allergy meds

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So, this may not seem like it has any link here with prolapses but...
has anyone on here (who is very prone to constipation) taken allergy meds? i'm suffering horribly with hayfever and usually deal with it as naturally as i can until i hit total misery point and then take a claritin or something for a few days.

well, i'm at misery point...

but I become horribly constipated from a Sudafed last year when i had to go to work so took it w/ a terrible cold and my prolapse took a month to recover. so now i'm afraid to take anything! has anyone else taken anything, and if so did it dry your whole system out or just your nose???

thanks,
Kiki

I haven't had to take those meds- I usually saline the heck out of my nose. All day long. As much as I can take- until I feel better. I can not imagine what it would be like to have severe allergies. I might suggest drinking a ton of water if you are going to take a decongestant or antihistamine. I bet if you load up on vitamin C it would help with the constipation too. Hope you feel better soon.

I have pretty severe allergy (and am prone to constipation). I used to take Claritin, now I take Loratadine. It works for me without any side effects (or worsening the constipation). It helps me with watery eyes, nose, itching, sneezing.

Just wanted to quickly say, although not constipated as a rule, I have a worse time of allergy this past week & had to take more meds. I noticed problem with stools & thought it related.From my checking the site,I think that is the cause,as nothing else has changed.It makes sense because it is a drying agent. Ihave problem with hard sneezing,that doese not stop.I will need to be more aware of avoiding attacks and frequent use of meds. Always good to hear others having same issues,not that it is good , but gives validity to experience. thanks for being here. Pat

I have IBS-C. I've had no problems taking Claritin D. My IBS-C is no better or worse because of it. As always, watch your diet and drink plenty of fluids.

- Lilly Anne

I don't know if you've tried these or not, but I think they definitely help. The Rosmarinic Acid is made from the Rosemary Plant and just put 1/4 teaspoon of sea salt into warm water into the netti pot.