I have no idea what allergies I have. is it possible to discover what allergies you have though science
2006-08-13 14:28:00 · 12 answers · asked by rufus shinra 2 in Health ➔ Diseases & Conditions ➔ Allergies
Go to an allergy specialist. It's expensive, but if you have decent insurance it'll be covered. They'll do blood tests to help figure out what you're allergic to, and they'll help you figure out how to control your allergies.
I went a few years ago, got a prescription...my life has been better ever since.
2006-08-13 14:34:39 · answer #1 · answered by rabidbaby 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
A slue of allergies can be discovered through a skin test. The doctor pokes your back with a very small needle and injects some of the allergen. After a time, if there is a raised bump, you have an allergy to that. If it's food, the best way to discover is to remove a food like milk products from your diet for two weeks and then add it back. If you have problems you are allergic.
2006-08-13 14:37:02 · answer #2 · answered by MamaSunshine 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
You would have to get a referral from your doctor for an allergy test so that insurance would pay for it... and don't take any meds for it... my doctor told me they like to treat the symptoms before giving that referral, which is basically contaminating your body (you can google how meds damage your insides) instead of easily eliminating whatever you're allergic to... anyway, they prick your arm (unless your under 5, in which case they do it on your back) with a bunch of different common allergens and the prick swells and gets red if you're allergic.
For food, the allergy dude wouldn't test me because it's usually fairly obvious if you have a food allergy... such as swollen tongue, swollen throat, etc. You may be looking for a food intolerance test, which I got at a homeopathic office... although, homeopaths are not covered by insurance.
Good luck.
2006-08-13 14:39:46 · answer #3 · answered by Mary 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
It is possible to do it through science and also with a bit of experimentation.
If they are food related, you use the challenge monitor the response and then repeat it is a new days.
if the allergies are enviornemental, that is perhaps a little easier. If the symptoms come while you are in the corn patch, then you know what you have.corn allergy.
2006-08-13 15:05:16 · answer #4 · answered by Buzz s 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
yes. go to the doctor and ask for an allergy test. but im sure if you had a major allergy you wouldhave noticed by now.
If u live somewhere with an NHS, u shall get it done for free...if not your health insurance should cover it, as allergies can be potentially lifethreatening!
2006-08-13 14:48:41 · answer #5 · answered by fifs_c 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Please see the webpages for more details on allergies. I have got dust allergy. It become worse with growing age (after 65 years of age). Now I am allergic to chemical fumes, smoke and winter season (Cold). I am taking salmeterol and Fluticasone Propionate powder (Seroflo100) -Cipla daily
2006-08-13 17:58:00 · answer #6 · answered by gangadharan nair 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
go to an allergist and he/she will give u a "rast" test i believe its called....they prick ur (arms usually) skin with the allergy, such as dog or cat and its in a serum form,,and if u have a reaction like a little bump on ur arm or its itchy,,,u are allergic.
2006-08-13 14:36:00 · answer #7 · answered by pinky 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Like the others have said, get your Dr. to refer you to an allergist for testing. I knew just from experience that I was allergic to cats, but I wanted to know if anything else--found out I am also allergic to dogs--I had one and STILL have her. I control it with Allegra
2006-08-13 15:06:43 · answer #8 · answered by Yarn Junkie 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
it is possible but if it occurs again see or think of the last thing you ate but for now if its nasal allergies i would take flonase
2006-08-13 14:35:18 · answer #9 · answered by Darrell J 1 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Blood test.
2006-08-13 14:41:30 · answer #10 · answered by ? 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