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I have always had severe hayfever, and only restavit has helped – and that is hard to get. Any suggestions?


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  • My son had bad hayfever as a child. I found changing his medication now and then helped. I think he got resistant to products if used too long


  • Zyrtec! And keep on top if your garden as things like dry grass etc doesn’t help.


  • So bad of late, and all the wind doesn’t seem to have helped. People look as though you are sick if you sneeze but really that hasn’t been the case. These tables have helped recently


  • My husband is a severe hay-fever sufferer and we make sure that vaporizer is on in the bedroom and lounge area which help him a lot.He also uses a nasal washout and does this most nights for that better sleep.


  • My partner and son both had severe hayfever as kids, both grew out of it. They’re still affected occasionally, but nowhere near as bad as they were


  • This is the sort of question you really need to ask a medical professional, like your GP.


  • I am sorry you are suffering hayfever – it is quite debilitating. I am on my last year of 3 years of immunotherapy for severe allergy to most imported grasses – rye, Kentucky etc. Last year I didn’t have to take any antihistamines. It is expensive but worth it for me. The first step is to get a referral from you GP to an immunologist or allergist. You will then be tested to see what is causing your allergies. I think this is important so at least you know what to try and avoid. Then you have the option of a needle once a week or oralair tablets (if it is a grass allergy) once a day for 6 months for 3 years. My immunologist has told me that in 10 years I might have another lot of the oralair but probably not for 3 years. It is worth exploring the cause of your allergies, then decide on a treatment. Restavit is an old form antihistamine which has been replaced with better antihistamines. Like others have said it is used as a sleep aid more often now. The ENT suggestion is good as well. I wish you good luck in finding a solution.


  • I suffer with this too. I quite often use Nadine’s but I also have the eucalyptus natural spray from Bosisto’s.


  • Have you asked a pharmacist? They can be very helpful, and asking a question is free and generally easier to do than seeing a doctor.


  • I’d be asking for a referal to an Allergy Specialist or an Ear Nose & Throat specialist in case it is some sort of irritation.


  • My husband does as well and nasonex seems to work


  • I agree with the other comments. please go to a GP for advice? and possible receive a reffereal to an an allergy specilist?
    restavit is usually used for sleeping, hense the name.
    20 years ago i actually got 20 needles a year for 3 years.
    now thats warn off, im on tablet immunotherapy for the next 6 months.
    If you cant afford a specialist, have you tried polaramine from the chemist?
    you can have it at bedtime, as it will make you drowsy, but its worth it.


  • I suggest seeing a paediatric naturopath.


  • I think the best people to seek advice from would be your GP and a pharmacist. The GP may refer you to a specialist if they’re not sure how to help.


  • Along with a visit to the GP, it is a good idea to search ways to limit exposure to allergens. Invest in good books on the topic and research the internet for good and helpful information.


  • I feel for you, I suffer really badly too. Some days I can take up to 4 tablets just to try and keep on top of it. I don’t have any solutions or ideas for you to consider but just wanted to tell you, you aren’t alone.


  • If your hayfever is severe I would be asking my Dr to go see a ENT specialist as it could be something else


  • It’s my understanding that restavit is also used as sleep medication so causing drowsiness. I can imagine this is a prescription only medication and you will need a doctor willing to prescribe this to you. Lot’s of medical practices are reluctant to prescribe medication causing drowsiness (and with danger of addiction) long term. Have a discussion with your doctor about alternatives when they’re not willing to prescribe


  • I sort support from my GP, well worth the visit for an individual plan and medication to tackle hay fever.


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