Allergies [Re: Ummm...]

Ragweed is not my friend.

I have been watching this for my area:
http://www.wunderground.com/DisplayPollen.asp

Ragweed is not my friend.  It tells you what the predominant pollens
are, but doesn't really break it down.

Did I mention ? -- ragweed is not my friend.

Blah.

On Mon, Aug 21, 2006 at 10:03:34AM -0400, Bonnie & Bill Morgan wrote:
> Sue, I have terrible allergies, too.  Do you know what you are allergic to?
> What do you do when you have an attack?  Is it primarily sinus symptoms?  If
> so, there may be a few things to make you more comfortable, in addition to
> some of the newer medications (mostly prescription) out on the market.  I
> use Rhinocort with great success.  If I'm out, I've found steamy showers,
> standing over a pot of boiling water or eating a nice large bowl of chicken
> soup will give some temporary relief.  If your DH will give you a nice
> gentle pressure over your sinus cavities, that too can give temporary
> relief.  There is so much more that can be done to help alleviate symptoms
> that was not available years ago.  And if you get allergy attacks frequently
> and they keep you from enjoying what you love to do, I'd recommend checking
> into getting allergy shots.  It's a long term investment, but over time, it
> does seem to help.
> 
> Here is hoping you are feeling better today!
> 
> Blessings,
> Bonnie (SW OH - zone 5) 
> 
> -----Original Message-----
> From: owner-gardenchat@hort.net [o*@hort.net] On Behalf
> Of SueNY
> Sent: Sunday, August 20, 2006 9:28 PM
> To: gardenchat@hort.net
> Subject: Re: [CHAT] Ummm...
> 
> Haven't done a thing today..not even a visit to the garden. My allergies
> flared up big time and it feels like I have a stack of bricks on my face.
> Not fun. :-(
> 
> 
> Sue(6B)
> 
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