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(JD) · Jan 05, 2010, 08:04 PM

I have severe allergies also, and they changed as I aged.
You may have changed your laundry detergent (or are using ones with the same allergen in it.) That would explain it always being with you...on your clothes?
Dorms are known for mold, btw.
There are a myriad of things to do and try other than taking medications for the symptoms. Things you can do without a doctor's help or fees.
Basically, you have to become a minimalist for a few weeks. You also need to keep a strict food diary that includes everything that goes into your mouth (like toothpaste or candy or gum etc)
Where you live needs a good cleaning without too many chemicals. Vinegar works great at killing germs mites and cleaning...but wear a mask or have someone else do this. Strip your bedding, wash in plain water and dry on high (heat kills dust and spider mites.)
If you can, put your mattresses in plastic allergy covers. Pillows need to be done that way as well. (Foam grows mold, feathers unless high quality are still dirty enough to cause allergies.)
That's just for starters.
google places for suggestions or lists on how to do this methodically.
It's really tough to do this correctly, but well worth the results. If it is allergies to something environmental (and not medication you're taking) then you will have relief.

Same with foods... most ppl eat and enjoy about 16 foods only. Try going off each food for at least 3 days totally. If you already suspect a food (like your nose itches each time you eat or drink it) then go off it for 2 weeks and then add it back in and see if you react again.

I know the miserable feelings allergies can give you...they can make you deaf, cause heart attacks, depression and all sorts of malaise. It's important that you find out the causes... even if you have to pay for provocative testing by an allergist.