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I've just invested in my first new pair of bins for about twelve years, so annoying has the hay fever been this year :)

If you can avoid the contact lenses for a bit longer, do, firstly because pollen in your eyes can get behind them and increase the irritation, and secondly because hay fever medication is designed to stop the continual eye watering, so you might find your eyes start to feel dry and your lenses...

Oh, I'd say I was brilliant, yes :)

I'd have thought that a week ago, having tried just about every over the counter medication available. The one my GP prescribed is called Fexofenadine Hydrochloride or Telfast 180. Having googled it, it appears to be a considerably larger dose than you can get in anything over the counter...

It doesn't really suck at the moment. It waters, burns, runs and itches :) Don't you find it adds that bit more fun and excitement to a bike ride when you can't see properly because your eyes are streaming?

Probably doesn't help. Stress can make most things worse. Also may be worth avoiding alcohol :ohmy: Beer, wine & spirits contain histamines, which is what causes hay fever symptoms in the first place. Life is cruel, isn't it? Pollen levels are at their highest in the early mornings and early...

By the way: have you got any other symptoms, ie sneezing, runny nose, blocked nose etc? If not, you might have conjunctivitis, in which case you need to see your GP pronto, and steer clear of others, as it's highly contagious :thumbsup:

The theory behind the local honey thing is to do with building up your immunity to the local pollen, so don't expect miracles. Most experts say you need to be taking it from the start of the pollen season (March/April for tree pollen, June/July for grass) to have any impact. I've had hay fever...