Comments on: Allergies in New York Hudson Valley-where to move? http://climates.allergynursing.com/2007/01/11/hudson-valley/ Would your allergies be better in a different climate? Read other's experiences and share your own. Mon, 15 Mar 2010 13:20:28 +0000 http://wordpress.org/?v=2.2 By: Kevin http://climates.allergynursing.com/2007/01/11/hudson-valley/#comment-21045 Kevin Wed, 03 Mar 2010 15:50:49 +0000 http://climates.allergynursing.com/2007/01/11/hudson-valley/#comment-21045 I lived in the Mid-Hudson Valley for 25+ years and suffered almost daily from the same allergy symptoms as described by AllergyNurse. 4 years ago, I relocated to Tokyo, Japan. All I can say is, hallelujah - what a relief! Tokyo is a concrete jungle but that may be what makes it my paradise. I haven't had even the slightest symptom since moving here. I recently visited family back in NY, and within days of my arrival, the old allergy symptoms were back. Thank god I was only there for a couple of weeks. I a large urban environment with relatively low man-made pollution levels may be the best solution for 'natural' allergy sufferers like me. I lived in the Mid-Hudson Valley for 25+ years and suffered almost daily from the same allergy symptoms as described by AllergyNurse. 4 years ago, I relocated to Tokyo, Japan. All I can say is, hallelujah - what a relief! Tokyo is a concrete jungle but that may be what makes it my paradise. I haven’t had even the slightest symptom since moving here. I recently visited family back in NY, and within days of my arrival, the old allergy symptoms were back. Thank god I was only there for a couple of weeks. I a large urban environment with relatively low man-made pollution levels may be the best solution for ‘natural’ allergy sufferers like me.

]]> By: pam http://climates.allergynursing.com/2007/01/11/hudson-valley/#comment-19371 pam Tue, 10 Feb 2009 16:04:36 +0000 http://climates.allergynursing.com/2007/01/11/hudson-valley/#comment-19371 I've been getting allergy shots for two years now and they help a lot (allergic to pollen, weeds, trees, dust mites, ragweed). I asked my allergist about the best place to live and he said San Diego, CA. But I've also heard that you can move somewhere and then develop new allergies to whatever grows there! Anyway, San Diego sounds really nice, if you can afford it. I’ve been getting allergy shots for two years now and they help a lot (allergic to pollen, weeds, trees, dust mites, ragweed). I asked my allergist about the best place to live and he said San Diego, CA. But I’ve also heard that you can move somewhere and then develop new allergies to whatever grows there! Anyway, San Diego sounds really nice, if you can afford it.

]]> By: Scott http://climates.allergynursing.com/2007/01/11/hudson-valley/#comment-18325 Scott Fri, 19 Sep 2008 19:48:27 +0000 http://climates.allergynursing.com/2007/01/11/hudson-valley/#comment-18325 Hi Paul, I thought I was nuts until I found your post today. For years I have been getting very bad headaches that I related to allergies. I get them mostly from fall to spring but still get them occasionally in the summer. Last fall I flew to Vegas in early December. I always have problems with my ears plugging up/extreme pain when I fly. This trip wasn't to bad but after a day or so my chest felt like a weight was sitting on it and I had bad headaches plus dizzyness. This didn't go away when I got home to Rotterdam, NY. Actually, it didn't subside until summer and now that it's fall, it has all started coming back. My doctor told me it was anxiety. His PA said he saw fluid in my ears and gave me a sample of nasonex which did nothing to help. My ears "click" each time I swallow. I can feel fluid move from one side to the other when I lay on one side and then rollover. I suffer from acid reflux which I believe is from the tons of post nasal drip I deal with daily. It seems to flare up when I am suffering one of these attacks. I feel off ballance and dizzy, almost like I'm a split second behind. I turn my head and it feels like im still moving in that direction for a split second after I stopped. I'm also exhausted all the time. I have tried nasal salines and they work to a small degree. Also Claritin D and Benadryl but they only ease the symptoms enough that I can somewhat function. Hot tea and hot showers help also. I love the northeast and really don't wish to move but if I found a place where these headaches would go away I'd be there in a heartbeat. Hi Paul,

I thought I was nuts until I found your post today. For years I have been getting very bad headaches that I related to allergies. I get them mostly from fall to spring but still get them occasionally in the summer.

