What are the allergy tests like??
Question: I'm going for my 1st allergy tests today after nearly 15 years of an unexplained seasonal rash. Get this, my past dr.'s wouldn't test me because it's poison ivy and there's no shots for it . NOT, I finally got a dr. who will test me because, no way is that poison ivy . My throat closes, tongue swells and I don't get the blisters I just swell up from head to toe. Anyway, what can I expect from the tests? Instant answers? Any severe reaction once they give me the test for what is causing this rash that I get from April - Sept. only?
Answers: About 6 years ago while I was still working for Kaiser, I had the scratch panel testing done. The allergy nurse scratched about 10 major common allergens onto different areas of my back, then noted the reaction time and size of the reactionary bump and drew a circle around it. The allergy doctor reviewed this information then presented me with a plan of innoculations starting with a tiny dose of each thing I was allergic to, to be administered over a period of 2 years, gradually increasing the dose to a maximum, with the intention of desensitizing my immune system to the allergen. The initial test was mildly uncomfortable, as my back itched, but I took generic Benadryl (Diphenhydramine) afterwards and the itching went away with one dose. I opted to do the 2 year plan and am now allergy free. It sure sounds like you are allergic to something. If they do the same test on you as I had you will have an instant answer. They watch you for severe reactions at the intial testing and with each shot so don't worry about anaphylactic shock. I wish you all the best in your quest. You've been miserable long enough.
there are lots of ways of testing for allergies, but the most common it to use skin testing, this it where little plasters containing the thig you suspect your allergic to is placed on the skin the plaster/elsterplast etc holds it in place, you where this for however long the doc's want for your condition, sometimes a few hours sometimes days or week or so. if the skin reacts it is positive for the allergy... ie you may get a rash or blistering, itching, redness on the area. if no reaction its usually a negitive, but does not always mean your not allergic!
they sometimes use patches with nothing on as a placebo, or a test... as you could be alergic to the plaster!
but its nothing to worry over and i hope you get it sorted soon
take care
i had it when i was a kid, dont really remember, but i this what happened, my doctor punctured several tiny holes on my arms with needles and see what kind of reactions appear after applying allergy causes like cat hair. hope this helps.
The inject you with some substances on your skin and see which ones you react to.
They will be itchy if you are allergic to them.
Answers: About 6 years ago while I was still working for Kaiser, I had the scratch panel testing done. The allergy nurse scratched about 10 major common allergens onto different areas of my back, then noted the reaction time and size of the reactionary bump and drew a circle around it. The allergy doctor reviewed this information then presented me with a plan of innoculations starting with a tiny dose of each thing I was allergic to, to be administered over a period of 2 years, gradually increasing the dose to a maximum, with the intention of desensitizing my immune system to the allergen. The initial test was mildly uncomfortable, as my back itched, but I took generic Benadryl (Diphenhydramine) afterwards and the itching went away with one dose. I opted to do the 2 year plan and am now allergy free. It sure sounds like you are allergic to something. If they do the same test on you as I had you will have an instant answer. They watch you for severe reactions at the intial testing and with each shot so don't worry about anaphylactic shock. I wish you all the best in your quest. You've been miserable long enough.
there are lots of ways of testing for allergies, but the most common it to use skin testing, this it where little plasters containing the thig you suspect your allergic to is placed on the skin the plaster/elsterplast etc holds it in place, you where this for however long the doc's want for your condition, sometimes a few hours sometimes days or week or so. if the skin reacts it is positive for the allergy... ie you may get a rash or blistering, itching, redness on the area. if no reaction its usually a negitive, but does not always mean your not allergic!
they sometimes use patches with nothing on as a placebo, or a test... as you could be alergic to the plaster!
but its nothing to worry over and i hope you get it sorted soon
take care
i had it when i was a kid, dont really remember, but i this what happened, my doctor punctured several tiny holes on my arms with needles and see what kind of reactions appear after applying allergy causes like cat hair. hope this helps.
The inject you with some substances on your skin and see which ones you react to.
They will be itchy if you are allergic to them.
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