Went to my local lake this weekend and there is a lot of algae in the water. After boarding a few sessions my allergies were killing me, congestion, watery/itchy eyes, etc. Has anyone else experienced this and if so what do I need to take to prevent this?

I feel ya, I get the same way about 10:16 at night they hit me, i will sneeze 15-20 times in a row i hardly can breathe. <BR> <BR>I have found taking a shower after my set and then popping a few benadryl before bed helps.

I have the same problem sometimes. I take zyrtec, it seems to take care of it.

Hey man same issues up here too...Cleaning off after the lake will help,and for me it was Clariton or walgreens version.

I have never experienced this but every time my friend boards he comes out of the water all stuffed up and sneezing... could be the same issue

I have the same problem. Taking a 24hr Caratin D before I go to the lake works pretty well for me.

I have this same problem and it got so bad that I started to wear a nose plug. Just getting lake water in my nose keeps me congested for days. I tried many meds, but what is helping me this season is a prescription nasal spray, I think it is some sort of steriod, and Mucinex. Claritin and Allegra work good also.

I get the same thing, really affect me when i get back in the boat after a set. <BR>Clariton takes the edge off for me. <BR>Most years I get a kenalog injection, this always clears me up for the summer.

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