allergies

Discussion in 'Driver Health' started by 281ric, Feb 17, 2014.

  1. 281ric

    281ric Road Train Member

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    I have severe allergies. I mean I should probably be living in a bubble . Its so annoying .
    What do you guys w allergies do? Especially open deck guys?
     
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  3. luvtotruck

    luvtotruck Road Train Member

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    Grin and bare it! trucking may not be for you, If you are already trained and going for it, Putting yourself out in the elements with Flat bedding also may not be as advantageous as it seems. I would think that staying local or even regionally would be best, There are all kinds of issues that can make your allergies unbearable in a truck, including the fumes that come from the truck, Including the last guy that was in the truck :)
     
  4. pattyj

    pattyj Road Train Member

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    What allergies do you have?
     
  5. 281ric

    281ric Road Train Member

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    which ones do I NOT have?
    dogs , cats, pollen, dust , onions, ooooh I dont know if I should keep going.
     
  6. Lucar

    Lucar Road Train Member

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    what do you take?
    I hear a lot of people with those (more usual) allergies take benadryl pills
     
  7. 281ric

    281ric Road Train Member

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    Ive been driving for a few years but honestly sometimes its so bad I have to pull over for a lil bit when I get my sneeze attacks.
     
  8. Dozerdude

    Dozerdude Bobtail Member

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    Claritin or its generic equal Loratadine works great. One pill doesn't make you drowsy. Good luck!
     
    281ric Thanks this.
  9. 281ric

    281ric Road Train Member

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    I think Ive tried just about everything , Im scared to take new things while driving as I dont want to get drowsy. The problem is when I take a certain medecine for a while, my body will get used to it and the medicine will no longer work.
     
  10. pattyj

    pattyj Road Train Member

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    That would suck.Im allergic to almost everything that's not skin sensitive like perfumed soaps certain laundry detergent ect.I itch like crazy and have to take aveno oatmeal baths along with calamine lotion.If those things make you sneeze maybe buy a face mask.Walmart sells them.Bet if you do a google search you'll find lots of remadies.
     
  11. Lucar

    Lucar Road Train Member

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    sorry to hear that, it must be irritating. there's got to be an alternative, i also have heard of shots every month or so but have no idea as to what they are.

    aww poor thing. nothing worst than having skin or nose sensitive.. you start sneezing or itching and have no idea what for..
     
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