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Originally Posted by gina17  Why must the patient be fully OK to have allergy tests done??
Thanks again for all the help <3
Gina |
I wasn't fully ok when I was tested for allergy shots. At the time I was staying with my sister who had two cats and I could hardly breathe. The allergist's office also forgot to tell me I needed to be off all antihistamines for a week. They said they can try and give me the test but it make be a false negative because of the meds I was on. They said the other option was to give me an injection instead of the prick if it comes up negative.
Even with being on meds I was positive for everything under the sun except food. The test for dog was the only one they had to retest me for with the actual serum as there was only a slight bump.
The allergist took one look at me without even seeing the results and said Allergy Shots. She was shocked I have never been on them.
Definitely go see an allergist they are the best ones to answer all your questions and help determine what is wrong with your mom.
I will always be grateful for my allergy shots they have allowed me the past 4 years to live almost allergy free. I have never felt this way my entire life. I have always suffered from allergies an none of the medication seemed to help.