What kinds of food allergies are people usually tested for?
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You should only be tested for foods you suspect you are allergic to.  There are enough false positives to make your life a living hell if you tested positive for no reason.  This said, you can be tested for anything, if it doesn't exist in a vial, you bring it fresh to the allergist and he uses that to test you
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They are common allergens. If you are not allergic to them, then they are fine. Actually gluten sensitivity and milk intolerance are not technically allergies, but the point is that many people do have a bad reaction to these foods. The majority, however, can eat both with no trouble. You should learn to notice how your body reacts to different foods and avoid the ones that give you trouble. Other problem foods can be peanuts, tree nuts, eggs, shellfish, tomatoes, or almost any other food. Eat what agrees with YOU.
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Could be anything from a mild form of urticaria (hives; some people itch without the actual hives forming), to thyroiditis to liver or kidney disease to dry skin.
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Allergies are immune-system responses to a particular food, airborne substance, chemical, medication, cosmetic, perfume, textiles, building material, or plastic. Some symptoms of allergies are:\n\n    * Itchy, watery eyes\n    * Sneezing\n    * Headache\n    * Runny or stuffy nose, or postnasal drip\n    * Sore throat\n    * Dark circles under the eyes\n    * Itchy feeling in the mouth or throat\nSelf-care for allergies and sensitivities can be approached in a number of ways—but it can be hard to know just where to start. To make it easier, our doctors recommend trying these simple steps first:\n\n    * Watch what you eat\n    * Work with a professional who specializes in food sensitivities to see if certain foods are causing your allergies\n\n    * Clean it up\n    * Control household allergens like dust, mold, and animal dander to reduce your overall allergic load\n\n    * See an allergist\n    * Find a health professional to help you manage your allergies\n\n    * Help children avoid allergies with beneficial bacteria\n    * Take a supplement containing high-potency beneficial bacteria (probiotics) during pregnancy and give them to newborns to help reduce the risk of children developing allergies
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Your allergic...I worked for an allergist for 5 yrs. You don't need to see an allergist but just stay away from those foods. If the reaction gets worse then go see the allergist to be tested and to get an epi-pen.
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Others have explained the procedure for allergy tests, but there are other things you can do to work out whether you have allergies. \n\nOne, keep a diary.  Note the weather as well as what you eat.  Also note your symptoms.  Once a week, look back at your diary and see if a pattern is emerging.\n\nSecond, buy yourself some antihistamine tablets next time you get your cold symptoms.  Make sure they are straight antihistamine, not combined with decongestant or any other medicine.  If the antihistamine clears your nose on its own, there's a very good chance that the cause is an allergy - because that's all antihistamine does, is suppress your allergic reaction.  So if you're not having a reaction, it shouldn't do anything!
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Skin irritation and itching can come from a variety of problems. Allergies to foods are common but are usually easy to diagnose after it occurs after eating the same food or same ingredient in a food. The only bad thing is the reaction usually gets worse ease time you are exposed.  Contact allergies can come from detergents, perfumes or anything else that contacts your skin. PSoriasis is a skin condition that causes itching and severe dryness and flaking of the skin but not welts. Last but not least, I  have seen people break out in hives and itching dwhen they get really nervous.  The most important thing to know is when to seek treatment.  Benadryl may provide the answer, but if the you have a true anaphylactic (allergic) reaction involing your airway you could be minutes from death if not treated appropriately.
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Hi:\n\nIt really depends on:\n1) what you eat\n2) Did you had it before? when did it start?\n3) You can be intolerant to some types of food (milk, peanuts, etc...)\n4) There are many types of diarrhea, the one that you describe is more like a "malabsorption diarrhea" (usually because of the food you eat and some times because of parasites and intolerance)\n\ngood luck, search in : www.emadicine.com
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become a label reader.  check to see if your allergy extends to legumes (peanuts etc.) check the site for allergies that someone listed above.  If it's a severe allergy,  when dining out, call the restraunt ahead of time (a week if possible) and ask what nut free options they have.  Most nicer places will not only provide options, they'll even make special dishes, or change the recipe a bit to remove nut products, or make it ahead of time in a nut-free environment.
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Hey, me too!!  I have sprue, food alleriges, food intolerance, hay fever and all kinds of allergic reactions to things.\nYou can develop a new allergy at any time of life, and remember that you have an "allergic disposition", like me, so you will just need to be careful and listen to you body.
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not all the time, it could be bad cheese. but you can go to an allergy doctor (i'm not sure what they're called) and get tested. all they do ispoke you witha piece of plastic and see if your allargic and if ur skin swells up.
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Yes you can take blood tests. You may have to get a referal from your regular doctor, but you should see a allergist. They take little samples of lots of foods and other things and prick it into your arms (both arms) and which evers gets swollen and itchy after 10-15 minutes, you are allergic to. It is very cool, i have gotten it down twice.
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allergic reactions to other products
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Well, they test for all kinds of things that you might be better off knowing.  For example, I just found out I had hypothyroidism, and that's been causing most of my health problems for a while now.  Now I can get on with fixing it, and feel much better.  They can also spot problems early on that could kill you if left alone-like cancer.  Preventative medicine is best.
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An allergic reaction to wheat could be celiac disease.  One of my husband's sisters has it and my husband also has a coughing reaction when he eats sandwiches and certain cereals. We went with spelt bread and cereal and pasta.  While we like the spelt pasta and cereal flakes, the bread was kind of yucky.  Also try rice alternatives.  To learn more about celiac disease go to \n http://digestive.niddk.nih.gov/ddiseases/pubs/celiac/#1
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It is usually either an allergic reaction to environmental factors or too much salt, spices or msg in your food.
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I have allergies – how do I know pomegranate juice does not contain anything that I am allergic to? \n\nPomegranate juice does not contain any of the substances that the FDA attributes to 90% of all allergic reactions. The 8 major allergens are soy, wheat, eggs, milk, tree nuts, peanuts, fish, and crustaceans. \n\nIf you have allergies and would like to be assured that there is nothing in Pomegranate juice that you are allergic to, please read the ingredients on the back of the bottle.  \n\nIf you still have questions, please consult with your physician to determine whether it is appropriate for you to drink pomegranate juice.\n\ncc