This has nothing to do with the content of this post, but has anyone else noticed that the dates on the newest posts, this one included, are almost two months off?

Try Claritin or Allegra with Flonase generic versions of them are fine. I use just the generic Flonase that I started during the winter with my year round allergies so I was ahead before the seasonal ones kick I so hard that you have to double or even take the "D" versions to get relief.

I have terrible allergies, and Benadryl didn't work for me either. I either fell asleep or felt no better at all. Eventually I went to the doctor and got much stronger pills instead of over-the-counter stuff. It's like a miracle! I would advise that :)

You should go to the doctor. They'll be able to ascern what exactly you're allergic to, and prescribe specific medicine. I've been dealing with allergies for years now (runny nose and constant sneezing, ugh) and going to a specialist was the best thing I've done.

What are you allergic to? If it's general hay fever, I've found that a one-two punch of Sudafed and Flonase works fairly well for me. You can get both over the counter these days. If it's something else specifical though, ask your doctor.

I would suggest seeing an allergist. They do prick you with needles (they're injecting allergins to see what you're allergic to and how allergic you are to them) and it itches a LOT while waiting, but its probably your best bet. I have really bad allergies as well, which come with runny nose, itchy eyes, and asthma. They gave me Flonase (which is basically stuff you spray into your nose. Piece of advice; don't swallow too much after taking it unless you like the taste of Flonase at the back of your throat) and Dulera, which is basically an inhaler you take through a chamber twice a day right before you brush your teeth.

There are many types of benadryl. You need the one with the active ingredient of acrivastine. That's the one that works, not sure if acrivastine is available in the USA but in the UK it works like a charm. Cetirizine and Loraditine are kind of useless..

You should probably look into a combination anti-histamine regime. Allegra, Claritin, and Zantac all have anti-histamine effects. Obviously, talk about it with your GP or Allergist first, but you should be able to cooperate with one of the two to make a plan that keeps the worst of your symptoms at bay.

You have to be the non drowsy kind. And don't drink Mountain Dew drink coffee

I use a nasal spray called Flonase for my allergies, which are horrible this time of year. It takes several days to kick in but it works phenomenally for me