View Full Version : has anyone gotten allergy tested?
GoWhiteSox
01-09-15, 15:28
i am going for this on thurs and am wondering what they do during the testing and how they help you if they find an allergy
Back in the day it was scratches and needles. I don't think it's changed much. They scratch your skin and put the allergen on it to see if it reacts. Sometimes a needle is used to inject a small amount of the allergen under the skin. They label them and take notes as to the reactions.
Positive thoughts
TheMadOladCoger
01-09-15, 18:56
I think Fishmanpa is correct, I remember it being scratches and needles mainly around 10 years ago and I think that is still very much the case now. Don't change it if it is working I guess.
Peace
countrygirl
01-09-15, 19:04
I was tested 30 years ago and I don't think its changed. They pin prick your inner lower arm and then apply allergens and then wait and see what happens. Back when I had it it was done in a clnic but now has to be done in hospital with resus facilities in case someone goes into anaphylactic shock. I had about 10 drops put into my arm from grass to animal hair to house dust mite.
I reacted spectacularly to animal hair ( and human hair) and house dust mite.
I was offered the therapy where they give you injections in minute doses of your allergen but refused and I don't think they do this anymore because of the dangers.
As for what is done about results, I was told to avoid both! I am skin allergic to all hair plus any products like lanolin that comes from wool. Not much anyone can do about house dust mite allergy.
Yep, as above, I had them done not long ago. Not painful or anything x
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