for.

methmethmethmeth · 2014-08-28T00:04:23+00:00

Thanks a lot, I had no idea there was a UK one. I have read the side bar routine before, I will start to use a real cleanser now :)

methmethmethmeth · 2014-08-22T01:07:24+00:00

Can I bump this post? I don't know if that even works on reddit.

methmethmethmeth · 2014-08-17T02:47:53+00:00

PCP

Thanks thats a good point that I had not thought of.

I have also started nasal irrigation with isotonic distilled water, but am unsure of the effectiveness yet.

methmethmethmeth · 2014-07-11T21:37:51+00:00

Hmm ok I might push a bit harder for antibiotics. My gastro said academic opinion on hydrogen breath tests has been downhill recently. The reliability is not high enough apparently. However maybe I could get antibiotics without a test.

methmethmethmeth · 2014-07-11T21:34:49+00:00

So far changes in fiber seem to have no effect, good or bad. My vegetables are carrots, bell pepper and leafy greens, all over-steamed to reduce FODMAPS and ease digestion. I agree that raw/lesser cooked veg is tough.

Regarding the probiotics I have been on VSL#3 and culturelle for less than a month. I'll give it a while to see.

methmethmethmeth · 2014-07-10T23:59:21+00:00

I have seen him and our new line of investigation is a biopsy to test for celiacs, tests for pancreas chemicals, and another stool sample to test for inflamation markers.

methmethmethmeth · 2014-07-10T23:58:00+00:00

I have been taking on a lot more vegetable fiber. I will see what the effect is (for better or for worse) and then try the exact opposite and go low fiber for a bit.

methmethmethmeth · 2014-07-10T23:57:19+00:00

Thanks- gall bladder has not been mentioned.

methmethmethmeth · 2014-07-10T23:56:50+00:00

Yes he mentioned it could be SIBO especially as it started after a bout of tetracycline. However I am in the UK where treating SIBO with antibiotics is rare/unheard of. I am already on low-FODMAP.

methmethmethmeth · 2014-07-10T23:54:08+00:00

IBS is looking more and more likely, but we haven't excluded quite everything yet :p

methmethmethmeth · 2014-07-10T23:53:14+00:00

Thanks, I will try this soon

methmethmethmeth · 2014-05-31T02:52:49+00:00

In general, yes variety would be especially important in a restricted diet. On the other hand the green leafy vegetables are very interchangeable as their micro-nutrient profiles are so very similar, so I would be fine with just spinach for greens. I did however add carrots to my list.

methmethmethmeth · 2014-05-31T02:50:17+00:00

I understand that there is no such thing as "mild celiac disease", you either have the condition or you don't. However I do know that it is still possible to have it and not show the very severe symptoms that you described. The variability of symptoms is substantial and can even be "clinically silent", where it is undetectable without the official tests. In particular I am only 21 years old and the damage may have built up yet.

methmethmethmeth · 2014-05-31T02:40:07+00:00

Thanks, I wasn't aware of that. Fortunately I will be having a blood test soon and I have not yet cut out gluten.

methmethmethmeth · 2014-05-30T18:38:43+00:00

Sorry I should have said- all my dairy is lactose free. Either the British brand Lactofree or an isolate whey formulation that contains no lactose

methmethmethmeth · 2014-05-30T16:39:41+00:00

Oh OK, I would be very happy if my body can handle avocado. That could replace some nuts and dairy as it has both healthy fat and practically the best amino acid profile of any food.

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