Does allergy testing really work to reduce illnesses?
Posted by: Alan in eczema treatment, tags: Allergy, illnesses, Really, reduce, testing, WorkQuestion by Chris: Does allergy testing really work to reduce illnesses?
I am thinking about going to an allergist because I have eczema and have had a stuffy nose for months. I am willing to stick to a plan if they say I cannot eat wheat or orange juice or whatever it is. Please share with me what allergist’s do and if you’ve had sucess with a new diet.
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Answer by January
I went to an allergist because I am a chronic sufferer of sinus pressure and swelling. I have a stuffed nose all the time, every day, every minute. No relieve ever unless i take OTC psudaphedrine meds. The allergy testing was long, fine for me, but may be a bit uncomfortable for some, so be prepared. They started with a scratch test, which consisted of the bottom half of both my arms they went down my scratching me with toxins that I may allergic to. The second phase was the top of both of my arms. These were injections…about 25 needles, but if you’ve had tatoos, its nothing. It was VERY helpful because I found out exactly what I was allergice to… Grass, oak trees, mold and ragweed. The mold allergies are all year around. I was perscribed Astalin, which helped greatly, until I moved and it suddely stopped working. I was switched to Nasonex and have been doing fine ever since. Some days I still need the added boost, so I bought an OTC nasal spray called 4-Way, it is THE best for a quick fix. I use it every once in a while before I sing at a gig and it works great, but you shouldn’t use it all the time…I also bought on Amazon a product calld Sinus Buster. It is basicly a pepper spray that you spray up your nose. And BELIEVE me , it works…and I can use it as I please because it’s all natural. It does burn a bit, but if you’re used to spicey food, it;s kind of a rush. Another thing is the Netti pot. A saline wash really helps clear stuff out before shooting my Nasonex. …..make sure your insurance is going to cover it though because I was stuck with a $ 400 bill becaue my insurance considered this part of my deductable…i had to pay out of pocket, but It was still worth knowning what I was fighting. Good luck
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