Hay fever
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Topic: Hay fever
Posted By: Nutella
Subject: Hay fever
Date Posted: 14 May 2009 at 11:37am
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Did anybody else find they got hay fever when pregnant and if so does anyone have any ingenious ways to help it not be so bad. I don't think I can take antihistamine, but have to admit I havne't been to chemist yet.
I am using vicks to keep things clear since if I don't I find I wake in the night with a really sore throat and the last thing I want is to get a cold and then this will lead to ashma (tho I think I can take inhaler...not sure!). Have Drs visit next Friday when I planned to ask all these questions but the hay fever is getting worse! ------------- 
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Posted By: MrsMojo
Date Posted: 14 May 2009 at 11:46am
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Hey, you're right no antihistamines from pregnancy to weaning I'm afraid. About the only things you can have are saline rinses (which are actually very good) and homeopathic medicines (check the packaging first to ensure it's ok). There's also a herbal supplement which is safe to take but I can't remember what it's called. PM summerlamb and she'll be able to tell you. -------------  
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Posted By: Mum_mum
Date Posted: 14 May 2009 at 11:55am
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Yeah i have just had to deal with my hayfever and am super glad that im pregnant during the non hayfever season and should be finished before it starts again!
I agree with trying the saline rinses tho, i ahve seen some good feedback on them. And yip you can definatly take your inhaler while pregnant. ------------- http://lilypie.com">  http://lilypie.com">
Angel baby - May 2008
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Posted By: littlestar
Date Posted: 14 May 2009 at 12:07pm
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Mine has gone nuts since getting pregnant. I tried one of those saline sprays and it was useless! I asked the OB about what I could do (couldn't sleep) and he said beconase was ok to use as so little of it ends up in your system its no risk to bubs.
Personally I'd clear it with your dr before trying it yourself. ------------- http://lilypie.com"> 
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Posted By: Nutella
Date Posted: 14 May 2009 at 1:10pm
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what is saline rinses? i have not used them before? -------------
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Posted By: MamaT
Date Posted: 14 May 2009 at 3:00pm
I haven't got hayfever, but I have been sneezing something chronic. Everyday I will sneeze. So annoying  -------------  
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Posted By: Shezamumof3
Date Posted: 14 May 2009 at 10:58pm
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The last time I saw my midwife I complained about my hayfever as its been AWFUL this pregnancy. She said that she had spoken to a few OB's and they have all told her that their is no reason why a pregnant women cant have hayfever tabs there is no proof that they can cause anything to go wrong, so she gave me scrpit for some. I am taking Razene, and its such a relief.
I dont think you would be able to take them in the first 12 weeks though asthats when bubs is growing all its major organs and such. ------------- |
Posted By: Ella1
Date Posted: 15 May 2009 at 11:10pm
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There is a Hayfever Gel from Botanica, which is completely safe to take during pregnancy. It's $20 for a tiny tube, but it actually lasts quite a few weeks, and more importantly it helps!
I found it quite hard to get, but my pharmasist was really nice and ordered it for me. |
Posted By: _Deb_
Date Posted: 16 May 2009 at 7:51am
I get really bad hayfever and it gets even worse when i'm pregnant. The only thing i would use is a saline spray or homeopathic remedies. I don't like to take anything when I'm pregnant. Go to a chemist and ask what is safe. Or ask your MW if you've got one. It drives you crazy huh.------------- 
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Posted By: Nutella
Date Posted: 19 May 2009 at 5:15pm
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Well in case anyone else is interested to know:
Some of the older hay fever tablets are fine to take as long as they are Category A - the ones the chemist recommended me to use was polaramine which is one of the older ones and has shown no affect on babies during pregnancy even early on. I am still going to check with Dr before using coz I am a parnoid android haha! I think the ones that are safe don't contain decongestant and also might make you drowsy but I can live with that! -------------
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Posted By: CuriousG
Date Posted: 20 May 2009 at 8:43am
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I had horrible hayfever last pregnancy and went to my GP who prescribed Polarmine. They are fine, they same class as Panadol apparently. They worked a treat.
But in saying that, talk to your GP or MW first... ------------- http://lilypie.com"> 
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Posted By: SquishysMum
Date Posted: 20 May 2009 at 10:16am
| yeah, the ones that make you drowsy are ok, polaramine or phenergan. I was actually advised to use phenergan during pregnancy not just for hayfever, but to sleep! I had to take something, I'm hardout allergic to lilies and playing in a church band over xmas was misery! |