Are Hay fever tablets bad for ckd?

[Stevo99]

Just wondering if your average hay fever tablets could harm kidney functions at all?

I usually get very bad hay fever this time of the yr but I do not if I can help it take any meds unless it gets really bad.

Antihistamines do work but I’m always conscious of any effects from any over the counter meds.

[Celtic]

Steve, I was told by a good pharmacist that if I had to take over-the-counter antihistamine, Clarytin was preferable to Piriton as far as my kidney was concerned. However, have you tried a more natural remedy: locally resourced honey in the form of honeycomb can help? Started a few weeks before the expected hay fever season arrives, the local pollen in the honey desensitises you to the effects. Our son is about to try it now after he found it helped some years ago whilst living in a different area. There was an article in the press just yesterday which included this recommendation alongside several others such as a particular nasal spray and eye drops, etc.

[WhollyAligned]

Great suggestion on the local pollen Celtic! Steve - my view on anti-histamines is that it's always best to look at the root of an issue rather than symptom suppress. Also, anti-histamines can interfere with serotonin metabolism, an important neurotransmitter for mood. I suggest you look more at gut health. More and more brilliant research being done in this area including specific to kidney health. Most disease processes are due to the inflammatory cascade being triggered and this very much starts in the gut. So working on gut healing is a great starting point for most people. If you are ok with dairy, I recommend a course of kefir from the Chuckling Goat. Include plenty of fibre through plenty of fruit and vegetables. And of course keep well hydrated with good quality water. Gauge for yourself what feels like the right amount of fluid for you. If the kefir feels a bit too much (not everyone gets on with the taste), then Dr Mercola Complete Probiotics is a good one to choose.

[Celtic in reply to WhollyAligned]

WhollyAligned, my probiotic is a daily small pot of 'live' organic yoghurt for helping to keep the gut healthy