Allergies

[Jewels]

Hello - I have been stricken with a sudden bout of late summer allergies.  Nose is running like a faucet, eyes watering and I can't stop sneezing...UGH!  I wanted to see what you might know about allergy medicine for us single kidney folk.  I don't see any allergy meds on the list of medicine not to take that I received from the hospital.  My sister (transplant recipient) was told Zyrtec was the best thing for her to take.  I would think if safe for her, it should be safe for me?

Thanks - appreciate any feedback!

Hope everyone has a wonderful long weekend!

Julie

[Orchidlady]

I sympathize with you, Julie! Hubby and I are both suffering this time of year - and I really didn't think it would bother him with all the immunosuppressants!

We both use Claritin (which center said was acceptable for both of us) along with a corticosteroid nasal spray (Nasonex for me, Flonase for him). He was told to avoid, and I also avoid, anything with the "D" (for decongenstant) in it. With hubby, the concern is it will raise blood pressure. For me, I just don't like the jittery feeling and am concerned about dehydration. As well, while I don't have high blood pressure, I still don't want to take anything that will raise it - HBP is neck and neck with diabetes as the number one cause of kidney failure so I would rather not chance it.

Good luck, and hope you get things under control before the holiday weekend!

[Jewels]

Thanks Orchidlady...I agree in staying away from anything that could cause high blood pressure.

I wanted to pass on what I heard from the nephrologist, I placed a call to the transplant center this morning.  He said Zyrtec was fine, and to avoid sudafed as it can raise blood pressure. I am glad to hear this because I now have immediate relief.

Happy Labor Day!
Julie