Guest guest Posted March 28, 2000 Report Share Posted March 28, 2000 the ALCAT is quite reliable, BUT, you MUST also do skin testing. The two test are COMPLIMENTARY, NIT replacements for each other. In other words you can be allergic on one test but no the other. If you are allergic on EITHER, AVOID it !! ABX three week trial, to be or not to be??? >> > >> > Hello, >> > >> > If you had the chance to take a three week trial of >> > doxy would you? >> > >> > >> > No, I wouldn't. I know I have some bug because I herx when I get >> off all >> > supplements for 3 weeks then get back on. I also herx when I start >> bromelain >> > or OLE. (I think herx is not the same as detoxing). >> > >> > This is why - my immune system is out of whack. If my immune >> system and the >> > rest of my body was working like it should, then it would be able >> to fight off >> > any critters (like all the other healthy people do). >> > >> > I can take abx until they are all gone but when I stop and then >> encounter >> > someone who is carrying the critters, and my body is not strong >> enough to >> > withstand them, I will get them all over again. So, I prefer to fix >> the >> > problem (my immune dysfunction) than a symptom (which I believe >> myco's & HHV6 >> > and all CWD's are - I believe we all have them since we have no >> defense >> > system) >> > >> > This is the same thing that they discovered about 3 years ago in >> the AIDS >> > community. They discovered how to put the HIV virus into remission >> but people >> > were still dying! They finally figured out that when they focussed >> on >> > strengthing their immune systems, the survival rate went up. So, >> good AIDS >> > Dr's do both - anti-viral cocktails to put HIV in remission and >> other methods >> > for strngthening immune system, (glut shots, whey, etc). >> > >> > Everyone has to weigh the options for themselves. The first step >> in the >> > immune cascade is destruction of bowel flora (from several possible >> sources >> > including abx given at the beginning of our illness (for some of >> us). >> > Remember, 60% of our immunity takes place in the gut. >> > >> > My humble opinion, >> > Marty Z. >> > >> > ____________________________________________________________________ >> > Get free email and a permanent address at http:/ >> /www.netaddress.com/?N=1 >> >> ------------------------------------------------------------------------ >> PERFORM CPR ON YOUR APR! >> Get a NextCard Visa, in 30 seconds! Get rates as low as >> 0.0% Intro or 9.9% Fixed APR and no hidden fees. >> Apply NOW! >> 1/2121/2/_/531724/_/954045475/ >> ------------------------------------------------------------------------ >> >> This list is intended for patients to share personal experiences with each other, not to give medical advice. If you are interested in any treatment discussed here, please consult your doctor. > > >------------------------------------------------------------------------ >DON'T HATE YOUR RATE! >Get a NextCard Visa, in 30 seconds! Get rates as low as >0.0% Intro or 9.9% Fixed APR and no hidden fees. >Apply NOW! >1/2120/2/_/531724/_/954247032/ >------------------------------------------------------------------------ > >This list is intended for patients to share personal experiences with each other, not to give medical advice. If you are interested in any treatment discussed here, please consult your doctor. > Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted October 3, 2003 Report Share Posted October 3, 2003 <<With regards to personal food intolerances, last month I had a sophisticated and expensive done by the Great Smokies Diagnostic Lab. The test is $144 for 88 foods, and I added on 21 additional food for $31.50. If you are interested you should consult your physician regarding " Food Anti-body Assessment " (this is the ELISA blood test and covers immediate food allergies and delayed food intolerances).>> Katchy, Can you please tell us more about the test from Great Smokies? They are the lad Dr. D'Adamo uses so I would trust them. Thanks! Dianne in L.A. O+ non-secretor Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted November 21, 2003 Report Share Posted November 21, 2003 Pat, I was wondering did your insurance cover blood tests for food allergy testing? I haven't checked this out yet, but think I should have the testing. I had skin tests for airborne allergens, and have lots of severe respiratory allergies that are being treated with allergy shots. My ENT said that skin testing is not reliable for food allergies and I have since read many things that concur with that. There is a place in San Francisco that does blood tests for all sorts of allergies including food but it costs $1,500 which I can't afford right now. I was just wondering about whether others have been able to get their insurance to pay for blood tests for food allergies. I know there's a bunch of different types of blood tests and some disagreement about which methods are best. I need to get tested for food allergies at some point because I'm sure I have food allergies. Regards, Janet in SF ReA since 1973; diagnosed 