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What Causes Fatigue And Running Nose While On Antihistamines?
Question: I have bad allergies and it's allergy season where I live. Often my nose is running and I'm sneezing. My question is about fatigue, though. Can allergy season make me tired even if at the moment my nose and throat are OK? Often I'm sneezing and drippy and then it makes sense that I'm tired. However, later in the day, my nose might be better but I've still been feeling tired. This has only been going on for about 4 or 5 days. I usually have excellent energy levels though and I'm worried about why I'm so tired (even at moments when my nose isn't drippy). Is my body just working extra hard because it's allergy season even if at the moment the nose and throat are OK? I'm an anxious person and I always worry there could be something seriously wrong with me when I don't feel right. I always take an antihistamine in the morning but I haven't taken anything new or different these last few days. So the fatigue isn't a side effect of medicine. Thanks.
Brief Answer:
Fatigue related to allergy situation
Detailed Answer:
Hello and welcome to HealthcareMagic,
I have gone through your history and I can understand your concern.
You've explained that you are suffering from seasonal severe allergy and unfortunately, the spring is the most notorious period for the allergies of the entire year.
It is normal that you might feel fatigue sometimes even in the absence of a runny nose, no not likely to be related to the medications.
If after passing this period you still continue to feel tired, then if you were my patient, I would recommend you to do some tests especially for detecting any anemia which is the deficiency of the iron in the organs. It is the most common form of anemia in the young subjects.
Tests advised:
Hemogram
Ferritinemia
If they detect these findings, then your doctor will prescribe you iron supplements for up to three months and you will feel better subsequently.
However, in my opinion, you don't have to worry so much.
This situation of yours mainly seems to be related to the condition of allergy because all the body is suffering from it.
My advice for you is to continue the allergy treatment, avoid smoking and alcohol and do some physical activity if you can.
Take care and feel free to ask me again
Dr.Jolanda
Fatigue related to allergy situation
Detailed Answer:
Hello and welcome to HealthcareMagic,
I have gone through your history and I can understand your concern.
You've explained that you are suffering from seasonal severe allergy and unfortunately, the spring is the most notorious period for the allergies of the entire year.
It is normal that you might feel fatigue sometimes even in the absence of a runny nose, no not likely to be related to the medications.
If after passing this period you still continue to feel tired, then if you were my patient, I would recommend you to do some tests especially for detecting any anemia which is the deficiency of the iron in the organs. It is the most common form of anemia in the young subjects.
Tests advised:
Hemogram
Ferritinemia
If they detect these findings, then your doctor will prescribe you iron supplements for up to three months and you will feel better subsequently.
However, in my opinion, you don't have to worry so much.
This situation of yours mainly seems to be related to the condition of allergy because all the body is suffering from it.
My advice for you is to continue the allergy treatment, avoid smoking and alcohol and do some physical activity if you can.
Take care and feel free to ask me again
Dr.Jolanda
Above answer was peer-reviewed by :
Dr. Arnab Banerjee
Thanks. I actually feel back to normal now thankfully!
Brief Answer:
Welcome
Detailed Answer:
Hi
I
I am happy for you
You are welcome
Dr.Jolanda
Welcome
Detailed Answer:
Hi
I
I am happy for you
You are welcome
Dr.Jolanda
Note: For further information on diet changes to reduce allergy symptoms or to boost your immunity, Ask here.
Above answer was peer-reviewed by :
Dr. Yogesh D
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