Re: Blood Test for Food Allergies

[Guest guest]

How much did you pay for this test? My doctor ordered me the test from Immuno

Laboratory- to check for allergies to 115 foods- but it is a $900.00 test and

I have to save up for it.

Emma

[Guest guest]

Hi Jeff,

I was advised (1986 ish) to take the /ACT blood test to determine food

allergies. The theory is that there are more delayed reactions to food then

the life threatening one. The test is analyzed by the Serammune labs in

Reston, VA. This blood draw tested hundreds of items (foods and chemicals

and additives) and I was found at one point to have 50+ reactions to

substances that were making my immune system very unhappy. I took the test

annually for a number of years and got the 50+ count down to seven items;

most of which I did not consume and was not in contact with so I felt it was

a big success. Basically I avoided completed any food on the list I reacted

to; i.e., a mild reaction (these are delayed reactions by the way; not

extreme ones like hives etc.) would require avoidance of the food for three

months, a strong reaction would require avoidance for six months. My immune

system is such that anything I eat frequently will result in the development

of a new reaction or 'allergy' so a rotation diet is most beneficial for me.

I'm glad to know of this other test; it's always good to have options.

Thanks for sharing. El

rheumatic Blood Test for Food Allergies

I have had RA for several years and I have posted to this forum before. I

offer the information below because I think that it could be very helpful to

some of you. But, I will not benefit financially, or suffer financially, if

you do or don't use this info:

As most of you are aware, food allergies can contribute to inflammation if

you have an inflammatory-type condition like RA.

Until now, I thought that the only way that one could tell if they had a

food allergy is by using the " withdrawal method " , for lack of a better

phrase. By either consuming or not consuming a particular food or drink, the

theory goes, you should be able to tell if you have an allergy to that food.

Well, have you tried this? I think it might take a very, very long time.

I recently went to a holistic doctor that recommended a blood test for food

allergies. I had low expectations, but I was blown away with the detail of

the results. Here is what I was given:

9 types of Dairy

[For example, I was rated at 425 for Cow's Milk, whereas " Moderate " is

listed as 117 to 358]

7 types of Meat

10 types of Grains

9 types of Fish

6 types of Nuts

5 types of Shellfish

19 types of Fruits

23 types of Vegetables

7 types of Miscellaneous Items, including Cane Sugar, Chocolate, Honey,

Coffee Bean, Mushroom

[For the doctors out there, MVL uses both IgE and IgG4 antibodies for

combined testing]

One way to have that test done is to make an appointment with a doctor at

the Tahoma Clinic in Renton, WA, south of Seattle. And then use their lab:

www.meridianvalleylab.com info@... (425)271-8689

Or you could have your blood work sent directly to Meridian Valley Lab.

Though, I am told by Meridian, that some states won't allow individuals to

purchase a test without a doctor's prescription.

Or you might find a holistic doctor that does this already by visiting

www.acam.org

[FYI: Meridian Valley Lab told me that they're working on a blood spot

allergy test which will allow someone to take the test in their own home]

Just so you know, I used to live in Michigan and attended the

highly-acclaimed Center for Holistic Medicine:

www.centerforholisticmedicine.com However, they never mentioned the

possibility of running such a test. Their recommendation, at the time, was

to use the " withdrawal method " .

[Guest guest]

Hi Emma,

It's been many years since I had the test and I just don't remember. I do

know for one or two of the tests my insurance paid most of the bill; the

cost of the test in 1986/87 etc. was considerably less. At one time

Seraimmune labs (if that's still their name) had one price they charged if

going through the insurance company and another price for those without

insurance. I think $900.00 is probably about right but the test I took

tested over 300 items. There are different profiles and maybe I had the

complete profile whereas maybe your doctor thinks you can get by with

something less.

I just went through some files and found my last test. It was in 8/2002.