1997; HLA-B27+ Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted November 21, 2003 Report Share Posted November 21, 2003 Hi, Janet, My rheumatologist just took a blood test and it was covered by my insurance (my friend had the same test done - our rheumatologists are partners). Let me know what you find out - Pat Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted November 21, 2003 Report Share Posted November 21, 2003 I have done /Act test that measures delayed lymphocyte reactions to foods. It tests hundreds of foods and preservatives and tells you what your need to avoid based on the lymphocyte reaction. Mine interestingly enough has me avoiding apples or anything with apples in it for 6 months. I also have to avoid about 5 other food related substances. My insurance paid 80% of the $1200 test. To early to say if this was worth the money. Regards, Dave in NC In a message dated 11/21/2003 2:48:23 PM Eastern Standard Time, jturner@... writes: Pat, I was wondering did your insurance cover blood tests for food allergy testing? I haven't checked this out yet, but think I should have the testing. I had skin tests for airborne allergens, and have lots of severe respiratory allergies that are being treated with allergy shots. My ENT said that skin testing is not reliable for food allergies and I have since read many things that concur with that. There is a place in San Francisco that does blood tests for all sorts of allergies including food but it costs $1,500 which I can't afford right now. I was just wondering about whether others have been able to get their insurance to pay for blood tests for food allergies. I know there's a bunch of different types of blood tests and some disagreement about which methods are best. I need to get tested for food allergies at some point because I'm sure I have food allergies. Regards, Janet in SF ReA since 1973; diagnosed 1997; HLA-B27+ Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted April 10, 2008 Report Share Posted April 10, 2008 > > I did one of those Igg or Iga tests and the entire test said I only had allergies to eggs and yogurt. everything else came back negative including corn and wheat. and right now I can't eat wheat or other things on the list that came back negative because i feel not good. what does that mean? anybody? ==>Hi Doris. Allergy tests are totally inaccurate, misleading and based on false theories. Our bodies are designed to eat good unadulterated foods like eggs, so allergy tests also do not make sense. In fact allergy theories haven't been around very long, but they make a lot of money for the medical and drug industry. Many people make the mistake of eliminating good healthy foods like eggs which in fact will create healing symptoms. Healing symptoms aren't the same as allergy symptoms, however the list is the same. For more information about allergy tests see these articles: http://www.healingnaturallybybee.com/articles/menu4_1.php If you have candida you cannot eat certain foods like wheat because they feed candida, making it overgrow even more. It seems like you need to read my article " How to Successfully Overcome Candida " more thoroughly so you understand why certain foods are eliminated, and why others are okay. It isn't about allergies. See my article here: http://www.healingnaturallybybee.com/articles/menu2_8.php Once you've learned more about candida and about why the diet allows certain foods and not others, please get back to us with questions or concerns. The best to you, Bee Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted April 11, 2008 Report Share Posted April 11, 2008 Bee, I emailed about my toddler with the severe egg allergy a few weeks ago. Should I start giving her teeny tiny bits of eggs to get her body used to them? Also, what do you think about allergy shots? Bee <beeisbuzzing2003@...> wrote: __________________________________________________ Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted April 12, 2008 Report Share Posted April 12, 2008 > > Bee, I emailed about my toddler with the severe egg allergy a few weeks ago. Should I start giving her teeny tiny bits of eggs to get her body used to them? Also, what do you think about allergy shots? ==>Hi . You can start with a small amount of runny egg yolk, maybe 1/2 tsp. mixed into some else. If she is okay do the same thing for 5 days. If after 5 days everything is okay, other than possibly some healing reactions like rash, give her 1-2 tsp. per day and so on. Gradually increase the amount over time and I'm sure your toddler will be fine. Later on you can add egg white. I think allergy shots are a way to make money, and that is all! The better way to go is with homeopathic drops. Bee Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted May 10, 2011 Report Share Posted May 10, 2011 Has anyone here had success purchasing YorkTest or the Cambridge Food Detective kit on their own, in the USA? I do not believe the enterolab stool test (completely negative for dairy, gluten, yeast) is telling me the whole story. Deanna Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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