I Want To Rip Off My Nose and Pluck Out My Eyes
By MARILYN
@Marilynda1225 (82799)
United States
July 6, 2017 8:11am CST
No, I'm not into harming myself per se but ripping off my nose and plucking out my eyes would probably be the only solution left for my allergies. My nose is itchy and stuffy, my eyes are itchy and watery and both are driving me crazy.
I've tried allergy medications but they only seem to work for a limited time. I don't know why but I've been suffering more this year than any other year. Maybe it's Karma from all those years I said I didn't have allergies when everyone around me was sneezing and blowing their nose.
I didn't know that you can get allergies at any age. It's bad enough I have gotten so many other ailments as I age that now I have to add allergies to the list.
I know there are other allergy sufferers so I'm not alone in that department. I'm keeping the tissue company in business that's for sure 
To make the day worse they are outside mowing the lawn and stirring up all that grass and pollen. UGH
Other than that it's a good day 
To make the day worse they are outside mowing the lawn and stirring up all that grass and pollen. UGH
Other than that it's a good day 27 people like this
28 responses
@Marilynda1225 (82799)
• United States
6 Jul 17
Horrible isn't it. I look horrible too with my eye all red and watery. ugh
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@just4him (317089)
• Green Bay, Wisconsin
7 Jul 17
@Marilynda1225 Yes it is. I had hayfever. So from harvest until the first hard frost I couldn't breathe and my eyes itched unmercifully. It's no wonder I love winter so much. No allergies.
@much2say (55615)
• Los Angeles, California
6 Jul 17
The kids and I had this problem all day yesterday! I know the air quality here was very bad (post fireworks maybe?). Plus we went to a thrift store - that often gets us too. Seems like washing your face helps, but that is temporary. Hope it goes away for you soon!!
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@Marilynda1225 (82799)
• United States
6 Jul 17
I never thought that maybe the air quality was due to all the fireworks. Bet it has played a part in making me worse than normal
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@much2say (55615)
• Los Angeles, California
7 Jul 17
@Marilynda1225 I was thinking maybe that's why the skies were kinda hazy, grayish brown in the morning. There were a lot of fireworks going off in our area apparently. All the bbq's too!
@snowy22315 (180769)
• United States
6 Jul 17
I seem to react to certain pollens and things too..but I think when I get allergic reactions it is more to things like pet dander and dust. Most days I am fine..but when I start getting allergy attacks I am like you..in that there doesn't seem to be anything that helps that much.
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@Marilynda1225 (82799)
• United States
6 Jul 17
Usually it isn't this bad for me but I'm ready to just try about anything to stop my eyes from watering and all that sneezing is giving me a headache
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@lovinangelsinstead21 (36850)
• Pamplona, Spain
6 Jul 17
Lots of sneezes going around here also and most of them are allergies.
We are having very turbulent weather so its to be expected really.
Taking it all as it comes.
Hope it gets better soon though.
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@LovingMyBabies (85288)
• Valdosta, Georgia
6 Jul 17
I'm sorry your suffering from allergies. I know they are frustrating. I have a bad cold I'm fighting right now, coughing and my throat hurts. I hope you feel better soon!
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@LovingMyBabies (85288)
• Valdosta, Georgia
6 Jul 17
@Marilynda1225 No, this cold has been passed around the whole house-unfortunately.
@Marilynda1225 (82799)
• United States
6 Jul 17
My allergies have all the symptoms of your cold. Are you sure you don't have allergies?
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@HazySue (39268)
• Gouverneur, New York
6 Jul 17
Allergies are pretty bad this year. They are a pain in the head. I am hoping we can all get through this season without ripping our eyes out and cutting off our noses. I hope you find something to help you. If you do, let us know, I am sure there are a lot of us who need help.
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@Marilynda1225 (82799)
• United States
6 Jul 17
If I find something that helps I'll be sure to spread the word. For now, though, I don't have any solution
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@marguicha (223028)
• Chile
6 Jul 17
I´m sorry for your allergies. I have stuffy nose problems often too. I find that Kleenex also has a sort of paper powder that I don´t like so at home I use toilet paper for my nose. Not elegant, but better.
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@marguicha (223028)
• Chile
7 Jul 17
@Marilynda1225 Toilet paper is not something I´d take out, but it is a good helper at my night table.
@Marilynda1225 (82799)
• United States
6 Jul 17
Hum I never thought that maybe the Kleenex might have something that is triggering the allergies. Toilet paper may not be pretty but it certainly will help is it stops my sneezing
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@Shavkat (139933)
• Philippines
7 Jul 17
@Marilynda1225 I agree. The effect will not last forever. I hope it will be gone soon.
@Marilynda1225 (82799)
• United States
6 Jul 17
Yes I take an anti-histamine but it only helps for awhile
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@FourWalls (68042)
• United States
6 Jul 17
Have you tried a nasal rinse? Water and saline up one side of the nose and down the other. It helps me frequently enough to keep using it. (Oh, don't just do water and table salt, it's a little more complicated than that. There's a brand called NeilMed that is very easy to use, none of that neck gymnastics required by using a Neti pot...)
Good luck, I suffer too, so I completely empathize.
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@Marilynda1225 (82799)
• United States
6 Jul 17
I do have a netipot and it helps a great deal. I'd probably be a walking nightmare if I didn't get some relief from using it.
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@Juliaacv (51214)
• Canada
6 Jul 17
I saw a piece on the news this week that they were explaining that the mold which many of us are allergic to is worse after a rain.
Regardless, I hope that you feel better, and don't tear off your nose or pluck out your eyes, we'd never recognize you. Feel better.
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@Marilynda1225 (82799)
• United States
6 Jul 17
Maybe I have more problems with allergies since I live in the country now and am surrounded by lots of grass and trees. Mold might be an issue
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@Juliaacv (51214)
• Canada
7 Jul 17
@Marilynda1225 I would imagine that there are more open spaces with things growing in the country that would attribute to your mold allergy then in a city where you have asphalt. Hopefully you feel better tomorrow.
@AbbyGreenhill (45494)
• United States
6 Jul 17
At this time of year - you must be allergic to grass pollen sine the trees bloomed long ago I have seasonal, spring and fall.
Maybe try a different med - there are so may OTC now.
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@Marilynda1225 (82799)
• United States
6 Jul 17
It's worse today since they cut the grass so I tried not to go outside.
@Marilynda1225 (82799)
• United States
6 Jul 17
Same here. I never had a problem with allergies and now I sneeze at the drop of a hat
@ilocosboy (45156)
• Philippines
6 Jul 17
its really hard when you have allergies.
its so itchy, its really hard.
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@Marilynda1225 (82799)
• United States
6 Jul 17
I sneeze like a million times a day. My nose is red like Rudolph the Reindeer
@SIMPLYD (90722)
• Philippines
7 Jul 17
Could it e because of the pollens because I suppose there are no dust there, it being so cold there?
@silvermist (19702)
• India
7 Jul 17
If this allergy persists,then you need to see a specialist.Hope,it does get better soon.
@responsiveme (22926)
• India
7 Jul 17
Oh dear....Hope things get better. Couldn't you check up some alternative medicines to help out
