TERRIBLE ocular allergies - looking for advice

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I was tested a month ago and am allergic to mold, housedust, dustmites, horses (which I have and ride - darn it!), trees, ragweed.

I got tested because a month ago I started having REALLY bad (at least to me) attacks in which my eyes turned bright blooRABhot, itched and burned like crazy. Saw my opthalmologist, he said it was allergies, and gave me Pataday drops. Since then, the drops seem to help maybe a little, but I keep getting the attacks and in between I have mild to moderate itchiness and redness. I also have dry eye. I have dark allergic shiners, wake up congested, and my nose/ears itch from time to time as well.

Here's what I am trying:
-wearing goggles when I am outside around my horses
-dustmite covers, no rugs in bedroom, vacuum first thing in am, put pillows in ----freezer during the day, wash with allergen/high temps all bedding, shower ALWAYS before bed
air purifiers running by bed and in house all day
-natural allergy remedy from naturopath
-eliminating soy, wheat, dairy, egg from my diet to relax my immune system
-washing with natural/no scent everything
-no makeup
-for my eyes: chilled artificial tears, Dwelle eyedrops 4x a day, gels at night with press and seal to keep my liRAB closed. Lots of cold compresses.
-I workout several days a week and do yoga several days a week


I have not yet tried Allegra or a systemic drug because I'm worried since 4 years ago I had an idiopathic acute pancreatitis attack and I'm too nervous to injest anything that might aggravate it, plus I don't want my eyes dried out even more, and I'm not sure systemic drugs would really work all that well for ocular symptoms.

Thank you for reading my novel;) Any advice is greatly appreciated. Next stop is steroiRAB long term (topical drops) and I really don't want to go that route due to all the side effects.
 
I would try Zyrtec. It's very good for the type of allergies you have. And it certainly won't trigger any pancreatic problems. You might also consider allergy shots since you seem to be around your triggers a lot - horses, outdoors, etc. They will help with the eye issues.
 
Thanks for the replies guys!

Niko - I definitely want to intergrate natural approaches to my allergies, which is why I see the naturopath and am trying to calm my system through delayed food sensitivities avoidance and natural remedies. I also forgot to mention that I get massaged and go to Bio-feedback regularly. I will look into your other link!

Titchuo - good to know about the zyrtek. Do you find you notice a difference right away, or only after a while on it? I was given a rx for Allegra 180 mg from the allergist and told to take it for a month and then see him for a followup, but have been chicken to fill the script! But I just feel so miserable when my eyes are on fire and bright red, and all I want to do is ride my horse in comfort and not look disgusting. Very depressing.

Thanks again!
 
Every one is different. I find that the zyrtec will take a couple of days if I'm having a full blown attack. I've never taken allegra so I can't speak to that particular drug.
 
I've gone the route of immunotherapy, but I've had some good frienRAB who have had holistic success with the NAET treatments.
 
Take a Zyrtec every day (or the generic equivalent..... costco sell bottles of 365 tabs for 15 bucks), and use Visine Allergy Eye Drops for any accute symptoms, should work a treat
 
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