My blood test results in 800 allergy levels, I hate needles so Im not going for another test to see what Im allergic to, is there a global diet to follow without going through this again?
2006-12-05 09:28:08 · 6 answers · asked by Anonymous in Health ➔ Diseases & Conditions ➔ Allergies
no, don't waste your time trying to guess what you are allergic to. i've had allergy testing done before and they don't use needles, they dip little plastic cones with ridges at the ends into the concentrate of the allergen and then they poke you with it. theres no blood, no injection. you just wait 20 minutes for the reaction to fully develop and at the end, they know what you're allergic to based on what you developed a hive to. i was tested for 28 environmental allergens and i was positive for 25!! so i know how much it sucks to have bad allergies. but knowing makes your life so much easier, you can plan around different foods or pets (in my case) and its not so unexpected when you have a reaction. plus i got an awesome prescription and i hardly have allergic reactions now. bite the bullet and do it!
2006-12-05 14:30:33 · answer #1 · answered by Amanda 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
If you think continuing the allergy tests is more than you can tolerate, you're going to be in deep trouble if you ever have a major illness. None of us is crazy about needles but they're part of the real world. There is no one diet that will fit all patients just as one allergy profile that will fit all patients. Get the tests; follow the doctor's advice; possibly save your own life by doing so.
2006-12-05 17:40:14 · answer #2 · answered by missingora 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Allergies are specific. The reactions get worse with each exposure. For example if you reacted to peanuts with hives, the next exposure could cause shortness of breath or anaphylaxis which could result in death. Find out what you are allergic to so that you do not harm yourself.You are very important to those who love you and care and even from others that you are not aware of. Your allergies may not even be food related. Good luck and I'm sure you have the courage to do the right thing.
2006-12-05 17:34:33 · answer #3 · answered by firestarter 6 · 1⤊ 0⤋
Eat foods that fight allergies like veggie juices, peaches,
Take Benadrly before eatin the foods u are allergic to.
Allergy needles...u may be allergic to them.
2006-12-05 19:09:18 · answer #4 · answered by sunflare63 7 · 0⤊ 1⤋
this is a tough one
becomming Vegan is a Good idea
but hum, i think u should stay away from processed foods
2006-12-05 17:36:50 · answer #5 · answered by Nia 2 · 0⤊ 1⤋
I THINK SEEING HOW YOU HAVE GOT THIS FAR YOU SHOULD FINISH YOUR TESTS, SHOULD BE USED TO NEEDLES WITH ALL THISE BLOOD TESTS
2006-12-05 17:34:09 · answer #6 · answered by t.i.m 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