Last fall I flew to Vegas in early December. I always have problems with my ears plugging up/extreme pain when I fly. This trip wasn’t to bad but after a day or so my chest felt like a weight was sitting on it and I had bad headaches plus dizzyness. This didn’t go away when I got home to Rotterdam, NY. Actually, it didn’t subside until summer and now that it’s fall, it has all started coming back.

My doctor told me it was anxiety. His PA said he saw fluid in my ears and gave me a sample of nasonex which did nothing to help. My ears “click” each time I swallow. I can feel fluid move from one side to the other when I lay on one side and then rollover. I suffer from acid reflux which I believe is from the tons of post nasal drip I deal with daily. It seems to flare up when I am suffering one of these attacks.

I feel off ballance and dizzy, almost like I’m a split second behind. I turn my head and it feels like im still moving in that direction for a split second after I stopped. I’m also exhausted all the time.

I have tried nasal salines and they work to a small degree. Also Claritin D and Benadryl but they only ease the symptoms enough that I can somewhat function. Hot tea and hot showers help also.

I love the northeast and really don’t wish to move but if I found a place where these headaches would go away I’d be there in a heartbeat.

]]> By: Joyce http://climates.allergynursing.com/2007/01/11/hudson-valley/#comment-17917 Joyce Thu, 07 Aug 2008 14:26:52 +0000 http://climates.allergynursing.com/2007/01/11/hudson-valley/#comment-17917 <p>In response to Jeanette's post, (although 2007), regarding the effectiveness of the Earpopper, I purchased this device for year-roud allergic rhinitis. I had done a round of skin testing with my allergist who found sensitivities to cats, pollens, and molds. My symptoms were occasional bouts with vertigo, frequent dizziness resulting from eustachian tube dysfunction. She prescribed Claritin, decongestants, and Flonase. She also uses the Earpopper in her office and I can tell you the relief from the dizziness would be immediate,and the tubes would drain over the next two days. (It helps to sleep in an elevated position, also). I do not like using drugs because they carry the same side effects I am trying to avoid. She also suggested anti-inflammatory dietary measures such as fresh ginger (ground and boiled into a tea), the use of tumeric in cooking, vitamin C,<br /> quercetin, and the elimination of dairy, wheat and soy. The Earpopper can only be obtained by prescription, but she would not<br /> give me one. Perhaps if I had persisted long enough, she may have, but my family physician readily did, since he used it himself. His warnings were probably the reasons that the allergist had: the Earpopper can create a momentary dizziness if<br /> not used properly. The company says that their product is totally safe, and will not rupture the eardrum. I use the Earpopper only<br /> when I am dizzy. (I do not have hearing loss.) This amounts to once a week or once every two<br /> weeks, depending. I will sometimes take a Claritin but that would be so rare, maybe once every three weeks, if that. Also, I am being treated by a chiropractor for neck and back problems. He does not "crack the neck" in his practice (not a safe practice,<br /> related to stroke, please google for more info), but uses an activator and manipulation. All designed to align the vertebrae, and also relieve blocked eustachian tubes. He does not make any claims toward curing allergies, he just relieves the symptoms, and<br /> prevents furthur degeneration in my neck.</p> In response to Jeanette’s post, (although 2007), regarding the effectiveness of the Earpopper, I purchased this device for year-roud allergic rhinitis. I had done a round of skin testing with my allergist who found sensitivities to cats, pollens, and molds. My symptoms were occasional bouts with vertigo, frequent dizziness resulting from eustachian tube dysfunction. She prescribed Claritin, decongestants, and Flonase. She also uses the Earpopper in her office and I can tell you the relief from the dizziness would be immediate,and the tubes would drain over the next two days. (It helps to sleep in an elevated position, also). I do not like using drugs because they carry the same side effects I am trying to avoid. She also suggested anti-inflammatory dietary measures such as fresh ginger (ground and boiled into a tea), the use of tumeric in cooking, vitamin C,
quercetin, and the elimination of dairy, wheat and soy. The Earpopper can only be obtained by prescription, but she would not
give me one. Perhaps if I had persisted long enough, she may have, but my family physician readily did, since he used it himself. His warnings were probably the reasons that the allergist had: the Earpopper can create a momentary dizziness if
not used properly. The company says that their product is totally safe, and will not rupture the eardrum. I use the Earpopper only
when I am dizzy. (I do not have hearing loss.) This amounts to once a week or once every two
weeks, depending. I will sometimes take a Claritin but that would be so rare, maybe once every three weeks, if that. Also, I am being treated by a chiropractor for neck and back problems. He does not “crack the neck” in his practice (not a safe practice,
related to stroke, please google for more info), but uses an activator and manipulation. All designed to align the vertebrae, and also relieve blocked eustachian tubes. He does not make any claims toward curing allergies, he just relieves the symptoms, and
prevents furthur degeneration in my neck.