The lab is listed as being in Sterling, VA 20165; 1 800 553 5472. And

instead of the name Seraimmune Lab it was /ACT Biotechnologies, Inc. 14

Pidgeon Hill Drive, Sterling, VA. I still couldn't find any costs; sorry I

can't be of help. If I find anything further I'll write. El

Re: rheumatic Blood Test for Food Allergies

How much did you pay for this test? My doctor ordered me the test from

Immuno

Laboratory- to check for allergies to 115 foods- but it is a $900.00 test

and

I have to save up for it.

Emma

[Guest guest]

Hi Emluv,

After 15 doctors including those at U-M and I-U numbskolls, I found out I do

have an autoimmune condition similar to lupus. I'm being treated for it and I

feel better. Such aggravation. How are you doing?

Dan from Fishers

emluv23@... wrote:

How much did you pay for this test? My doctor ordered me the test from Immuno

Laboratory- to check for allergies to 115 foods- but it is a $900.00 test and

I have to save up for it.

Emma

[Guest guest]

Emma,

I don't know if you were referring to me or El when you asked how much the test

costs.

The test that I was referring to cost $129 last month. Again, it checked for:

9 types of Dairy

7 types of Meat

10 types of Grains

9 types of Fish

6 types of Nuts

5 types of Shellfish

19 types of Fruits

23 types of Vegetables

7 types of Miscellaneous Items, including Cane Sugar, Chocolate, Honey,

Coffee Bean, Mushroom

Hope that helps!

~Jeff

Re: Blood Test for Food Allergies

Posted by: " emluv23@... " emluv23@...

Thu Sep 14, 2006 4:31 pm (PST)

How much did you pay for this test? My doctor ordered me the test from Immuno

Laboratory- to check for allergies to 115 foods- but it is a $900.00 test and

I have to save up for it.

Emma

[Guest guest]

I just wanted to add that I found out about my food allergies by doing

NAET, and in about 1.5-2 hrs of testing (and way less $$) you can get

a list of all the things you can't eat, which made a HUGE difference

in my pain and inflammation levels.

>

> Hi Jeff,

>

> I was advised (1986 ish) to take the /ACT blood test to

determine food

> allergies. The theory is that there are more delayed reactions to

food then

> the life threatening one. The test is analyzed by the Serammune labs in

> Reston, VA. This blood draw tested hundreds of items (foods and

chemicals

> and additives) and I was found at one point to have 50+ reactions to

> substances that were making my immune system very unhappy. I took

the test

> annually for a number of years and got the 50+ count down to seven

items;

> most of which I did not consume and was not in contact with so I

felt it was

> a big success. Basically I avoided completed any food on the list I

reacted

> to; i.e., a mild reaction (these are delayed reactions by the way; not

> extreme ones like hives etc.) would require avoidance of the food

for three

> months, a strong reaction would require avoidance for six months.

My immune

> system is such that anything I eat frequently will result in the

development

> of a new reaction or 'allergy' so a rotation diet is most beneficial

for me.

> I'm glad to know of this other test; it's always good to have options.

> Thanks for sharing. El

>

> rheumatic Blood Test for Food Allergies

>

> I have had RA for several years and I have posted to this forum

before. I

> offer the information below because I think that it could be very

helpful to

> some of you. But, I will not benefit financially, or suffer

financially, if

> you do or don't use this info:

>

> As most of you are aware, food allergies can contribute to

inflammation if

> you have an inflammatory-type condition like RA.

>

> Until now, I thought that the only way that one could tell if they had a

> food allergy is by using the " withdrawal method " , for lack of a better

> phrase. By either consuming or not consuming a particular food or

drink, the

> theory goes, you should be able to tell if you have an allergy to

that food.

> Well, have you tried this? I think it might take a very, very long

time.

