Allergies!

[MrsDuvet]

One of the most debilitating symptom I experience, which is undoubtedly associated with my endometriosis, is recurring sever allergic rhinitis: sneezing intensely for around 6-7 hours then feeling completely exhausted. I have tracked this for years and it always occurs around ovulation or just before my period. Does anyone else experience this? It is so draining 😢🤧

[Pink_Moon]

Hi, I’m currently in the process of getting diagnosed I’ve just had a MRI scan which shows I have a Endometrioma on my left ovary and a cyst on my right ovary. I have suffered with Allergic Rhinitis for so many years and didn’t know that this could be related to endometriosis. What I have noticed before my cycle and ovulation is that I suffer terribly with my sinuses, chronic headaches with terrible earache and I’m exhausted too!! I feel your pain 😫😫

[MrsDuvet in reply to Pink_Moon]

As if it’s not bad enough to suffer with terrible female problems! I’ve read quite a few things recently which suggest it’s one of the co-morbitities that those with endo are more likely to have statistically.

[JJR88]

This is amazing to read as i thought i was going insane.I to have reaccuring rhinitis and itchy inner ears that seem to flair up and then go back down. I have never tried to see a pattern but will try and track when this happens x

[Pink_Moon in reply to JJR88]

Yes I get really bad itchy ears too! It is worth trying to see a pattern. I still have it but notice that it does seem to get worse around them days x

[MrsDuvet in reply to Pink_Moon]

I too have that awful itchy, ears, nose and throat feeling and can often be heard making attractive throaty sounds just to scratch it! I also prod away with ear buds nearly every day (which I know I really shouldn’t) because it’s sooo satisfying! 😂

[JJR88 in reply to MrsDuvet]

Thats me to daily with the buds lol

[MrsDuvet in reply to JJR88]

If you google the relationship between oestrogen and histamine production, it’s really interesting 🤔

[Pink_Moon in reply to MrsDuvet]

Thank you I will do that now. So if my endometriosis is removed during laparoscopy does that mean it should also relieve my allergic rhinitis?

[MrsDuvet in reply to Pink_Moon]

Mmm, who knows?! Keep me posted!

[Tipps]

Wow, also suffer from rhinitis apparently and didn't think they could be linked..thought I was just unlucky.. For years I had to take beconase twice daily max dose to keep it manageable, however I've recently invested in a sinus rinse bottle after being advised. Initially used it daily and think it's helped and not pumping chemicals perminately up my nose. Forgot a couple of days and it came back with a vengeance so definately recommend investing it one.. weird sensation but worth it. X

[MrsDuvet in reply to Tipps]

Might invest in one of those, thanks! X