Do allergies get worst as you get older??

[the_bob_delusion]

I've noticed I seem to respond more to hay fever these days but don't remember it having much of an effect on me when I was younger.

I also noticed when I eat prawns now I get a slight itchness which I don't recall ever having.

Is this an age thing???

[amber-eyed-girl]

"I suffered severely with ecexema (sp) as a baby and toddler, then was free from it, now that I am in my 60's it has returned, dr. said it is due to age.

Have tried various ointments on it, nothing much seems to work."

purple_haize, try plain shea butter (100%), it's a lovely moisturiser and helps to reduce the itchiness.

it's natural, a little goes a long way, it can be soft or hard depending on the temperature, just rub a little between your fingers to melt it a little if it's solid...works for me. I have very dry skin that's prone to getting a painful patch (so dry it bleeds) now and then.

Vegetable based soap also helps as it's less drying then ordinary ones.

I use L'Occitane products (both the vegetable soap and the shea butter), but there's quite a few places to get that stuff.

[soul_art]

I remember an old wives tale related to things like skin complaints/hayfever/asthma etc  It was about 7 year cycle, meaning people might have excema for their first 7 years then be free of it for 7 years, comes back for 7 etc etc etc.  I'm sure it didn't mean 7 years on the dot haha and whether there is any truth in it, I don't know.  Any one else remember the saying?

[ashjoma]

Bob, if you are having a reaction to prawns, be aware it will worsen with each exposure, as your body ramps up its response. You should carry antihistamines with you at all times and get a referral to an allergy specialist.

[cat_mioux]

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@purple_haize wrote:

Ms. Mioux.........do you need a script for an epipen?

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Sorry purple, I've only just read your question.

I buy my epi-pen over the counter at any pharmacy but it's expensive ($105) and they only last a year and you have to throw them out. You can get them on prescription for much cheaper but I think an allergy specialist needs to give you the script. I saw an allergy specialist 4 years ago, he was hopeless so I'm not going back for a script.

I figure $10 a month is a great price for peace of mind.

[purple_haize]

Thanks for that Ms. Mioux........it was for my granddaughter, she is severely allergic to mozzies, will tell my daughter, as Isla is in the care of a specialist and he might be able to give her a script.

I might save up myself and get one for me.

thanks.....

[amber-eyed-girl]

I get very bad reactions to bites too, it's getting worse with time but I think that's more to do with the type of mozzies which are around.