anyone else with allergies??

Sorry about posting a third time in a week, but this is my week of "issues"!

My allergies are killing me!!!!

Not only do I have allergies to pollen and everything outside, but my dog is also loosing her hair  (yes, I have slight allergies to my dog - it isnt bad except when she loses her hair)

I used to take Zyrtec before I got pregnant.  Since I got pregnant, I haven't taken anything at all up until this week (I am 31w4d).  I took two benadryl tablets this week because it was absolutely necessary, but my husband doesnt want me taking it often...

Just wondering - anyone else with allergies?  What are you taking?  What did your doctor recommend???

[archer0000]

I FEEL YOU PAIN!!! I am only 17 weeks but for the last 3 weeks now my allergies are HORRIBLE!!! My eyes are so itchy and watery.My throat is scratchy! I have had to break down and take some benadryl! I had no choice so I feel your pain!!

[rubyolivia]

How dare you say the "A" word!!! I am sooo miserable! Coughing, runny nose (when it's not stuffy), super sore throat, waaay too much sneezing, and my chest is achey (achy). I'm taking a tylenol for my throat pain along with those Luden's cough drops (that probably aren't even really working) and also LOTS of OJ and a vitamin C drop a day. My throat hurts alot less today that it has but everything else is still just as bad. Ughhhh!

[Hulahut]

I'm 31w4d and my OB is completely comfortable with me taking Claritin - hope that helps!

[keepingfaith]

I understand where you are coming from as well!  Mine have been horrible as well and caused a bacterial infection in my respiratory system.  My OB prescribed Zyrtec for me to start taking.  She said it was fine to take and I am 14 weeks pregnant.  I hope you feel better!

[Torra325]

I'm not preggers as of yet, but my dr. knows we are trying and prescribed Rhinocort nasal spray.  Said it's safe to use during pregnancy.  I've also tried Zyrtec, Allegra, Nasonex, Claritin, Flonase...the list goes on and on... and I like Rhinocort the best of any of these.  I personally hate nasal sprays as I would much rather take a pill, but it works much better than anything I've tried so far.  Hope that helps!! :)

[Loki33]

I have the WORST allergies and I have Asthma too. I take Benadryl every night and when I am desperate during the day, I take Zyrtec and my doctor said it is perfectly fine. I also have Rhinocort for night time but hardly use it because I take enough already. I am also on Singlair and 2 inhalors for my Asthma. I had a CVS and no genetic defects.

[sallystar]

I'm 21 weeks tomorrow and Claritin is on the "A-Okay" list according to my doc.  I've been taking it daily.  Hope that helps!

[BearHitch]

I actually JUST developed allergies and asthma, and my doctor put me on Singulair (sp?).  I haven't taken it long enough to know if it works, but she said it works with both since they couldn't put me on an inhaler... and also to say that I feel your pain :)

[rubyolivia]

Singular is awesome! I took it pre pregnancy for asthma and allergies but went off of it.....because i guess I was just too lazy to go get it refilled last time. I have a doc appt. on Friday and plan to ask his advice on what to take!

[nikkicole827]

im there too!  I sneeze so much and it's so embarrassing.  I've actually done that the whole pregnancy.  But now that the weather has warmed and the grass is being cut I am getting quite irritated.  4 more months.  man that seems like forever!  But I know she's worth it.  I know we can take Benadryl but that stuff just KNOCKS ME OUT!  I read ina  magazine to talk to doc about claritin?  If things get worse, I will def. have to ask him!

[jberm]

I've been taking zyrtec throughout my whole pregnancy and I'm 22 weeks. All my docs say it's fine.

[pookie1121]

That is really strange.  My doctor told me not to take Zyrtec!!! (but said that Benadryl is ok, if necessary)  

Benadryl just makes me REALLY tired...and my DH doesn't think that it is a good idea for me to take too much of any medication (he also doesnt have allergies and doesn't TRULY understand my suffering!)  This is our first child and he is very/overly protective...

The good thing is : I showed him all your posts, and I think he realizes that many people take allergy medicines while pregnant!  I have a feeling he will relax a little if I have to take a tablet here and there for the next couple of weeks.  Thanks girls!  

I just hope this allergy season goes by quickly!