Will I get relapse if I discontinue the allergic shots maintenance dose?

Hi doctor,

Last year I tried allergy shots for six months and quit due to developing stomach pain. I did not reach the maintenance dose. I recently restarted shots and reached eight months this time. I had stomach pain the whole time, but my allergist assured me it was safe to continue. I made it two months into the maintenance dose (seven maintenance injections). Suddenly my allergies decreased a lot, and I developed very dry sinuses. Due to all these issues, I quit shots for good last month, but my sinuses remain very dry. I have two questions:

1) Given how long I did shots, will I likely relapse and get a runny nose again, or will the decrease in allergies I am having be permanent? If I am likely to relapse, how long would it take?

2) Was it safe to get allergy shots for six months and then eight months despite them giving me constant stomach pain? Once I stopped, my stomach pain resolved. My allergist had told me to continue despite the pain every time I brought it up. But ultimately, it did not feel right to continue.

Hello doctor,

Thank you for the response.

The main symptom I am having is very dry sinuses. It started about four to six weeks after starting my maintenance dose. I stopped having a runny nose and had fewer reactions from allergens, but my sinuses became very dry. I also had sharp stomach pain while doing allergy shots. My allergist thought it was not related to the shots, but my stomach felt much better after stopping shots, so I think there may have been some relation. I can find the information about the shots and extracts of which allergens. Should I send the medical records I have about them? I can request those. I asked about sublingual immunotherapy but was told it was not available at my allergy clinic, unfortunately.

Hi,

Thank you doctor for the reply,

I have attached records of allergen extracts and my allergy test results. I have also attached additional notes about the shots (schedule, duration, etc.). Please let me know if you need additional records or information. I usually feel acidity in my stomach within a few minutes of taking a shot. The pain would be relieved by taking Omeprazole 40 to 80 mg or Pepcid 20 to 40 mg daily. I have tried nasal rinsing and steam for my dry sinuses, but my problem persists. I have had some benefits from using oils or vaseline, but not too much.

My main questions are:

1. Are my allergies likely to relapse? If so, how long will it take to relapse? Will my allergies eventually have the same intensity as before?
2. Can the shots or dosages I was given cause dry sinuses?

Thank you doctor for the reply,

I can send you my CT scan results also. I had sinus surgery two years ago. I see that even though I stopped allergy shots after five maintenance injections over eight months, is it still likely to take years for my allergies to return? They are not likely to return in a few months or one year at a similar intensity.