Can severe allergies (pollen) and congestion cause fatigue?

I am so tired lated. More than usual. And It seems to correspond to spring and all the pollen, hayfever allergies and resulting congestion. I do take benadryl from time to time when I just can't take the itchy throat, eyes and runny nose no longer. But I just feel drained now that spring has hit. Could this be related to the allergies? Thanks!

Can severe allergies (pollen) and congestion cause fatigue?
Your body is reacting to an allergen, you will be fatigue, just as if it was fighting any other foreign antigen in your body. Rest, drink lots of water and take antihistamines, it will help you. Decongestion can help w/ your congestion as well. Good luck
Reply:yes, absolutely!! i suffer from severe allergies and it always drains me. it can also affect your sleep whether you realize or not and that can cause fatigue. i'm not a doctor or a nurse, but this is what my doctor told me!!
Reply:Absolutely. It is no wonder it is called "spring fever." Depending on what part of the country you live, allergies are rampant right now.


I use "Simply Saline" to ease mine and take a Benadryl at night. You may do well with some other types of treatment that can be obtained from your physician. Clartin also works well. You can buy this in generic form/(ask your pharmacist).
Reply:Yes, any time your body is fighting allergies or an infection it is using extra energy so you will feel more fatigue than usual.
Reply:Yes, as your immune system's resources are expended and your body becomes weaker. Also, if your allergy produces respiratory-cardiovasculatory complications you may be having less ability to absorb oxygen