Bottom line: This stuff works. It changed my life. For the first time in DECADES, I can live a normal life. I’d forgotten what normal felt like. I cannot overstate my surprise and happiness.
The short version: This is almost a cure for allergies. It does not treat symptoms or clear your sinuses instantly. It builds up your mast cells over time (1 or 2 weeks) so that you don’t get symptoms in the first place. Hence, it feels like I’m cured.
The details: I’ve suffered from allergies for 35 years, and it just got worse and worse every year. A friend recommended Nasal Crom because it worked for her when nothing else would.
When I was in my early 20’s, I started getting “head colds” every August-September. After several years, it was obvious that a seasonal “cold” lasting 4-6 weeks wasn’t normal. One doctor diagnosed it as rhinitis. Years later, another doc called it sinusitis. Many more years later, another doctor pegged it as allergies, most likely to ragweed. I lived in an area with lots of autumn ragweed.
I treated my symptoms with all the usual suspects: Norepinephrine, Benadryl, Claritin, nasal irrigation via Neti Pot rinsing, even resorted to the dreaded Afrin and its nasty rebound effect when the congestion got so bad I couldn’t sleep. What started as a seasonal issue eventually evolved into a year-round nightmare: sinus pressure headaches, post-nasal drip, constant clearing of the throat, sneeze attacks, watery eyes. It ebbed and flowed but never left me.
Finally, I moved to Washington State, which has no ragweed. My symptoms eased a bit but never went away completely. I learned that long-term, chronic sinus conditions can damage the cilia in your sinuses, turning a simple ragweed allergy into a sensitivity to many common stimuli: dust, tree pollen, just about any tiny thing that you inhale, and we all do that daily.
So even in Washington, my symptoms started to worsen again. I drastically cut dairy and carbs from my diet, anything that produces mucous. I wore a painter’s mask when vacuuming or weeding in the yard. All the little things helped, but I was still a chronic sufferer. I resigned myself to a life of allergy misery, because there is no cure, right?
Then, 12 days after starting a daily Nasal Crom regimen and noticing gradual daily improvement, I realized I was actually symptom-free. I’m sleeping through the night, I have no sinus pressure, and I’m not hacking or clearing my throat. I find myself taking deep breaths through my nose just for the pure joy of being able to do it.
I’m now 3 weeks into my regimen, using Nasal Crom 4 times a day. It’s safe, you can’t overdose on it (rodents were given 300 times the normal dose without harm), has no contraindications with other meds and few if any side effects (I had 2 headaches in the first 5 days of treatment that I felt might have been a side effect of Nasal Crom, but none since).
If I have to use it the rest of my life to free myself from my chronic allergies, I will happily do so. I never thought I’d feel this good again. I hope you have similar results.
UPDATE 11-29-15: I used NasalCrom every day for more than year (58 weeks), then noticed a recurrence of allergy symptoms. Then I read that NasalCrom recommends you not use it for more than 8 weeks in a row without a doctor's permission. I did not know that. So I saw my doctor. He referred me to an allergist and suggested I try FloNase for a while. We reportedly had the worst summer-fall season for allergies EVER here in Washington state, so maybe it was just too much for NasalCrom to handle, or maybe my long-term use rendered it less effective. FloNase is working just as well as the NasalCrom initially did, but it's a corticosteroid, which may not be as safe as NasalCrom. I'll post another update after I see my allergist.
UPDATE 5-17-16: Allergy tests revealed I am allergic to dust mites and cats (and we have cats). My post-nasal drip was attributed to silent acid reflux. I shifted to a much more alkaline diet, which relieved the throat-clearing that I mistakenly thought was post-nasal drip. I still use Flonase daily because of the cats and dust mites. The allergist says I can stay on it indefinitely. When I tried to wean myself off Flonase (I don't like to take any meds I don't absolutely have to), my allergy symptoms returned. NasalCrom definitely works, but in the long run, Flonase may be more effective.
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Available Sizes
- 0.44 fl oz (13 mL)
- 0.88 fl oz (26 mL)
Directions & Use:
- Spray once into each nostril. Repeat 3-4 times a day (every 4-6 hours). If needed, may be used up to 6 times a day.
- Use daily while in contact with the cause of your allergies (pollen, molds, pets and dust)
NasalCrom
This nasal spray temporarily prevents and relieves nasal allergy symptoms including running/itchy nose, sneezing and allergic stuffy nose.
Formulated with Cromalyn sodium 5.2mg to prevent and control nasal allergy symptoms from occurring in the first place.
Each bottle contains 200 sprays
- Non-habit forming
- Non-drowsy
- No jitters
- Safe to use with other medications
- Full prescription strength without a prescription
- Safe for kids ages two and up
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Experience the NasalCrom difference.NasalCrom works to attack cells in your nose called mast cells that cause allergy symptoms. When mast cells erupt, they release histamines and other irritants that cause you to experience allergy symptoms such as a running nose or sneezing. |
NasalCrom works to stabilize your nasal mast cells.This allows the mast cells to better maintain their integrity, minimizing the release of histamines and other irritants, to prevent your nasal allergy symptoms before they start. |
NasalCrom Today for a Better Nose Next WeekTo enjoy the full preventative power of NasalCrom, it’s important to start using NasalCrom a week or two before you expect to encounter problematic allergens. Fortunately, NasalCrom will still provide relief while it builds up full protection against further symptoms. |
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all of my “hay fever” symptoms were gone In addition to my allergies being better. The most shocking part was my GI issues ...
I am a patient that is currently being worked up for a Mast Cell Activation diagnosis. I ordered NasalCrom as the main ingredient is Sodium Chromolyn. This is a mast cell stabilizer that is used commonly with Mast Cell disorder patients. I was desperate and figured I would give this medication a try. I was shocked to find a medication which had Sodium Chromolyn and was available over the counter.Within three days of use, all of my “hay fever” symptoms were gone In addition to my allergies being better. The most shocking part was my GI issues all went away. Within three days of the max dose of this medication. All of my other symptoms have gotten much better as well! I highly suggest this medication for anyone with allergic issues that the normal “run of the mill” medications do not work for.This medication comes in a box which is sealed. If the box isnt sealed do not use the medication as it may have been tampered with. Inside of the box is the squirt bottle is the medication. I use four squirts in each nostril in one setting. Each squirt releases 5.2mg of chromolyn sodium. The box details what you can use it for and how long you are allowed to use it for.I highly suggest this medication for anyone with unusual allergies or allergic conditions! This is a great product. I give this product a five star rating!
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