>

> I recently went to a holistic doctor that recommended a blood test

for food

> allergies. I had low expectations, but I was blown away with the

detail of

> the results. Here is what I was given:

>

> 9 types of Dairy

> [For example, I was rated at 425 for Cow's Milk, whereas " Moderate " is

> listed as 117 to 358]

> 7 types of Meat

> 10 types of Grains

> 9 types of Fish

> 6 types of Nuts

> 5 types of Shellfish

> 19 types of Fruits

> 23 types of Vegetables

> 7 types of Miscellaneous Items, including Cane Sugar, Chocolate, Honey,

> Coffee Bean, Mushroom

> [For the doctors out there, MVL uses both IgE and IgG4 antibodies for

> combined testing]

>

> One way to have that test done is to make an appointment with a

doctor at

> the Tahoma Clinic in Renton, WA, south of Seattle. And then use

their lab:

> www.meridianvalleylab.com info@... (425)271-8689

>

> Or you could have your blood work sent directly to Meridian Valley Lab.

> Though, I am told by Meridian, that some states won't allow

individuals to

> purchase a test without a doctor's prescription.

>

> Or you might find a holistic doctor that does this already by visiting

> www.acam.org

>

> [FYI: Meridian Valley Lab told me that they're working on a blood spot

> allergy test which will allow someone to take the test in their own

home]

>

> Just so you know, I used to live in Michigan and attended the

> highly-acclaimed Center for Holistic Medicine:

> www.centerforholisticmedicine.com However, they never mentioned the

> possibility of running such a test. Their recommendation, at the

time, was

> to use the " withdrawal method " .

>

>

>

>

>

>

>

>

>

>

[Guest guest]

The blood test for food allergies really sounds intriguing. The only

problem I see with your example is

due to the large variety of allergies, what is left to eat ??

[Guest guest]

Hi ,

When I got my first test results back I went to the health food store and

found myself overwhelmed because all I could focus on was what I could not

have. A nice clerk came over and offered to help. He found all the things

I could have! And I was introduced to a lot of foods I'd never tried and

now are favorites.

The thing I liked about the test was that it didn't eliminate whole food

groups unless necessary. So I couldn't have oranges but I could have lemons

and grapefruits. After a year and another test, the things I originally had

to avoid I could now have (except dairy; I'm afraid that's a permanent

allergy going all the way back to infancy) and some of the things I had been

eating were on the list. So that's when I started seriously trying the

rotation diet. I can pretty much eat anything now; even cheat once in a

while with cheese for Mexican burritos/enchiladas.

I hope this helps. If you need more info let me know. El

Re: rheumatic Blood Test for Food Allergies

The blood test for food allergies really sounds intriguing. The only

problem I see with your example is

due to the large variety of allergies, what is left to eat ??

To unsubscribe, email: rheumatic-unsubscribeegroups

[Guest guest]

No symptoms why bother giving up anything!

>

> Hi ,

>

> When I got my first test results back I went to the health food

store and

> found myself overwhelmed because all I could focus on was what I

could not

> have. A nice clerk came over and offered to help. He found all the

things

> I could have! And I was introduced to a lot of foods I'd never

tried and

> now are favorites.

>

> The thing I liked about the test was that it didn't eliminate whole food

> groups unless necessary. So I couldn't have oranges but I could

have lemons

> and grapefruits. After a year and another test, the things I

originally had

> to avoid I could now have (except dairy; I'm afraid that's a permanent

> allergy going all the way back to infancy) and some of the things I

had been

> eating were on the list. So that's when I started seriously trying the

> rotation diet. I can pretty much eat anything now; even cheat once in a

> while with cheese for Mexican burritos/enchiladas.

>

> I hope this helps. If you need more info let me know. El

>

> Re: rheumatic Blood Test for Food Allergies

>

> The blood test for food allergies really sounds intriguing. The only

> problem I see with your example is

> due to the large variety of allergies, what is left to eat ??

>

>

>

>

> To unsubscribe, email: rheumatic-unsubscribeegroups

>

>

[Guest guest]

Hey Dan!

15 doctors! So what autoimmune condition did they end up diagnosing you with?

And what is your treatment? U of M has me on a vitamin cocktail right now.

It's working great. It's ridiculous that it took so long for you to get the

right dx!

Emma

[Guest guest]

Talia,

Sure, The official website can explain it much better than I can. If

you have more questions, you can email me about my experience. I have

only been in treatment for 6 weeks but already I feel MUCH better. (I

am also doing JMT treatment in conjunction for my RA

http://www.jmttechnique.com/).

