My boyfriend has allergies and has gotten allergy shots before. When he asks doctors to give him allergy shots now, they always say no and prescribe him some medication that won't work. He said the allergy shots always worked wonders. Is it because he's seeing general doctors? Should he see an allergist?
2007-10-31 12:33:45 · 7 answers · asked by Anonymous in Health ➔ Diseases & Conditions ➔ Allergies
If the medications aren't working, then he needs to stay in touch with his doctors and tell them that. He can't wait 6 months and then tell them. Give them 2 weeks to a month and then call the doctor for a new one.
I don't know why they won't give him shots. Have you asked the doctor?
Yes, it could have something to do with just seeing a general practitioner. Ask for a referral to an allergist of some sort and see if he can get your boyfriend on the right track.
The previous answerer was wrong. Allergy shots are also prescription. And doctor's don't prescribe to make drug companies happy. They prescribe what works. Doing anything else is illegal and grounds for a HUGE malpractice lawsuit. If it is a money issue, its because the insurance company may not cover it, not as the first answerer implied.
I hope your BF finds relief soon. : )
2007-10-31 12:41:42 · answer #1 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 1⤋
after awhile of recieving the same treatment any drug or shot will lose effectiveness. general doctors might be looking for a way to resolve the issue without resorting to allergy shots. They are trying to find a more permanent solution to the problem, either removing the allergin from the environment or controlling it through medications. Allergy shots are sortof a last resort and if nothing esle helps then you should consult with an allergist. He or she might be able to find a way to control the allergy permanently if not get allergy shots on a regular basis.
2007-10-31 20:00:59 · answer #2 · answered by SvTybalt 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Yes, he needs to see an allergist. He probably needs allergy desensitation shots instead. He would get those every week for several years.
2007-11-01 14:48:54 · answer #3 · answered by pennypincher 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Essentially...
the only " Club in your Dr.'s Golf Medicine Bag is a DRUG Club... and we know Med's mask Symptoms .. they do not treat Disease Source... and your Disease only gets worse.
He really does not have Allergy Vaccine capability on his own .....
unless he uses an Allergy Services Company like Primary PHYSICIAN Diagnostics who support Primary Physicians with Allergy Testing AND ImmunoTherapy Vaccine in either traditional Injection or Under-the-Tongue ImmunoTherapy DROPs.....
OR.. he could tell you to go to an Allergist ...
But in many cases they do not prefer .. because Patients generally see the Allergist .. who also has other Dr.'s with him / her .. and the Patient goes to them...and he never sees the Patient again.
May I suggest visiting www.DropYourAllergies.com ..
to learn how your Prime Dr. can Help You to Say NO To Your Allergies.
2007-11-01 10:29:06 · answer #4 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 0⤋
yes general doctors, wont give allergy shots go to a allergist instead you get better results
2007-10-31 19:43:38 · answer #5 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
You can only get allergy shots every now and then, they can't be to close together because the previous allergy shot probably hasn't completely dissipated from his system.
2007-10-31 19:45:01 · answer #6 · answered by Belgariad 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
they're after your/his money
with a shot, no prescription is involved.
doctors get kickbacks from pharmacists
2007-10-31 19:36:37 · answer #7 · answered by fetal 4 · 3⤊ 1⤋