I've been sneezing, getting a runny nose and my eyes feel grainy and tired. When l wake up my nose is either blocked or l need to blow my nose a half dozen times. It is been going on for months so it is not a cold. What could it be? Sinusitus?Should l see a doctor? Are GPs able to tell me exactly what I am allergic to? l have never had allergies to anything before so I am not sure what to do.
smart nurse, l do not live with any of those things on your list.

If you can find a Dr who practices Environmental Medicine, they specialise in food/ environmental/ chemical allergies, and the treatment of such. They will be able to tell you if these are the cause of your sinusitis/ irritation.

It could simply be pollen in the air, ragweed or others that grow this time of year. You would have known it if it was an animal such as cat or dog. Many people are allergic to dust.

This is the best information about ur type of Allergy particular symptoms. A doctor may never help u make this connection.

Make the connection!

Being a nurse with over 25 years experience, l have seen a lot of people with various illnesses. Many allergic reaction r indeed caused from foods HOWEVER.many more r caused from chemicals & fragranced products as well as VOC is in homes, schools & workplace.

This is a growing problem & many people r not even aware that it exists as more & more chemicals r being introduced & used on a daily basis. Many people believe that because something smells good & it is on a store shelf that it is tested, approved & safe for use.
Think again !

We r now seeing more & more children & adults with Chronic Headaches, Sinusitis, Migraines, Chronic Sinus Infections, Asthma, Allergies, Hives, Eczema, sinus / respiratory illnesses & Hormone related disorders. l can not emphasize how important it is to educate yourself about MULTIPLE CHEMICAL SENSITIVITY (MCS) & the harm u may be doing to ur health by using chemicals & fragranced products.

If u or a loved one has symptoms of or suffers from Asthma, Allergies, Autism, chronic headaches, reproductive problems, Migraines, Chronic Fatigue Syndrome, Lupus or Fibromyalgia, u need to read further & learn about the signs & symptoms of MCS - Multiple Chemical Sensitivity.

Most doctors will not inform u about this because patients as a whole like to walk out of a doctors office with a prescription for some magical medicine & they do not want to be told that their expensive new perfume or newly installed carpet may be the culprit. So, the doctor will give u medications & many of these meds either do not work or cause other health problems.

Chemicals & fragranced products r often the root of many disorders & illnesses when it comes to ur health. Many of the below mentioned items r common triggers to sinus, asthma, itching, headaches, Migraines & allergy problems amongst other health issues. Get rid of them & ur immune & respiratory system will thank u & u will breathe easier.

And, it is not only personal body or cleaning products causing havoc on ur health….many people become ill after wearing brand new clothing, dry-cleaned clothes, installing new carpet, painting, buying a new mattress or after home renovations because of the Flame Retardants, Antimony, Benzenes, Formaldehydes, etc. used in these products. So the answer is NO, u r not imagining that 2 weeks after ur home, office or classroom got renovated u started to become ill, get dizzy or have headaches. This is happening more & more these days & adults as well as children r becoming sicker & sicker.

Unfortunately, too many doctors compound the problem by prescribing chemical medications to try to alleviate the symptoms of an already chemical overloaded body & they rarely tell the patient to eliminate the chemical offenders. How many times have l seen people in the grocery store with Bounce, Glade Plug-Ins & Febreeze in their shopping cart along with a bottle of Benadryl , Migraine Excedrin & a box of Allergy Tablets ? Why do not they make the connection?

Keep in mind that ur skin is the largest organ of ur body & what u put on ur skin gets absorbed into ur body. Then . well. then it has to be filtered by ur organs which r already working real hard.

BIG NO-NO is ---- l would SERIOUSLY recommend removing all of the below from ur living / working area.

No Bounce or dryer sheets - these r VERY toxic
No Febreeze - ur pets will even thank u for this
No Glade Plug-ins - VERY toxic
No Scented candles
No Scented Dish Detergents
No Fragranced Products on Body, Hair or Clothing
No Smoke
No Newspapers & Magazines - The ink is a huge irritant.
No Dander
No Sprays
No Sharpies (marker pens)
New Cartpeting, mattresses, paint, contain toxins that can trigger severe respiratory disorders as well as headaches & Asthma flare-ups.
And remember, it is NOT the smell it is the Chemicals that make up the smell. So, even if something is ''Fragrance Free'' these products often mask the smell with another chemical ! There r plenty of safe healthy products out there that work well & do not have added chemical fragrances.

More & more workplaces & schools r implementing Fragrance Free policies & creating ''Fragrance Free Zones''… why do u think this is? Make the connection, ur lungs , immune system & ur general health will thank you.

l work with a product that is great for allergies called Nutrilite Clearguard. It helps with all the symptoms you're dealing with. It is a supplement and l could get you some more info on it and also a way to get some. chadm1010xsgmail.com

only you can identify your allergen , allergy testing will give you a number of allergens you are allergic to but not the one currently the reason for your attack ,