Re: Allergy Test Result??

June 12, 2008

It sounds like her histamine levels are messed up or something with

her immune function. There are many things that can make the body over

reactive.

First let me say..avoid OFF repellent at all costs. It's toxic. It's a

pesticide and it's poison. There are natural bug repellants available

at the health food store. Also for bug bites, put meat tenderizer on

the them to minimize the swelling reaction. My holistic doc taught me

that.

I honestly don't beleive there is such a thing as a " kid who swells

easily " . That sounds like they don't know either.

Diarrhea and cramp from dairy is often lactose intolerance. Eliminate

dairy or try limiting it and using digestive enzymes.

Swelling skin with latex, is a latex allergy.

Throwing up grapes can be many reasons. They are a phenol food and

some kids don't do phenols well or she's isn't able to digest them

properly. Avoid them for now.

A food IGA, IGG panel to see what she's allergic too. maybe an

environmental allergy panel as well. Hair test? Basic blood work up.

Check histamine levels?

I will put what I can find in Andy's book about high histamine

Page 97: People with high histamine and low methionine will have

severe " normal " allergies and lots of colds.

Page 127: Excessively high histamine (as shown by blood test or by

symptoms). Your serum and hair copper will be normal. You will have

special problems with suicidal depression, having your mind go blank,

and being very sensitive to pain. You may have allergies and they will

make your nose run and eye itch like mad, as will colds. You will

respond well to calcium, methyl sources except folate, zinc, and

antihistamines that make you feel drowsy. (she might not have all

these signs, but if you are needing to give antihistamines, then there

is a histamine problem for some reason.

Andy also talks on page 107 about taking histamine to tell the immune

system to cut it out, calm down already..

Obviously I don't advise giving her any without testing.

Try liver support, extra Vitamin C and avoiding dairy, bug spray etc

until you can figure out more. I also think I read that prostaglandins

can be high in someone who is prone to inflammation. Taking Primrose

oil can help lower that. As well as essential fatty acids.

Vitamin C is a mild antihistamine...

I would suggest some liver support too so her body can dump chemicals

efficiently and not sit in the body creating reactions.

Has she been tested for candida?

Also problems related to the immune system warranted looking at

adrenal function and thyroid function.

Has she has a hair test from DDI? Any thyroid labs?

>

> Hello,

>

> We had an allergy test today and the test results showed no allergic

> reactions to anything. Her Histamine spot was 6x7 but everything else

> was 3x3 or less. She swelled with the salt water so that doctor said

> that is seems my daughter in sensitive and just easily swells.

>

> We went because yesterday, her babysitter put OFF Skintastic on her

> body including her face (because she seems to always get bitten on her

> face). She broke out in hives immediately after it was put on (she

> has never broken out before with the OFF product) and she was bitten

> anyway and bite swelled to the width of a golf ball. I also asked the

> allergist why did my daughter get diarrhea and cramps from dairy

> products, why does she throw up grapes, why did her skin swell when

> you put latex on it, etc. (this is an Allergy, Gastro, etc. type

> clinic). She said that my daughter is one of those that easily

> swells. So I said, don't just tell me anything to get me out of here.

> She told me that if I wanted a different test done, let her know and

> she will do it.

>

> So, am I in the wrong place? Should I see a different type of doctor?

> What type of test should I be asking for?

>

> I really want to try and do something about the extreme swelling; I'm

> really trying to avoid giving her AntiHistamine everyday. I also

> wanted to see if I can find more information about foods she may be

> allergic too.

>

> TIA

>

June 12, 2008

We usually have blood done. For us it is about a week to get the results.

They've been very reliable for us and covered with insurance so we've always

dealt with an allergist.

In the mean time, avoid foods causing issues and many can figure out by

trial and error the problems. Latex, watch out for an allergy to bananas.

Don't give her dairy, her reactions trump any test no matter the results.

Remember, no test is perfect and go with reactions and your instincts.

Tammy

[ ] Allergy Test Result??

Hello,

We had an allergy test today and the test results showed no allergic

reactions to anything. Her Histamine spot was 6x7 but everything else

was 3x3 or less. She swelled with the salt water so that doctor said

that is seems my daughter in sensitive and just easily swells.

We went because yesterday, her babysitter put OFF Skintastic on her

body including her face (because she seems to always get bitten on her

face). She broke out in hives immediately after it was put on (she

has never broken out before with the OFF product) and she was bitten

anyway and bite swelled to the width of a golf ball. I also asked the

allergist why did my daughter get diarrhea and cramps from dairy

products, why does she throw up grapes, why did her skin swell when

you put latex on it, etc. (this is an Allergy, Gastro, etc. type

clinic). She said that my daughter is one of those that easily

swells. So I said, don't just tell me anything to get me out of here.

She told me that if I wanted a different test done, let her know and

she will do it.

So, am I in the wrong place? Should I see a different type of doctor?

What type of test should I be asking for?

I really want to try and do something about the extreme swelling; I'm

really trying to avoid giving her AntiHistamine everyday. I also

wanted to see if I can find more information about foods she may be

allergic too.

TIA

June 13, 2008

From: Jada <paxlforme@...>

Subject: [ ] Re: Allergy Test Result??

Date: Thursday, June 12, 2008, 10:21 PM

It sounds like her histamine levels are messed up or something with

her immune function. There are many things that can make the body over

reactive.

First let me say..avoid OFF repellent at all costs. It's toxic. It's a

pesticide and it's poison. There are natural bug repellants available

at the health food store. Also for bug bites, put meat tenderizer on

the them to minimize the swelling reaction. My holistic doc taught me

that.*** **I purchased a Repellant from the health food store after it happened.

SHe has never swelled before so I was trying to figure out why now ... but in

the end I won't use it anymore.

I honestly don't beleive there is such a thing as a " kid who swells

easily " . That sounds like they don't know either.

Diarrhea and cramp from dairy is often lactose intolerance. Eliminate

dairy or try limiting it and using digestive enzymes.*****When we started GFCF a

year ago, we eliminated dairy and never went back. I'm wondering why it is she

can eat her favorite Swiss cheese without a problem but can not tolerate most

milks. Is it because the cheese is cooked?

Swelling skin with latex, is a latex allergy.

*****Yep, we figured this one out in the Emergency room when she was 4.

I pretty much eliminated most of the things that caused reactions/discomfort;

what I was trying to find out from the doctor is if there is an underlying

issue. I'm not " looking " for things but I wanted a definitive answer ..... and

didn't get it.

Throwing up grapes can be many reasons. They are a phenol food and

some kids don't do phenols well or she's isn't able to digest them

properly. Avoid them for now.

A food IGA, IGG panel to see what she's allergic too. maybe an

environmental allergy panel as well. Hair test? Basic blood work up.

Check histamine levels?*****I ordered a hair test on Tuesday from DD and am

still waiting on a Req. We haven't done Blood work; which test is that? I'm

told that from the size of her reaction to the skin prick with the Histamine

that she has a high Histamine level and that I should put her on an

Anti-Histamine everyday. I'm not comfortable doing that......

I will put what I can find in Andy's book about high histamine***** I just got

his book yesterday and am only at page 60 but I will jump to the other pages and

read up but so far:

Page 97: People with high histamine and low methionine will have

severe " normal " allergies and lots of colds.

*****Before we started GFCF and supplements, my daughter had lots of colds.

Now, I think she may have had 1 cold in the last 1 1/2 year. The thing is, in

the past, she only reacted strongly to bug bites and latex. Now, her reactions

are stronger and we add OFF to the list. I want to make sure I'm not giving her

something that is increasing her reaction.