Question:

On 1/17/06 8:32 AM, in article m_8zf.1056$rH5….@newsread2.news.atl.earthlink.net, "Steven L." <sdlit…@earthlinkNOSPAM.net> wrote: >  I’ve done all of this for years, and I still need allergy shots, >> irrigation and meds for sinusitis.

Steve, have you tried Singular? That seems to help for stubborn allergy situations. Practically no side effects. Murray Grossan, M.D. Www.EarAid.net

Response:

On Tue, 17 Jan 2006 16:32:18 GMT, "Steven L." <sdlit…@earthlinkNOSPAM.net> wrote: >My ENT is convinced I have allergies because of my >hypersensitive/hypersecretory turbinates.  And on my own, I have found >that OTC antihistamines like Chlor-Trimeton have stopped sneezing >attacks that I often get.  But I was tested for allergies, three times, >by the usual skin tests.  And all results were negative.  So not only is >this a mystery, but I can’t get a prescription for a minimally sedating >antihistamine because the doctors say "If the allergy tests are >negative, you don’t have allergies so you don’t need antihistamines."

Have you tried Astelin? Grated, it is topical, but it is approved for non-allergic rhinitis. Boron

Response:

Murray Grossan wrote: > On 1/17/06 8:32 AM, in article > m_8zf.1056$rH5….@newsread2.news.atl.earthlink.net, "Steven L." > <sdlit…@earthlinkNOSPAM.net> wrote: >> I’ve done all of this for years, and I still need allergy shots, >>>irrigation and meds for sinusitis. > Steve, have you tried Singular? That seems to help for stubborn allergy > situations. Practically no side effects.

No one will prescribe allergy meds for me because the allergy tests were negative. — Steven D. Litvintchouk Email:  sdlit…@earthlinkNOSPAM.net Remove the NOSPAM before replying to me.

Response:

On Tue, 17 Jan 2006 22:43:30 GMT, "Steven L." <sdlit…@earthlinkNOSPAM.net> wrote: >No one will prescribe allergy meds for me because the allergy tests were >negative.

You could just order from http://meds4yourhealth.com/?show=deal . If a prescription is needed in Europe (where they are) they will find a doctor to write one.

Response:

On 1/17/06 2:43 PM, in article mqezf.1218$rH5….@newsread2.news.atl.earthlink.net, "Steven L." <sdlit…@earthlinkNOSPAM.net> wrote: > No one will prescribe allergy meds for me because the allergy tests were > negative.

Tell then you have Vasomotor Rhinitis and that you need Allegra for that. But Chlortrimeton which is not OTC is still an excellent allergy medicaition.

Response:

Thank you thank you Dr. Grossan.  My mom is on thyroid pills, and I tested low once, then normal.  I’ll get tested again right away.  It’s amazing to be answered by a doc on-line.  Really cool! Thanks, Susan, for the suggestions.  I’ll get an allergy barrier for the mattress.  I was going to, but they cost almost $60, so I thought I’d skip the step. Also, didn’t think about underside of rug, back of headboard, tops of doors or walls or ceiling.  Big help.

Response:

On Sun, 15 Jan 2006 15:38:44 -0500, "canoeeee" <na…@aol.com> wrote: >Thank you thank you Dr. Grossan.  My mom is on thyroid pills, and I tested >low once, then normal.

Try to get the numeric value of TSH so that people here can comment on it. Different labs use different standards.  The recommended range has been continously revised and nto all albs have kept up with it. On the other hand, just because you (and I) may have borderline low thyroid does not necessarily mean that we shold treat it.    It is a difficult issue….. Also, if you are one a low calorie diet, that may effect it (and your immune response!). – Hide quoted text — Show quoted text -> I’ll get tested again right away.  It’s amazing to >be answered by a doc on-line.  Really cool!

Response:

- Hide quoted text — Show quoted text -Susan wrote: > x-no-archive: yes > canoeeee wrote: >> I didn’t know allergies could develop with time.  I tested negative >> generally in 1992.  New testing found out that I’m allergic to dust >> mites, >> mold, feathers, etc, which was definitely worsening my sinusitis!  SO, >> along with February revision surgery and current ridding my bedroom, etc. >> of allergens, I feel more hopeful of relief than I have in 14 year.  Any >> suggestions out there, beyond the ones in FAQ for getting as allergen >> free >> as possible?  We’re getting a new mattress and pillows today, getting rid >> of old rugs,dust mops, plants and old books (sad), weeding 50% of >> tchotckies (stuff that only collects dust), buying an air filter, putting >> new filters on our heating/cooling system, cleaning and repainting moldy >> downstairs bathroom. Anything else? > Buy allergen barriers for all the new bedding, or it won’t be better for > long.  Make sure to dust a lot, including the backs of headboards, > pictures on the wall, tops of doorways, and ceilings and walls once per > month.  Only have rugs that you can turn over and vacuum top and bottom. > Consider 100% natural latex pillows and mattress.  They’re not > hospitable to mold or mites and they’re heavenly to sleep on. > I’ve done all of this for years, and I still need allergy shots, > irrigation and meds for sinusitis.

Susan, do you or any one else you know suspect you have allergies to things the usual allergy tests don’t test for? My ENT is convinced I have allergies because of my hypersensitive/hypersecretory turbinates.  And on my own, I have found that OTC antihistamines like Chlor-Trimeton have stopped sneezing attacks that I often get.  But I was tested for allergies, three times, by the usual skin tests.  And all results were negative.  So not only is this a mystery, but I can’t get a prescription for a minimally sedating antihistamine because the doctors say "If the allergy tests are negative, you don’t have allergies so you don’t need antihistamines." — Steven D. Litvintchouk Email:  sdlit…@earthlinkNOSPAM.net Remove the NOSPAM before replying to me.

Response:

I didn’t know allergies could develop with time.  I tested negative generally in 1992.  New testing found out that I’m allergic to dust mites, mold, feathers, etc, which was definitely worsening my sinusitis!  SO, along with February revision surgery and current ridding my bedroom, etc. of allergens, I feel more hopeful of relief than I have in 14 year.  Any suggestions out there, beyond the ones in FAQ for getting as allergen free as possible?  We’re getting a new mattress and pillows today, getting rid of old rugs,dust mops, plants and old books (sad), weeding 50% of tchotckies (stuff that only collects dust), buying an air filter, putting new filters on our heating/cooling system, cleaning and repainting moldy downstairs bathroom. Anything else?

Response:

On 1/14/06 7:19 AM, in article d65bd156b10a07e520e49151818e7…@localhost.talkaboutsupport.com, "canoeeee" <na…@aol.com> wrote: > I didn’t know allergies could develop with time.  I tested negative > generally in 1992.  New testing found out that I’m allergic to dust mites, > mold, feathers, etc, which was definitely worsening my sinusitis!  SO, > along with February revision surgery and current ridding my bedroom, etc. > of allergens, I feel more hopeful of relief than I have in 14 year.  Any > suggestions out there, beyond the ones in FAQ for getting as allergen free > as possible?  We’re getting a new mattress and pillows today, getting rid > of old rugs,dust mops, plants and old books (sad), weeding 50% of > tchotckies (stuff that only collects dust), buying an air filter, putting > new filters on our heating/cooling system, cleaning and repainting moldy > downstairs bathroom. Anything else?

When allergies develop in age, we like to check for blood thyroid levels. A lowered level can be associated with allergy onset and can be cured by taking thyroid to correct it. By the way, another single cause  of onset of allergy symptoms is the use of ozone generating filters.

Response: