AimeeM Posted May 13, 2012 Share Posted May 13, 2012 I'm 33 weeks pregnant. Never had allergy issues really. For the past week or so, though, major allergy issues. Only at night though! I'm not talking about when I'm lying down (drip issues) - no, I'm talking, literally, an after 5pm gig. After 5 I go from feeling FINE to sneezing, sniffling, my eyes are red, puffy and watery, my nose is runny then stuffy. It's horrible. What is going on? After 5 allergies? I've never heard of something so absurd... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PhunandFonics Posted May 13, 2012 Share Posted May 13, 2012 I've had allergies my whole life and my doctors have always talked about the night air being more problematic. Pollen levels go up and down over the course of the day and often times I can open windows during the day, but once evening rolls around I have to close up the house or I can't breathe as well. Hopefully this only lasts while you are pregnant! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ElizabethB Posted May 13, 2012 Share Posted May 13, 2012 :grouphug: Try taking a shower right before then, and close all windows. You might also try an air purifier. I have a whirlpool Whispure 510 and it makes a big difference. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mergath Posted May 13, 2012 Share Posted May 13, 2012 When I read the thread title, my very first thought was, "She's only pregnant at night? Well that's a new one." :001_huh: :D Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
melissad2 Posted May 13, 2012 Share Posted May 13, 2012 I have allergies that are just awful when I am pregnant! The only thing that gets me through the nights is chlortrimeton. It stops the itchy eyes and sneezing. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Aggie Posted May 13, 2012 Share Posted May 13, 2012 I agree about the evenings being worse for allergies.:glare: When does your science geek get home? Could he be bringing home a scent from work that you're allergic to? Are you drinking milk in the afternoons? A dairy intolerance can cause a stuffy nose. I react very quickly, but it might take longer for some people. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jean in Newcastle Posted May 13, 2012 Share Posted May 13, 2012 When I read the thread title, my very first thought was, "She's only pregnant at night? Well that's a new one." :001_huh: :D I thought the same thing!:D Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
lewelma Posted May 13, 2012 Share Posted May 13, 2012 Dust mites in your pillow? Get a special pillow protector and see if it helps. Also you must wash your regular pillow case on HOT. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AimeeM Posted May 13, 2012 Author Share Posted May 13, 2012 I agree about the evenings being worse for allergies.:glare: When does your science geek get home? Could he be bringing home a scent from work that you're allergic to? Are you drinking milk in the afternoons? A dairy intolerance can cause a stuffy nose. I react very quickly, but it might take longer for some people. He's been working from his home office the last few weeks (my OB doesn't want him traveling during my third trimester) - no scents. I hate milk. Lol! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AimeeM Posted May 13, 2012 Author Share Posted May 13, 2012 Dust mites in your pillow? Get a special pillow protector and see if it helps. Also you must wash your regular pillow case on HOT. It's not when I'm laying down, actually. That's what I thought too; but no matter where I am (having dinner at the neighbor's, sitting in our living room, at Barnes and Noble), the uncontrollable sneezing, watery eyes, face breaking out, etc happens in the evening (not late - any time after 5). I can't for the life of me figure it out. There is nothing similar about where I've had the symptoms. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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