NAET : http://www.naet.com/subscribers/index.html

-

> > >

> > > Hi Jeff,

> > >

> > > I was advised (1986 ish) to take the /ACT blood test to

> > determine food

> > > allergies. The theory is that there are more delayed reactions

> > to

> > food then

> > > the life threatening one. The test is analyzed by the Serammune

> > labs in

> > > Reston, VA. This blood draw tested hundreds of items (foods and

> > chemicals

> > > and additives) and I was found at one point to have 50+ reactions

> > to

> > > substances that were making my immune system very unhappy. I

> > took

> > the test

> > > annually for a number of years and got the 50+ count down to

> > seven

> > items;

> > > most of which I did not consume and was not in contact with so I

> > felt it was

> > > a big success. Basically I avoided completed any food on the list

> > I

> > reacted

> > > to; i.e., a mild reaction (these are delayed reactions by the way;

> > not

> > > extreme ones like hives etc.) would require avoidance of the food

> > for three

> > > months, a strong reaction would require avoidance for six months.

> >

> > My immune

> > > system is such that anything I eat frequently will result in the

> > development

> > > of a new reaction or 'allergy' so a rotation diet is most

> > beneficial

> > for me.

> > > I'm glad to know of this other test; it's always good to have

> > options.

> > > Thanks for sharing. El

> > >

> > > rheumatic Blood Test for Food Allergies

> > >

> > > I have had RA for several years and I have posted to this forum

> > before. I

> > > offer the information below because I think that it could be very

> > helpful to

> > > some of you. But, I will not benefit financially, or suffer

> > financially, if

> > > you do or don't use this info:

> > >

> > > As most of you are aware, food allergies can contribute to

> > inflammation if

> > > you have an inflammatory-type condition like RA.

> > >

> > > Until now, I thought that the only way that one could tell if they

> > had a

> > > food allergy is by using the " withdrawal method " , for lack of a

> > better

> > > phrase. By either consuming or not consuming a particular food or

> > drink, the

> > > theory goes, you should be able to tell if you have an allergy to

> > that food.

> > > Well, have you tried this? I think it might take a very, very

> > long

> > time.

> > >

> > > I recently went to a holistic doctor that recommended a blood

> > test

> > for food

> > > allergies. I had low expectations, but I was blown away with the

> > detail of

> > > the results. Here is what I was given:

> > >

> > > 9 types of Dairy

> > > [For example, I was rated at 425 for Cow's Milk, whereas

> > " Moderate " is

> > > listed as 117 to 358]

> > > 7 types of Meat

> > > 10 types of Grains

> > > 9 types of Fish

> > > 6 types of Nuts

> > > 5 types of Shellfish

> > > 19 types of Fruits

> > > 23 types of Vegetables

> > > 7 types of Miscellaneous Items, including Cane Sugar, Chocolate,

> > Honey,

> > > Coffee Bean, Mushroom

> > > [For the doctors out there, MVL uses both IgE and IgG4 antibodies

> > for

> > > combined testing]

> > >

> > > One way to have that test done is to make an appointment with a

> > doctor at

> > > the Tahoma Clinic in Renton, WA, south of Seattle. And then use

> > their lab:

> > > www.meridianvalleylab.com info@ (425)271-8689

> > >

> > > Or you could have your blood work sent directly to Meridian Valley

> > Lab.

> > > Though, I am told by Meridian, that some states won't allow

> > individuals to

> > > purchase a test without a doctor's prescription.

> > >

> > > Or you might find a holistic doctor that does this already by

> > visiting

> > > www.acam.org

> > >

> > > [FYI: Meridian Valley Lab told me that they're working on a blood

> > spot

> > > allergy test which will allow someone to take the test in their

> > own

> > home]

> > >

> > > Just so you know, I used to live in Michigan and attended the

> > > highly-acclaimed Center for Holistic Medicine:

> > > www.centerforholisticmedicine.com However, they never mentioned

> > the

> > > possibility of running such a test. Their recommendation, at the

> > time, was

> > > to use the " withdrawal method " .

