No holistic docs in my area that do food/allergy testing!!!

[valene2009]

well i called the one doc in my area who is supposedly integrative and they said she doesn't do food testing, candida, etc... I dont get it.. they told me to speak with my general practioner.. i am so frustrated... My GP did test me for wheat but i believe the bloodwork came back ok.. and i know that the bloodwork isnt 100% conclusive..

i guess i will just have to stay away from sugar on my own and see if it helps... i dont know what to do!!

[Joe S.]

I think that I read a book on doing your own allergy testing so there may be a how-to website that will tell you how to do it. I think they talked about doing it on the underside of your arm.

[mshistory]

I may have missed an earlier post, but why not see a regular allergist to do a food panel if you suspect food allergies? I've dealt with a food allergy with my younger daughter, and it's nothing I would want to diagnose myself.

[cargillwitch]

not sure where you are but in Canada who you are looking for is a Naturopath. They do allergy testing that is much different than an allergist who  look just at dermal reactions and limited serum ones.

[Jellyb]

I had the ALCAT testing done last spring through a natural doctor. And I had prior prick testing through a mainstream allergist. The prick testing was somewhat helpful in discovering some surprising allergies, but I was impressed with the ALCAT, because it not only reflected the same results as the allergist but uncovered some lesser allergies/sensitivities in addition.

The testing is kind of expensive though, and only part was covered by insurance.

[engy]

I've had allergy testing through an allergist but all they do is prescribe drugs. I found an integrative doctor who does more extensive testing & ellimination.

Keep looking, like others said try holistic doctors. Mine is actually a D.O. who specializes in autoimmune, POTS, and autism.

Good luck, Carie

[bigb00]

I went to go get allergy testing a few different places ( i have chronic eczema all over my body ) and they all turned me down because i have an autoimmune disease and my results will be skewed by the disease and immunosuppresants / chloroquine's I'm on.

[jazzlover]

Find a chiropractor or naturopath that does 'muscle testing' or ART .. kinesiology. Great way to find out what you are allergic to.

[valene2009]

just went and had bloodwork for candida.. at least its a step in the right direction. will talkl to my doc in a few weeks about seeing someone for food allergies, etc.