Personally, I think the nasal sprays that have a very, very low dose of steroids work miracles for me without much in the way of side effects. (eta: Not Afrin, but things like Beconase)
Yeah, Afrin will treat the symptoms. Nasal sprays like Sparky is talking about will block the allergens. I think there's at least one non-prescription kind out there called Nasalcrom.
I use OTC Claritin and NasalCrom, although I'm tempted to go to the doctor and get back on prescription allergy meds now that I have, like, insurance.
Oh, and Dana -- just went over the D*C schedule and I don't have anything until 1pm on Friday. Cassandra Claire only has one panel this year, and she was so boring last time I doubt I'll go to heckle.
Cassandra Claire only has one panel this year, and she was so boring last time I doubt I'll go to heckle.
I know, god. What a disappointment. So it's good. You/we can sleep in, if necessary.
And it's time for everyone to play "What did Dana forget to pack?"
I have: clothes, socks, underwear, shoes, cell phone and charger, iPod and charger, camera and batteries and charger, hairbrush, makeup, drugs, boarding pass, con registration card, books. And probably other stuff I forgot to list.
I thought for a second you meant Xavier in New Orleans, and I was prepared to be very surprised.
This.
Cute hair shrift!
Yay Owen's first day. That lunch looks yum! I always hated how the jelly started soaking into the bread before I could eat the sandwich for lunch. Has anyone invented anything to deal with that yet?
I always hated how the jelly started soaking into the bread before I could eat the sandwich for lunch. Has anyone invented anything to deal with that yet?
Put a thin layer of PB on both slices of bread and then the jelly in the middle.
Dana: something to sleep in/lounge around the room in?
toothbrush?
Um. Packed. I think. Toothpaste, definitely, because it's in my bag of OMGLiquids!
And it's time for everyone to play "What did Dana forget to pack?"
This question comes up a lot. Perhaps we should have a section in the FAQ.
And maybe another section for people who are not Dana.