> > >

> > >

> > >

> > >

> > >

> > >

> > >

> > >

> > >

> > >

[Guest guest]

Emma,

The diagnosis is a " connective tissue disease related to an autoimune

condition " Thats as far as they could diagnose it. Not totally satisfying but

a start at least after suffering all this time.

Right now I'm on plaquenil and prednisone. U-M was lousy, at least the doc I

had. He only wanted to prove I had no autoimune condition, he did not try to

diagnose what I have. He was wrong and did me a disservice to say the least.

I'm not paying them any more money even though they keep calling. My visit to

the Mayo clinic was even worse, a true criminal enterprise. Truly incompetent

care. Too much to go into now. Presently the doctor I have is in Rheum. at

Methodist Hospital. At least he understands that what I have is not just flat

feet (the Mayo diagnosis, no joke).

What is the vitamin regimen about?

Dan

emluv23@... wrote:

Hey Dan!

15 doctors! So what autoimmune condition did they end up diagnosing you with?

And what is your treatment? U of M has me on a vitamin cocktail right now.

It's working great. It's ridiculous that it took so long for you to get the

right dx!

Emma

[Guest guest]

,

I have Rheumatoid Arthritis (RA). I don't know what condition you have, if any.

RA can make someone completely disabled within 5 years, or sooner of the first

symptoms. I hope, and plan, on living 20 years or more of excellent health after

first symptoms, but that can only happen by being very aggressive in searching

for a healthy lifestyle.

If you don't have an autoimmune condition - good for you! Hopefully, you'll

continue to have excellent health. But, for those of us on RA - we either seek a

healthy lifestyle, including supplements, healthy diet, antibiotics, and

occassionally medication. OR, we will live a shorter life full of pain.

But, you are right, we have a choice to make.

~Jeff

3a.

Re: Blood Test for Food Allergies

Posted by: " " rawiesboeck@...

Sat Sep 16, 2006 9:02 am (PST)

The blood test for food allergies really sounds intriguing. The only

problem I see with your example is

due to the large variety of allergies, what is left to eat ??

[Guest guest]

Jeff ........ I have had food allergies for 20+ years to numerous foods .......

my questions is this ...... how to treat them? ........ or still better cure

them? ...... it doesn't take a rocket scientist to determine what you are

allergic to ....... but no one can seem to determine the cause ....... the only

thing that has worked for me is the 3 day rotation diet ...... & it worked

wonderful!!!!! ....... but that only gets rid of the symptoms not the cause

....... what I would like to know is the cause ..... I believe " treat the cause

not the symptom " ...... I am very very happy to know about the rotation diet but

would love to find the cause ...... any info that you or anyone else might have

would be greatly appreciated ....... BB

Jeff <roberts1008@...> wrote: I have had RA for several

years and I have posted to this forum before. I offer the information below

because I think that it could be very helpful to some of you. But, I will not

benefit financially, or suffer financially, if you do or don't use this info:

As most of you are aware, food allergies can contribute to inflammation if you

have an inflammatory-type condition like RA.

Until now, I thought that the only way that one could tell if they had a food

allergy is by using the " withdrawal method " , for lack of a better phrase. By

either consuming or not consuming a particular food or drink, the theory goes,

you should be able to tell if you have an allergy to that food. Well, have you

tried this? I think it might take a very, very long time.

I recently went to a holistic doctor that recommended a blood test for food

allergies. I had low expectations, but I was blown away with the detail of the

results. Here is what I was given:

9 types of Dairy

[For example, I was rated at 425 for Cow's Milk, whereas " Moderate " is listed as

117 to 358]

7 types of Meat

10 types of Grains

9 types of Fish

6 types of Nuts

5 types of Shellfish

19 types of Fruits

23 types of Vegetables

7 types of Miscellaneous Items, including Cane Sugar, Chocolate, Honey, Coffee

Bean, Mushroom

[For the doctors out there, MVL uses both IgE and IgG4 antibodies for combined

testing]

One way to have that test done is to make an appointment with a doctor at the

Tahoma Clinic in Renton, WA, south of Seattle. And then use their lab:

www.meridianvalleylab.com info@... (425)271-8689

Or you could have your blood work sent directly to Meridian Valley Lab. Though,

I am told by Meridian, that some states won't allow individuals to purchase a

test without a doctor's prescription.

