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<blockquote data-quote="susiestar" data-source="post: 506881" data-attributes="member: 1233"><p>We had allergy testing about 7 yrs ago and got some interesting info from our allergist. He is nationally known, lectures, etc.... He does not trust ANY food allergy testing, regardless of the method or lab. He says the rates of inaccuracy are just very high and MANY people show NO signs of allergy or intolerance when their bodies are actually allergic/intolerant. He told us to do the 6 week elimination diet and then slowly and carefully test our bodies with small amounts of the food. If we felt really awful or saw signs of reaction (like thank you's cheeks turning red and getting a really coarse texture almost like they were chapped when we knew they were just fine/normal before he at the food) then we would know it was NOT a food that person should eat. He felt that the testing CAN give accurate results but it wasn't reliable enough to justify the costs. I know people will not believe it, or will argue, but most doctors will do the tests and if you get a positive result for allergy then they tell you to do the diet and then re-introduce the food to "confirm" the testing.</p><p></p><p>General tests for bacteria/parasites are fine, but if you don't know specifically what parasites are in the area, then you won't have a clue what to look for or how to treat it. Where I live there is a type of worm that lives in the soil and most dogs and outdoor cats have them. You have to keep an eye on the pet and worm often because it is really easy to get reinfected. This is NOT something people normally get and the normal medications they use on people don't work on these. That is why we had to go to a vet clinic to get medications for my brother. The medications were safe for him, just not something most people ever get. Matt could have gotten something out there that the docs might not have a clue about where you live now. </p><p></p><p>I do think his diet is playing a big part of things. The pasta may be one of the worst things he can do if he has a gluten allergy/intolerance. You are right about the protein. It is crucial. </p><p></p><p>With stomach problems it is so easy to get into a really nasty cycle of not eating enough, then eating and getting horrible stomach cramps, and then not eating, and on and on. medications can help wtih the cramps. Have him avoid immodium like it is the plague. Bentyl or Donnatol would possibly be a LOT easier on him. They ease the cramping but they do NOT plug you up the way immodium does. Donnatol has 4 diff medications in it, and it has made the most amazing difference with my IBS.</p></blockquote><p></p>
[QUOTE="susiestar, post: 506881, member: 1233"] We had allergy testing about 7 yrs ago and got some interesting info from our allergist. He is nationally known, lectures, etc.... He does not trust ANY food allergy testing, regardless of the method or lab. He says the rates of inaccuracy are just very high and MANY people show NO signs of allergy or intolerance when their bodies are actually allergic/intolerant. He told us to do the 6 week elimination diet and then slowly and carefully test our bodies with small amounts of the food. If we felt really awful or saw signs of reaction (like thank you's cheeks turning red and getting a really coarse texture almost like they were chapped when we knew they were just fine/normal before he at the food) then we would know it was NOT a food that person should eat. He felt that the testing CAN give accurate results but it wasn't reliable enough to justify the costs. I know people will not believe it, or will argue, but most doctors will do the tests and if you get a positive result for allergy then they tell you to do the diet and then re-introduce the food to "confirm" the testing. General tests for bacteria/parasites are fine, but if you don't know specifically what parasites are in the area, then you won't have a clue what to look for or how to treat it. Where I live there is a type of worm that lives in the soil and most dogs and outdoor cats have them. You have to keep an eye on the pet and worm often because it is really easy to get reinfected. This is NOT something people normally get and the normal medications they use on people don't work on these. That is why we had to go to a vet clinic to get medications for my brother. The medications were safe for him, just not something most people ever get. Matt could have gotten something out there that the docs might not have a clue about where you live now. I do think his diet is playing a big part of things. The pasta may be one of the worst things he can do if he has a gluten allergy/intolerance. You are right about the protein. It is crucial. With stomach problems it is so easy to get into a really nasty cycle of not eating enough, then eating and getting horrible stomach cramps, and then not eating, and on and on. medications can help wtih the cramps. Have him avoid immodium like it is the plague. Bentyl or Donnatol would possibly be a LOT easier on him. They ease the cramping but they do NOT plug you up the way immodium does. Donnatol has 4 diff medications in it, and it has made the most amazing difference with my IBS. [/QUOTE]
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