York Test allergy/intolerance home tests

[Lynneypin]

Anyone taken these? Were they useful?

thanks.

[teddyd]

No sorry. All my allergy test done through the NHS.

[Lysistrata Administrator Community Ambassador]

My mum did (not for asthma but for digestive problems). It told her she was intolerant of a wide range of foods she'd never had problems with her entire life, at the age of 68.

Turns out she had advanced pancreatic cancer - you need a working pancreas to digest food properly. York Tests offered unlimited advice from a nutritionist (not a dietitian, which is a more regulated profession and a protected title - I think anyone can set up as a nutritionist). But at no point did they suggest she see a GP or other medical professional, just kept on about what foods to avoid.

Absolutely not saying that you have this, or anything like it, but after seeing that I wouldn't trust them with my health. Please see your GP or another doctor if you have concerns about allergies or intolerances. I also believe the methods York Tests use are not accurate and are likely to suggest you have all sorts of intolerances/allergies that you may not do.

[Celie1]

Hi,

I did this test a few years ago in relation to ongoing sinus problems, runny nose etc. I wondered if it was diet related.

My tests came back negative and my money was refunded.

Hope this is useful.

[Lynneypin in reply to Celie1]

yes, thanks. Have decided to do them as I’m desperate for clues!

[Celie1]

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