Quote from: Bradders on June 22, 2020, 11:07:49 amI'm constantly exhausted due to hayfever and the meds I have to take for it.This is probably really basic advice but have you tried switching drugs? There’s Loratadine and Cetirizine- either will sort your symptoms out to some degree but one of them will also make you constantly tired- which one that is seems to vary from person to person.
I'm constantly exhausted due to hayfever and the meds I have to take for it.
Quote from: Bradders on June 22, 2020, 11:07:49 amI really hate this time of year for bouldering, it's always too hot or humid and I'm constantly exhausted due to hayfever and the meds I have to take for it. Really frustrating. Cannot understand how other people just seem to be able to carry on functioning.I've always wondered this. Even if I didn't sport climb during the summer, I wouldn't even contemplate bouldering in the heat. Good effort sticking with it.
I really hate this time of year for bouldering, it's always too hot or humid and I'm constantly exhausted due to hayfever and the meds I have to take for it. Really frustrating. Cannot understand how other people just seem to be able to carry on functioning.
The hay fever thing this time of year is a nightmare for some of us. As well as feeling tired my joints get puffy and my knuckles sore, which isn't conducive to climbing hard. I've found the fluticasone propionate nasal sprays to be a partial fix...
Stu - is that the one branded as Pirinase? If so that’s what I switched to a couple of years back (been a 40 year plus sufferer..). Otherwise the Zirtek (citrizide?) and beconase combo works ok.
Quote from: tomtom on June 22, 2020, 04:23:03 pmStu - is that the one branded as Pirinase? If so that’s what I switched to a couple of years back (been a 40 year plus sufferer..). Otherwise the Zirtek (citrizide?) and beconase combo works ok.That's the badger
I'd noticed my hayfever had been bad this year
Or move to the coast (possibly a less drastic option!)... when I lived in Aberystwyth
Yep, was aware of the variation over life - my dad developed it in his fifties having never suffered before. Mine’s varied a fair amount, but I think a lot of it has been to do with location and whatever crops were grown in that area. I think rapeseed is one of the things that sets it off
Do you not get any side effects from the pseudoephedrine? I think I have had that stuff from Spain and it definitely works in clearing your head but the side effects of the pseudoepherdrine are too much for me so I avoid it in all medications if possible. I get heart palpitations and feel on edge!