chemical sensitivity/allergies

I have had allergies and sinus problems for 20 years. I also have lupus which probably complicates this. When I'm in a carpet store or around any adhesive for tile, carpet, bathroom grout, strong cleaning products like tilex, perfume, scented candals, tar, oil and many other things I get a migraine, sometimes after only 1 breath of this stuff. My sinuses go wild, stuffing up, runny nose, cough, sneezing, itching around my lips and in my throat...continually for hours. I'm on some med. for allergies but not an oral antihistimine at this time. Prednisone, above 12 mg. calms this down but I am trying to reduce the amount I use and am now on a strong immune suppresent which is really helping my lupus but does nothing for my allergies. When I'm having an attack my life is miserable and I can't function much. It happened twice this week and I am really sick when this happens. I just got off 10 days of augmenten for sinus infection and I don't think I have one now.

Hi Lonna, I have allergies like yours but not to the extent that yours have gone. Certain chemicals bother my eyes and sinuses pretty bad as well as some perfumes or candles. Usually for me though, as soon as I'm out of the area, things improve. I'm not that familiar with Lupus but I'm assuming that you have flare ups just like any of the other illnesses where your symptoms are more pronounced at certain times? If so, do you notice that these allergies are worse during these times? I don't have much advice then to talk to your doctor about this complication. I'm sorry I couldn't be much more help :(

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So Sorry you've had so much trouble with doctors. Keep trying to get a good allergy doctor.
I'm one of a very few people allergic to photograhy chemicals used in developing pictures. you are not alone.
My allergy doctor helps me pretty good I'm on Astelin and Clarinex for my allergies, ask your doctor about these medications.
Also there are really good Saline Nasal Sprays out there you could try , this also helps me.
I wish you good luck with your fight against lupus.
(((Hugs)))
God Bless

Yes. I have them as severe, if not more than you do. I react several times a day. My family and b/f have to use perfumeless detergents, no bleach, no strong soaps, etc. I have been diagnosed with multiple food and other allergies with skin prick and rast tests.