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A myHIVteam Member asked a question 💭
Geneva, IL
May 9
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Members responded to the question about seasonal allergies with many sharing that their allergies last all year round, triggered by pollen,... Read more

Members responded to the question about seasonal allergies with many sharing that their allergies last all year round, triggered by pollen, dust, animals, insects, and more. Several members shared helpful management strategies including daily Claritin, Flonase nasal spray, eye drops, Allegra, montelukast, and carrying an EpiPen for severe reactions to stings or bites. A recurring theme was learning to live fully despite the challenges, with one member even noting their allergies improved after starting ART treatment.

A myHIVteam Member

Is it possible that the strength of the meds we take should be adjusted? We still seem to be prescribing ARVs as if all of our infections are identical.

May 13
A myHIVteam Member

@A myHIVteam Member man that is interesting. This is the first allergy season since I started ART; and ooooh baby they are fierce this year. Meds I've used for years now (montelukast and allegra) are maybe working? I don't dare stop them right now; but I might have to explore options.

May 13
A myHIVteam Member

I used to have them so bad my nickname was aaachooo. Then I started on the ARTs and don't have it so bad anymore.

May 12
A myHIVteam Member

Curious why ARV's aren't moving along a similar path....

May 14
A myHIVteam Member

I have them year round, I stay on daily Claritin

May 10

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