Chronic Nasal Allergies

Hello, I'm hoping some of you more knowledgeable than me may be able to help me with the mystery of my chronic allergies. I have had them since I was very young (about 20 years or so now). I used to get attacks about once a month (if that) and as I have gotten older they have increased in frequency. I now find myself getting one severe attack every week or so, and mild attacks anywhere from 2-5 days a week. This is the same year round. I live in a warm & humid climate. I take Claritin everyday but I don't think it helps. My only know allergen is dust mites and I have taken all the basic precautions but I live in an apartment with carpet so I know I cannot completely escape them (if they are even the cause of my problem).

A mild attack usually consists of only of my nostrils (they alternate) getting a constant tickle that causes my nose to run out of that one nostril. I usually have to blow my nose every 30 sec - one min. I usually sneeze a few times, will have some post nasal drip and maybe a mild throat tickle. This usually comes on in the morning or at night and lasts anywhere from a few hours to 1/2 a day.

A severe attack is usually a mild attack that continues on. The tickle is often more severe, and I usually have to blow my nose more frequently. I will also usually sneeze a lot more (sometimes 10 + times in a row). As the attacks goes on, my eyes will itch and get bloodshot, I get sinus pain, get very fatigued, and sometimes get chills. This usually lasts 24-36 hours and ends in what I would probably call sinusitis that lasts a day or so. No joke, I go through about 4 large boxes of kleenex with these.

Allergists have not been very helpful. I'm hesitant to try other antihistamines as I have severe chronic fatigue already and I am about concerned about sedation, and I also don't like the idea of steroid nose sprays (have had some family members have big problems with steroids). Does anyone know if what I experience (in terms of frequency) is normal? Has anyone experienced anything similar and does anyone have any treatment advice. Is there something I could possibly be missing here and is there anything natural to try? Thank you so much for your help!

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Darah, great to hear you've found something natural that works for you! I don't seem to do well with ACV due to GERD (I know it helps many with GERD, but it also really bothers some) so I'm not sure I could tolerate that but I guess it could be worth another shot. I do already drink a lot of water. Thanks for the advice!

Allergicjerseygirl, I actually saw an allergist at Mayo Clinic but it was a quick one time visit when I was there for some other issues. He seemed knowledgeable he was very indecisive in terms of treatment. I think I would definitely need someone that would be willing to work with me to find a solution as you mentioned. That's great you have found someone so helpful! Thank you for the recommendation to look for a doctor that teaches and publishes and someone that does Immunology as well.