Or you might find a holistic doctor that does this already by visiting

www.acam.org

[FYI: Meridian Valley Lab told me that they're working on a blood spot allergy

test which will allow someone to take the test in their own home]

Just so you know, I used to live in Michigan and attended the highly-acclaimed

Center for Holistic Medicine: www.centerforholisticmedicine.com However, they

never mentioned the possibility of running such a test. Their recommendation, at

the time, was to use the " withdrawal method " .

[Guest guest]

You might want to try NAET -

http://www.naturodoc.com/library/allergies/NEAT.htm

This therapy was quite helpful for my grandson.

Ethel

Re: rheumatic Blood Test for Food Allergies

Jeff ........ I have had food allergies for 20+ years to numerous foods

........ my questions is this ...... how to treat them? ........ or still

better cure them? ...... it doesn't take a rocket scientist to determine

what you are allergic to ....... but no one can seem to determine the cause

........ the only thing that has worked for me is the 3 day rotation diet

....... & it worked wonderful!!!!! ....... but that only gets rid of the

symptoms not the cause ...... what I would like to know is the cause ..... I

believe " treat the cause not the symptom " ...... I am very very happy to

know about the rotation diet but would love to find the cause ...... any

info that you or anyone else might have would be greatly appreciated .......

BB

Jeff <roberts1008@...> wrote: I have had RA for

several years and I have posted to this forum before. I offer the

information below because I think that it could be very helpful to some of

you. But, I will not benefit financially, or suffer financially, if you do

or don't use this info:

As most of you are aware, food allergies can contribute to inflammation if

you have an inflammatory-type condition like RA.

Until now, I thought that the only way that one could tell if they had a

food allergy is by using the " withdrawal method " , for lack of a better

phrase. By either consuming or not consuming a particular food or drink, the

theory goes, you should be able to tell if you have an allergy to that food.

Well, have you tried this? I think it might take a very, very long time.

I recently went to a holistic doctor that recommended a blood test for food

allergies. I had low expectations, but I was blown away with the detail of

the results. Here is what I was given:

9 types of Dairy

[For example, I was rated at 425 for Cow's Milk, whereas " Moderate " is

listed as 117 to 358]

7 types of Meat

10 types of Grains

9 types of Fish

6 types of Nuts

5 types of Shellfish

19 types of Fruits

23 types of Vegetables

7 types of Miscellaneous Items, including Cane Sugar, Chocolate, Honey,

Coffee Bean, Mushroom

[For the doctors out there, MVL uses both IgE and IgG4 antibodies for

combined testing]

One way to have that test done is to make an appointment with a doctor at

the Tahoma Clinic in Renton, WA, south of Seattle. And then use their lab:

www.meridianvalleylab.com info@... (425)271-8689

Or you could have your blood work sent directly to Meridian Valley Lab.

Though, I am told by Meridian, that some states won't allow individuals to

purchase a test without a doctor's prescription.

Or you might find a holistic doctor that does this already by visiting

www.acam.org

[FYI: Meridian Valley Lab told me that they're working on a blood spot

allergy test which will allow someone to take the test in their own home]

Just so you know, I used to live in Michigan and attended the

highly-acclaimed Center for Holistic Medicine:

www.centerforholisticmedicine.com However, they never mentioned the

possibility of running such a test. Their recommendation, at the time, was

to use the " withdrawal method " .

[Guest guest]

Hi,

I have been reading about everyones delight from using the detox foot pads

I really want to try them

I also notice that people have listed different ingredents

so I am guessing there are several different products that do the same thing

I tried to log into the web site that was to have them for $20 but couldn't

get it it was " error can't find'

If someone knows that site please post it again

Bonnie in Seattle