Need an allergy medicine. - Interstitial Cystitis Network Support Forum

laconmcarthur · 09-09-2009, 05:52 AM

So I can't breathe and sound like an 80 year old man when I talk. Not knowing any better, I took and Allegra-D a few nights ago, well, I'm still in a flare from it. I'm about to throw the IC rules out the window and just take something because I'm so miserable. I have terrible allergies, what do you guys take for your allergies, all of this is so confusing and I can't figure out what would be "safe" to take.

Pink26 · 09-09-2009, 12:30 PM

I have allergies as well I take zyrtec and also a nose spray fluonise? not sure of the name but my doc said nose sprays dont bother the bladder.Hope this helps!

laconmcarthur · 09-11-2009, 05:12 PM

Thanks, I finally shook that cold, I took claritin, but I'm not sure it didn't make me flare. I took that allegra D almost a week ago and my bladder may still be made at me for taking it.

duana · 10-10-2009, 06:06 AM

i also took allegra and noticed a worsening in my ic symptoms which put me back into a flare.has anyone else noticed that allegra causes flares?what is good to take for allergies for someone with ic?

duana

Diamic65 · 10-11-2009, 09:11 AM

I use Nasonex for mine. I have them really bad in the spring and in the fall and winter. It even affects my bladder. So my URO put me on Vistaril for my bladder. Only thing with it is the weight gain I HATE that part of it. But it helps my bladder. So I guess I will keep taking it.

DIAMIC65

***dyno*** · 10-11-2009, 02:55 PM

I have problems with any oral decongestant, which on the antihistmines with a decongestant is what the "D" stands for. If I get congested I have to use a nasal spray or just tough it out.

judy45 · 10-13-2009, 05:02 AM

I have the same problem. I suffer from sever nasal congestion (sept - May) that progresses to migraines. There is nothing we can take, any of the OTC decongestants will cause a flare. I am trying to treat this with acupuncture, flonase and at night I wear breath right strips (which actually help the most) I have had only mild success and would love to hear what others are using

Diamic65 · 10-13-2009, 05:06 AM

I'm taking Vistaril for my bladder. It has helped with my allergies. Could you have a sinus infection?

DIAMIC65

77amy · 10-13-2009, 05:50 AM

I take generic claritin in the morning for allergies (spring and fall). And then hydroxyzine in the evenings.

I have never had flares because of either of these. I don't take them every day though. I think they both help when I take them.