Can anyone advise best way to allergy test?

[Paula101]

I've have another red rash on my face today again but thankfully my throat didn't tighten up this time. The first rash was a couple of weeks ago.

I'm going to take an allergy test and I know a homeopath chap, so was thinking of making an appointment with him.

Does anyone think this is a good way to test or is a blood test better?

I've not been on any supplements since the last rash a couple of weeks ago so it can't be a reaction to those.

I did have a shandy with my roast dinner. I've not had a shandy for 20 years. Could it be that?

Thank you.

[Warrior75]

I had allergy testing on the nhs but it was a 5-6 month wait from referral to my actual appointment they wouldn’t test me for food as I don’t come out in a rash and said it sounded like I’m intolerant instead.

if I drink alcohol (2 sips) my face flushes bright red patches and it feels red hot they said this was an intolerance

[Paula101 in reply to Warrior75]

Thanks so much for your reply. It is waiting game with the NHS & that's frustrating.

I think I may be intolerant to alcohol as the years go by, with having being hypo & hashi. I don't even drink, so this was a rare one off😳

I've just been reading up on a RAST blood test too.

As I'm still itchy I think the homeopathic chap may be able to fit me in tomorrow, we'll see.

Took a one day antihistamine around 3pm.

Thanks again replying.

[Warrior75 in reply to Paula101]

I had skin prick test and 1 blood test , the wait is shocking especially as my tongue was tingling and it effects my asthma my gp had to keep putting me on steroids, I would wait for the anti-histamine to be out of your system that will be at least 48 hr or you might get a false negative.

[Paula101 in reply to Warrior75]

Right-o. Thanks for the 48 hour advice, it does makes sense.

I feel for you with the tingling aspect. When it's your tongue or throat it is alarming. Thank you again.

[Kes8]

I was told by a dietician that the best way to identify an allergen is to do an elimination diet.

[Paula101 in reply to Kes8]

Thank you 🙂

[Paula101 in reply to Kes8]

The only connection I can make thus far is, the first time I had eaten organic cornflakes & second time drinking the shandy & both contain malt barley & reacted straight away both times. I never eat or drink these products. Introducing them again would be an interesting experiment. Thanks again.

[topaz1]

I've tried eliminating various foods but it doesnt seem to make any difference! I have an appointment with a kinesiologist for allergy testing.

[Paula101 in reply to topaz1]

I remember seeing a kinesiologist many many years ago, it's certainly another option. All the best for your appointment & thanks for replying 🙂

[topaz1]

Thanks Paula. I'll post my experience when I've seen her.