watsonr Posted January 15, 2015 Share I had terrible allergies and sinus problems. 2 years ago my ENT recommended I use a spray called Avamys daily. Not cheap per bottle but lasts just over 2 months with one spray in each nostril. It has worked better than any cortisone pills or injections I used to take. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
King_Crispy Posted January 15, 2015 Share I had terrible allergies and sinus problems. 2 years ago my ENT recommended I use a spray called Avamys daily. Not cheap per bottle but lasts just over 2 months with one spray in each nostril. It has worked better than any cortisone pills or injections I used to take.Works very well Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
fanievb Posted January 15, 2015 Share FWIW, Deselex also has a generic called Desaway... works for me! And a fair bit kinder on the pocket than Deseway. I also use a mild cortisone spray I feel it coming on - Clenil Aq. also one called Dazit Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Wayne Potgieter Posted January 15, 2015 Share Ok. Got the injection . Also got avamys . Time to kick this pig Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Maniax Posted January 15, 2015 Share My best friend during hayfever season (sept/oct/nov) is called Allergex. Never go anywhere without it. But be careful some people cant handle it. Gave my wife one once. She slept for a day (even when she was awake) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SwissVan Posted January 16, 2015 Share Go for an allergy test and the required immunization injections, works very well and for a loooong time. I had it done in 1980 and only now does it feel like its wearing off, or maybe its just the pollen in Europe which is far worse / different to SA Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Wayne Potgieter Posted January 16, 2015 Share Holy crap that injection is awesome. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
EmptyB Posted January 16, 2015 Share My best friend during hayfever season (sept/oct/nov) is called Allergex. Never go anywhere without it. But be careful some people cant handle it. Gave my wife one once. She slept for a day (even when she was awake) My wife always sleeps after I give her one??? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
marko35s Posted January 16, 2015 Share My wife always sleeps after I give her one???If ever something needed to be rephrased [emoji1] Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Uni Posted January 16, 2015 Share deselexhttp://www.drugfreesport.org.za/online-medication-check/Flipping expensive, but works quickly and keeps symptoms at bay for a good long time. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Uni Posted January 16, 2015 Share Holy crap that injection is awesome.Where'd you get it? GP or can you just get it at a chemist. I Can't handle the itchy eyes Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Wayne Potgieter Posted January 16, 2015 Share Where'd you get it? GP or can you just get it at a chemist. I Can't handle the itchy eyes Went to medicross. Gp prescribed . Nurse installed Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Maniax Posted January 16, 2015 Share If ever something needed to be rephrased [emoji1]Hehehehe Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Uni Posted January 18, 2015 Share Went to medicross. Gp prescribed . Nurse installedHad a chat with my pharmacist.. He doesn't recommend using cortosone for treating Hayfever. He thinks the side effect risks aren't worth it so I just topped up on my pills Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
funjunkie Posted January 18, 2015 Share Had a chat with my pharmacist.. He doesn't recommend using cortosone for treating Hayfever. He thinks the side effect risks aren't worth it so I just topped up on my pills Give your pharmacist a Bells. It is not a good idea at all to treat hayfever with a steroid injection.The side effect profile v/s the benefits are not worth it.The side effects of corticosteroids include: Weight gain, hyperglycaemia, hypertension, osteoporosis, immunosuppression, impaired growth in children, muscle weakness and suppression of the adrenal gland which could be potentially life threatening as it could lead to an adrenal crisis. There are two methods to treat hay fever.1. Anti Histamines 2. Intranasal corticosteroid sprays. (these work locally in the nose and have little systemic absorption so they cause few systemic side effects) They can be used together in difficult to treat cases. STAY AWAY FROM STEROID INJESTIONS. (Celestone Soluspan) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Wayne Potgieter Posted January 19, 2015 Share Give your pharmacist a Bells. It is not a good idea at all to treat hayfever with a steroid injection.The side effect profile v/s the benefits are not worth it.The side effects of corticosteroids include: Weight gain, hyperglycaemia, hypertension, osteoporosis, immunosuppression, impaired growth in children, muscle weakness and suppression of the adrenal gland which could be potentially life threatening as it could lead to an adrenal crisis. There are two methods to treat hay fever.1. Anti Histamines 2. Intranasal corticosteroid sprays. (these work locally in the nose and have little systemic absorption so they cause few systemic side effects) They can be used together in difficult to treat cases. STAY AWAY FROM STEROID INJESTIONS. (Celestone Soluspan)ordinarily, i would agree. However after 3 months of daily nasal sprays and antihistamines. That one injection has changed everything. No more sniffles, sneezing or itchy eyes. NONE. Surely the cumulative effect of 3 months of meds cant be good either, also, to a much smaller efficiency. All i can say, is that i am very grateful for DieBees' suggestion on the injection. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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