]]> By: Lynn http://climates.allergynursing.com/2007/01/11/hudson-valley/#comment-17846 Lynn Thu, 31 Jul 2008 23:27:38 +0000 http://climates.allergynursing.com/2007/01/11/hudson-valley/#comment-17846 although, no where will be perfect, if you get tested by an allergist and find out the best climate for your allergies, and get treated you should do better anywhere really. Using and air conditioner in summer and keeping your humidity levels down is what will help you most. Don't wear alot of strong perfumes or smoke, also alot of times food is a contributer to nasal allergies, cut down on dairy food or eliminate it all together, try these things and bet you will feel better. although, no where will be perfect, if you get tested by an allergist and find out the best climate for your allergies, and get treated you should do better anywhere really. Using and air conditioner in summer and keeping your humidity levels down is what will help you most. Don’t wear alot of strong perfumes or smoke, also alot of times food is a contributer to nasal allergies, cut down on dairy food or eliminate it all together, try these things and bet you will feel better.

]]> By: Lynn http://climates.allergynursing.com/2007/01/11/hudson-valley/#comment-17845 Lynn Thu, 31 Jul 2008 23:24:37 +0000 http://climates.allergynursing.com/2007/01/11/hudson-valley/#comment-17845 a drier climate would help most people that suffer from sinus issues. I live in the midwest and when I go West, ie, Vegas, I suffer alot less. High humidity states such as midwest and south, are not good. The farther west you go , the better. a drier climate would help most people that suffer from sinus issues. I live in the midwest and when I go West, ie, Vegas, I suffer alot less. High humidity states such as midwest and south, are not good. The farther west you go , the better.

]]> By: Valerie http://climates.allergynursing.com/2007/01/11/hudson-valley/#comment-17178 Valerie Mon, 05 May 2008 21:32:32 +0000 http://climates.allergynursing.com/2007/01/11/hudson-valley/#comment-17178 I live in the Hudson Valley (Orange County, NY) and suffer from the usual sinus headaches, occational vertigo and dizzyness. I think it's mostly from all the pine trees. One thing that has helped me though, is the Grossan Hydro Pulse Nasal and Sinus Irrigation System. It's like a "water pik" for your nose. You can order it on-line. Many sites carry it. I used to get sinus infections several times each year. But no more, since I began using the Hydro Pulse in 2005. It helps if you use it every day when your symptoms are bad. I live in the Hudson Valley (Orange County, NY) and suffer from the usual sinus headaches, occational vertigo and dizzyness. I think it’s mostly from all the pine trees. One thing that has helped me though, is the Grossan Hydro Pulse Nasal and Sinus Irrigation System. It’s like a “water pik” for your nose. You can order it on-line. Many sites carry it. I used to get sinus infections several times each year. But no more, since I began using the Hydro Pulse in 2005. It helps if you use it every day when your symptoms are bad.

]]> By: sonick http://climates.allergynursing.com/2007/01/11/hudson-valley/#comment-16901 sonick Thu, 03 Apr 2008 18:13:47 +0000 http://climates.allergynursing.com/2007/01/11/hudson-valley/#comment-16901 To the gentleman who mentioned Phoenix.. That would've been optimal... 20 years ago. Today, Phoenix is an absolute torture-chamber for those with allergies. Mulberry, olive, ash, bermuda grass, ragweed, every single species transplanted individuals have trotted out with them and planted to make it more like "home". The astronomical pollen count coupled with the persistent small dirt particulate (which is LOADED with mold/spores) and to top it all off, smog/pollution that would make Behjing jealous. I didn't even KNOW I could suffer from allergies until I moved to Phoenix, now I am miserable at least 4 of 7 days per week, all year round, sinus' stopped up to blinding headaches. I never had a single allergy when I lived in central IL and Chicago. Allergy sufferers moving to Phoenix or Tucson is tantamount to torture. Placing allergy-suffering prisoners of war in Phoenix would violate the Geneva convention. It is that bad. Nationwide, 20% of people suffer perceptibly for some degree of time yearly (usually blooming times). In Phoenix, 60% of people suffer perceptibly, 365 days per year. Just to let you know, the days of Phoenix as an asthmatics/allergy-sufferers panacea are long over. To the gentleman who mentioned Phoenix..

