Allergist visit

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I thought after 12 years of this disease that Doctors might have learned more since then. Now that I am very sick again, I realize that they know less than ever. Most of the ENTs and especially Allergists I've dealt with are circumspect about aspirin treatment and won't advocate it for their patients.

From: truelori <loritruelori (DOT) com>Subject: Re: Allergist visitsamters@groups .comDate: Saturday, October 25, 2008, 6:09 PM

I do think allergists can be important for food allergy testing, but you don't necessarily need to go to an allergist to get that testing.I am also allergic to corn, and you should note that corn is in so many things -- it could really be contributing to your symptoms. YOu have to be careful NEVER to get dextrose solution if you have to go to the hospital. It's made with corn sugar!I am also allergic to strawberries and molds -- allergies can develop over time, so although you could get a second opinion, I don't see what good it would do. But for this many allergies, shots seem a pretty stupid idea, in my humble opinion.Your doctor clearly does not understand what aspirin desensitization is for, but this is not unusual among doctors. In fact, it's extremely unusual to find anyone who DOES know what it can do. You need to find someone who specifically does aspirin desensitization

for Samters. In the database here on the o group there is a listing. Lori>> Well yesterday I had my long awaited visit with my allergist and I> just feel totally dumped. When I told him that I had become intolerant> of salicyllates and requested aspirin desens he gave me this> questioning look, asked me how I knew that and then said he only did> desens if it was necessary for me to take aspirin. He then proceeded> to repeat the allergy prick tests that his colleague had done 1 year> ago and told me I am now allergic to corn, wheat,peanuts, beef, pork,> shellfish, chocolate, strawberries, tomatoes, apples and an assortment> of dust mites, molds, danders and pollens. So now my food choices

are> even more restricted than I thought.> He offered my the injections -5 year commitment - or to keep up with> the diet if I think it works!!> The last time I was only allergic to cats!!!> Time for a second opinion, I think.> What response have you all had when requesting desens from your doctor?> > Very depressed, Maggie.>