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- Fri Feb 03, 2017 11:26 am
- Forum: food allergy
- Topic: protein allergy
- Replies: 1
- Views: 1421
Re: protein allergy
i assume she is allergic only to cow's milk protein? Other proteins (plant and meat derived) should be tolerated
- Fri Feb 03, 2017 9:12 am
- Forum: children & allergy
- Topic: Sun allergy
- Replies: 4
- Views: 2626
Re: Sun allergy
usually sunshine improves eczema, but not in everyone. Solar urticaria (hives to sun) is rare but can be a true nuisance. High dose antihistamines, high SPF and light protective clothes are important. A dermatology review might be needed
- Fri Feb 03, 2017 9:10 am
- Forum: food allergy
- Topic: Where can you get information on unusual allergies?
- Replies: 8
- Views: 4107
Re: Where can you get information on unusual allergies?
you are correct - he should see an allergist as his reactions are quite unpredictable. Pectin can be found in many different foods and medication; pectin is commercially extracted from citrus fruits. Gelatin allergy (oral) is very rare. Allergy to gelatin in medication - more common. Limonene causes...
- Fri Feb 03, 2017 9:04 am
- Forum: food allergy
- Topic: Blood test negative but gluten intolerance real!
- Replies: 3
- Views: 2269
Re: Blood test negative but gluten intolerance real!
he should see a GP or a gastroenterologist as gluten-intolerance does not explain his symptoms
- Thu Feb 02, 2017 7:02 pm
- Forum: food allergy
- Topic: Blood IGE ,skin prick and physical reaction do not match
- Replies: 1
- Views: 1804
Re: Blood IGE ,skin prick and physical reaction do not match
if you have high total IgE it might be difficult to interpret specific IgEs to food for example egg Skin tests can be positive even if your child has been tolerating baked egg If you have hayfever you can have falsely positive skin and blood tests to nuts (with no reaction when you eat them) I sugge...
- Thu Feb 02, 2017 6:57 pm
- Forum: food allergy
- Topic: Nickel free diet ideas
- Replies: 3
- Views: 1976
Re: Nickel free diet ideas
another visit to an NHS dietitan could be a good idea. We need to remember that many patients are positive on patch testing with nickel but are not necessarily allergic to this metal
Complete avoidance of nickel containing foods might be impossible and topical eczema treatment might be needed
Complete avoidance of nickel containing foods might be impossible and topical eczema treatment might be needed
- Thu Feb 02, 2017 6:54 pm
- Forum: adults & allergy
- Topic: 48…
- Replies: 1
- Views: 1978
Re: 48…
you seem to have recurrent urticaria (hives) and angioedema (swelling). treat with high dose cetirizine or loratadine (over the counter drugs) 1-4 tablets a day till swelling goes You did not have an anaphylactic shock to kiwi ( it has to cause low blood pressure. dizziness/collapse, shortness of br...
- Thu Feb 02, 2017 6:51 pm
- Forum: adults & allergy
- Topic: red, dry patches of skin
- Replies: 3
- Views: 2429
Re: red, dry patches of skin
scalp and face - seborrhoeic dermatitis? - you might want to try nizoral (antifungal) shampoo (hair and face) daily for a few weeks
other parts of your body - contact dermatitis could be the cause; however 'simple' eczema could be the case too
other parts of your body - contact dermatitis could be the cause; however 'simple' eczema could be the case too
- Thu Feb 02, 2017 6:49 pm
- Forum: allergy testing
- Topic: Dog allergy testing
- Replies: 1
- Views: 2366
Re: Dog allergy testing
they are complementary but detailed history should be obtained first
- Thu Feb 02, 2017 6:30 pm
- Forum: allergy testing
- Topic: IGE results
- Replies: 1
- Views: 1879
Re: IGE results
Total IgE can be high in smokers, patients with eczema or parasitic infections.
Specific IgE level can fluctute between tests (statistical variation)
Specific IgE level can fluctute between tests (statistical variation)