Hayfever

[Jacqui Harvey]

quote:Originally posted by karen and pauline

Hi again everyone

Not sure how many packets you can bring back but I don't think there is a limit but perhaps someone with more know how on the rules and regulations would be better to answer this one.  I brought back 4 packs.  I also bring back the strong antibiotics on my last visit for the year as usually someone in the family needs for throat, ears, chest etc (bought back 4 packs of those as well with no problems).  They are the ones where you only have to take 1 twice a day because of the high dosage - again very useful to have in as long as you don't overuse of course.

Karen

We always stock up from the chemists in Fethiye opposite Carrefour, particularly the large anti-biotic
1000g tablets, or horse pills as we call them.  They are very effective for sore thoats etc.,  however, would only take 1 per day.
We put them in the suitcase before we leave, and have not had a problem taking them back.  Also the sleeping tablets are good too.
We find this chemist very good for advise as he speaks perfect English and will always confirm what he is giving you by showing you the product and side effects etc., on his computer.

[katy11]

Try acupunture, I suffered badly for years until this my doctor
told me to try this. After three sessions in the first year and the same the next year, I am now cured, this was 20 years ago.
When I was suffering I had to stay a dark room for three days,no one would or could come near me Iwas that bad tempered.
Tony

[Bluwise]

Whilst we are on the subjects of allergies - does anyone else suffer with eye irritation when in Turkey?  I don't have the sneezes/runny nose but one or both eyes feel like they have a piece of grit in and then become very watery and itchy - any ideas??  I've tried the usual anti-histamines etc

[janmack]

quote:Originally posted by Linda

 I am taking cetryn antihistamine, which has some effect but is not brilliant. Can anyone recommend a stronger antihistamine for pollen allergies and does anyone know if you can have an injection as opposed to tablets>

I do get bad allergies, probably worse since moving to Turkey, I buy Claratine antihistamine tabs, they work well most of the time .  Don't know about injections...needles scare me