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Anyone else suffering from the tree pollen?

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keepingquiet Wed 29-Apr-26 16:29:44

I'm a pretty active person- I've been away a few times in the past few weeks and couldn't understand whyI was feeling so tired even though I sleep well at night.
I know I am allergic to tree and grass pollen but have never felt like this.
I started with a nose spray a few weeks ago but stopped it and now have a rampant post-natal drip which is also causing a sore throat and constant cough.
I decided to try some eye drops which are ok buy my eyes are not so bad.
I also bought some Clarityn which really does nothing but I took some again today out of desperation.
I can't get anything done, feel completely de-motivated and a bit depressed. The amount of seeds coming from my neighbours massive English Lime tree looks like a cross between a snow storm and nuclear fallout outside my back door. I feel like a prisoner in my own home!
I can't hang my washing it and hate drying it inside. I can't open windows and I'm also allergic to house dust- I dusted yesterday with the windows closed.
I'm ring the GP every day but have only got an appointment for next week.
My chest is wheezy, my tinnitus is off the scale and I am taking paracetomol for the aches and pains.
I feel so frustrated and fall asleep if I sit down for too long. I am missing my usual activites and have a hair appointment tomorrow but not sure I will make it!
Is anyone else suffering like this or is it just me?

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crazyH Wed 29-Apr-26 16:49:37

Same as you keepingquiet - I am sneezing and sniffing .
I take an antihistamine every night. I also have Bronchiectasis (lung problems). Last night, I woke up feeling something pushing my chest , couldn’t tell if it was pushing outward or inward, if you know what I mean and I can’t tell you if it was a nightmare. I live alone.

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Jodieb Wed 29-Apr-26 16:56:34

My DH seems to get it from Silver Birch. Once that comes into leaf he is OK.
One year he had bumps on his eye balls!

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Whitewavemark2 Wed 29-Apr-26 16:59:42

Puts my snotty nose to shame.

Hope you all get well soon and the pollen calms down.

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keepingquiet Wed 29-Apr-26 17:12:22

crazyH

Same as you keepingquiet - I am sneezing and sniffing .
I take an antihistamine every night. I also have Bronchiectasis (lung problems). Last night, I woke up feeling something pushing my chest , couldn’t tell if it was pushing outward or inward, if you know what I mean and I can’t tell you if it was a nightmare. I live alone.

I definately need an anti-histamine stronger than Clarityn which does nothing. I'll try the GP again tomorrow morning although I also have to get to the hair dresser...
I also have bronchiectasis! I am really suffering as the post-nasal drip goes to my chest so I'm coughing all night. My throat and chest are so sore it hurts to breathe.
Although I don't live alone my son lives with me and he's a gardener- so he now out all day and until late- he also brings the pollen in the house on his clothes!
No matter what I'll go to the chemist again tomorrow although it is costing me a fortune.
JodieB I know it won't last forever but I have a busy week ahead again next week. This week I'd hoped to catch up on things but have got nothing much done.
The pollen forecast isn't good for the upcoming weekend either...
It is good to know I'm not on my own though, thankyou.

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Casdon Wed 29-Apr-26 18:01:23

Yes. My eyes are always the worst affected. I’ve been down at the end of my garden hacking back the weeds wearing swimming goggles today, good job nobody could see me.

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