allergy test

[Skyline4]

I have developed eczema to the extent that I now have an itchy rash on large areas of my body. This has happened over the last few days and I have decided I want to have an allergy test as seeking the answer by food elimination is not working.

can anyone recommend a self test before I approach my GP? I’m ok to pay but I do need to use something as accurate as possible - I would prefer NHS because in this situation I reckon it’s probably more valid.

[BabblingBrooks]

I had a basic test done on the NHS, came back negative. However I had a consultation with a homeopath and several allergies were flagged.

So who to believe ?

I suffer from eczema ( mild ) and now suffer from chronic rhinitis.

My allergies have got worse since Covid (3 times) and vaccines as has my IBS .

In my case I’ve come to the conclusion that it’s no longer a coincidence that my gut, eczema and hay fever have got worse since 2020.

I never had hay-fever until a few years back.

Again IBS and eczema was unproblematic until Covid and a cocktail of antibiotics for repeated ear/ sinus infections ( again since Covid).

Good luck trying to get a GP to admit to a link though.

Probably blame it on menopause.

Worth getting a basic allergy test though from your GP, then take it from there .