Janice, i'm totally with you! Well i acknowledge that some people are not comfortable with medication, it has definitely helped me. I was reluctant to medicate as well, but have not regretted my decision for one minute. I may be on medication for the rest of my life, but if thats what works for me, i'll do it!
As for your specific situation, have you given up trying to find medication all together? Couldn't you identify the allergy and treat it? I went to a doctor a while back who identified all my allergies, and essentially reprogrammed my body to not react in an allergic manner. I have no allergies to speak of anymore. I think that this is called holistic therapy, the doctor basically works with your body's magnetic flow, and corrects it to eliminate allergies. If you would like more information, i can get it for you. This was just off the top of my head. What i've learned is that allergies are curable, and thought that maybe you could try that. I'm living proof that allergies go away!
Anyways, just let me know!
Beth