Body Changes: Claritin

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Claritin or Zyrtec for Pregnancy and 3 Year Old?

Hi mommies. I am currently 7 months pregnant and my doc said I can take claritin or zyrtec. Which works best!? I am so miserable this year I can barely stand to be awake! My 3 year old is also suffering this year. His doc said the same medicines. Which works best for allergies in adults and children?

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Allergic to Baby?

I've had stress hives off and on (rarely) since 10 years old. I became...

Back Pain

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Pregnancy and Allergies, What to Do?

I think I already know the answer to this which is that I just have to wait it out and deal with it, but it won't hurt to ask anyway. I am having one of the worst allergy attacks I have had in years right now (the past 3-4 days) with today being the worst. My eyes are so irritated I can't open them unless it is dark, or else they water like crazy. I'm talking people thinking I am crying in public. Today I couldn't sit anywhere near a window, evern with the blinds closed. Now that is is dark out I have some relief but I am worried about...

Pregnancy Diarrhea

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Allergy Meds While Pregnant

I am 15.5 weeks preg. with baby #2. I have been suffering from severe sinus probs my entire pregnancy, and actually for exactly the last year as well. I am suffering from severe sinus pressure, pain and congestion, as well as a terrible cough producing mucus. My family doc says it's all allergy related, which makes sense because it went completely out of control as soon as ragweed season started. He does not want to treat the congestion and mucus with antibiotics, as I have been on them twice since I got pregnant. He also prefers me to...