That would’ve been optimal… 20 years ago.

Today, Phoenix is an absolute torture-chamber for those with allergies. Mulberry, olive, ash, bermuda grass, ragweed, every single species transplanted individuals have trotted out with them and planted to make it more like “home”. The astronomical pollen count coupled with the persistent small dirt particulate (which is LOADED with mold/spores) and to top it all off, smog/pollution that would make Behjing jealous.

I didn’t even KNOW I could suffer from allergies until I moved to Phoenix, now I am miserable at least 4 of 7 days per week, all year round, sinus’ stopped up to blinding headaches. I never had a single allergy when I lived in central IL and Chicago.

Allergy sufferers moving to Phoenix or Tucson is tantamount to torture. Placing allergy-suffering prisoners of war in Phoenix would violate the Geneva convention. It is that bad. Nationwide, 20% of people suffer perceptibly for some degree of time yearly (usually blooming times). In Phoenix, 60% of people suffer perceptibly, 365 days per year.

Just to let you know, the days of Phoenix as an asthmatics/allergy-sufferers panacea are long over.

]]> By: Dr. Felipe http://climates.allergynursing.com/2007/01/11/hudson-valley/#comment-14557 Dr. Felipe Tue, 11 Sep 2007 20:31:40 +0000 http://climates.allergynursing.com/2007/01/11/hudson-valley/#comment-14557 This is the 1st year of my adult life that I have not been overwhelmed with seasonal allergies in September. Don't know if it's because I moved to NYC from White Plains recently (I doubt it), or that this is a merciful year (doubt that too), or that it hasn't started yet (today is Sept 11th, 2007), or that it's the new supplements I'm taking. I'd like to think the latter, but I need some corroboration. I've started taking borage oil, two caps/day for a total of 600mg GLA. GLA is supposed to be strongly anti-inflammatory. I also take fish oil (1000 mg/day of EPA/DHA), which is also anti-inflammatory. Maybe the combination of the two is making the difference. I swear, hardly a single symptom. Meanwhile, my mate and a friend has had a scratchy throat for weeks. This is the 1st year of my adult life that I have not been overwhelmed with seasonal allergies in September. Don’t know if it’s because I moved to NYC from White Plains recently (I doubt it), or that this is a merciful year (doubt that too), or that it hasn’t started yet (today is Sept 11th, 2007), or that it’s the new supplements I’m taking. I’d like to think the latter, but I need some corroboration. I’ve started taking borage oil, two caps/day for a total of 600mg GLA. GLA is supposed to be strongly anti-inflammatory. I also take fish oil (1000 mg/day of EPA/DHA), which is also anti-inflammatory. Maybe the combination of the two is making the difference. I swear, hardly a single symptom. Meanwhile, my mate and a friend has had a scratchy throat for weeks.

]]> By: Carolyn http://climates.allergynursing.com/2007/01/11/hudson-valley/#comment-11221 Carolyn Sun, 29 Apr 2007 20:47:38 +0000 http://climates.allergynursing.com/2007/01/11/hudson-valley/#comment-11221 Ever since I relocated to Texas from California,I have been plagued with headaches. Last year had to take antibiotics to relieve my sinus. Now my headaches are back, my MD told me it is Central Texas allergies. DO you have any suggestions rather than antibiotics?? I live in Georgetown, TX. Ever since I relocated to Texas from California,I have been plagued with headaches. Last year had to take antibiotics to relieve my sinus. Now my headaches are back, my MD told me it is Central Texas allergies. DO you have any suggestions rather than antibiotics?? I live in Georgetown, TX.

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