[Rick Lee]

My dad and I had horrible allergies when we lived in TX. Now we just have sinus problems and there is a difference. When I was about 10 I had the skin tests done, which in those days were small injections in the triceps. I got 14 in one arm and 15 in the other in one day and it was no fun. I think Rabies shots would be better than this. The next day I had the worst cold or flu of my life and a week or so later I got a few pages of all the stuff I was allergic to.

But since your metabolism changes every seven yrs. or so, it eventually all went away. About seven yrs. ago I dated a nurse, back before Claritan was over the counter. She gave me some of that stuff and it worked wonders. But eventually I found that it olnyl worked when I was having allergy issues, not sinus issues.

Then I started getting horrible sinus infections, around three times a year, usually between Jan. and April. Latest allergist gave me Zyrtec and told me to take it as soon as I was feeling at all congested, so it would go away before it blossomed into an infection. I can't tell you how much Zyrtec has improved my quality of life. It has been a wonder drug for me. I am a fanatic about taking care of the slightest sinus issue now before it festers. Last night I was so dead tired and had just gotten comfortable in bed, when it started. I kicked my a$s to get up and get some Zyrtec and today I feel fine, had a good jog at the gym and it's about 19 deg. outside now. Zyrtec rules!