2006-12-30 12:09:13 · 5 answers · asked by Paris 3 in Health ➔ Other - Health
I had allergy testing done about six months ago, it's basically the same way these people explain however mine was on the outsides of both of my arms, it's nothing nothing at all to be nervous about, I DISPISE needles and they often make me pass out but they don't actually use needles, its just like a mosquito bite, you hardly feel it and after figuring out what I was allergic to I am living my life like a whole new person! I definitely wouldn't pass it up.
2006-12-30 12:16:23 · answer #1 · answered by kelreefl 1 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Your health professional should inform you what the procedure involves before proceeding. And you should be willing to ask the clinician to clarify parts that you don't understand. That being said...
I'm not certain what type of allergy testing you mean, but the scratch (intradermal) test is one that comes to mind. A grid is layed out on your back with a variety of common allergens (or specific ones if certain ones are suspected) to be tested at the points of the grid. You'll feel a "poke" as an attenuated amount of each selected allergen is put into the skin.
The amount of skin swelling caused by the allergen is a rough guide to how strongly allergic you are.
A good description of the procedure is at the Mayo Clinic website I've provided.
2006-12-30 20:24:55 · answer #2 · answered by gatcllc 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
It depends on which type of allergy testing you are having done. When I was tested, they gave me the choice of a blood test or a stick test. The blood test is just what it sounds like...they take your blood and examine it, then send you the results at a later date. The stick test, involves them sticking your back and applying different allergens in the small wounds. The nurse explained to me that with this test, you would be in the testing room for a couple of hours, but it doesn't hurt.
Good luck!
2006-12-30 20:13:06 · answer #3 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
I've had it to test to see what allergies I had. They basically just prick your back all over, then wait and see which places get the biggest red spots or reactions. The bigger the red circle lets them know you have a more pronounced allergy to that chemical or substance. It's not that big of deal and it didn't hurt too much either. Nothing to worry about.
2006-12-30 20:12:17 · answer #4 · answered by John 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Pain and itching. They mark your back off into a grid. Each square is lightly scratched (this itself does not hurt)with a different allergen. If you have a reaction to what they test you for the square that they pricked you with it will swell up and get all itchy. If you aren't allergic it's not so bad or if you are only slightly allergic to something. Each reaction is individual. Good luck
2006-12-30 20:17:02 · answer #5 · answered by Debra B 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