Re: RAST results........NOT!!

[Guest guest]

Oh Pam that is just HORRIBLE! I wish I could come over there and help you

strangle the people at the Dr. office :-( I would have him retested ASAP.

Do you have a children's hospital in your area? That is where we have all

of Drew's blood work done. Not only are they used to doing blood draws on

kids (and have a fabulous bedside manner) but they are quick since all the

lab work is done in house.

HUGS

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Just an update.......finally got the " results " on Jordans RAST test, I had

to call, then they lost them so the lab had to fax the results to the

doctor.......anyway,,,,,,I asked the results and the nurse said " Dr. G said

to just tell you keep avoiding the things you have been avoiding, eggs and

tree nuts. " I asked her, " what were the results........were there not

numbers 1 to 5 telling the results of everything tested?? " She said

" Yes...........but Dr. G said to just keep avoiding the eggs and tree nuts. "

I asked her point blank what is said for dairy and wheat........she said

" Both are a 3 " . I have heard anything a 3 or above to AVOID. Well, then she

said they have been having trouble with the lab results they are getting

from this lab I took Jordan to (the one they told me to go to!!) ANyway, she

said everything came back POSITIVE!! So she said it was definately a

mistake and to just ignore the results and keep avoiding the same things as

before. SO BASICALLY I KNOW NOTHING MORE THAN BEFORE THE TEST!!!!! I got so

angry, I told her I want the test REDONE with another lab, they are suppose

to call me back. What really really bothers me is that the Doctor was just

going to let me know to keep avoiding things as before, with NO real

definate answer to the things tested!!!

I am seriously thinking of changing allergy doctors!!!

Sorry but I had to vent!

Pam

[Guest guest]

Pam,

I'm so sorry that you had to deal with inconsiderate and incompetent

so called professionals. The same thing happen to us. After

Charlie's RAST test the doctor only told us to avoid what we have

been avoiding and he would talk to us about the RAST test during our

appointment. Even though he tested level 3 for several things, the

doc didn't seem all that concerned. When we finally had our

appointment with him, he said that because Charlie is in such a high

allergic state, he is responding positive to everything we tested him

for. He said instead of limiting his diet severely, it's best to just

avoid all the major allergen, like milk, egg, nuts and such. I have

not taken his advice of course. I cut rice and oats from Charlie's

diet and his eczema looks a lot better.

Hang in there.

Mo

> Just an update.......finally got the " results " on Jordans RAST

test, I had to call, then they lost them so the lab had to fax the

results to the doctor.......anyway,,,,,,I asked the results and the

nurse said " Dr. G said to just tell you keep avoiding the things you

have been avoiding, eggs and tree nuts. " I asked her, " what were the

results........were there not numbers 1 to 5 telling the results of

everything tested?? " She said " Yes...........but Dr. G said to just

keep avoiding the eggs and tree nuts. " I asked her point blank what

is said for dairy and wheat........she said " Both are a 3 " . I have

heard anything a 3 or above to AVOID. Well, then she said they have

been having trouble with the lab results they are getting from this

lab I took Jordan to (the one they told me to go to!!) ANyway, she

said everything came back POSITIVE!! So she said it was definately a

mistake and to just ignore the results and keep avoiding the same

things as before. SO BASICALLY I KNOW NOTHING MORE THAN BEFORE THE

TEST!!!!! I got so angry, I told her I want the test REDONE with

another lab, they are suppose to call me back. What really really

bothers me is that the Doctor was just going to let me know to keep

avoiding things as before, with NO real definate answer to the things

tested!!!

>

> I am seriously thinking of changing allergy doctors!!!

>

> Sorry but I had to vent!

>

>

> Pam

[Guest guest]

Pam and Brittany,

I too believe in acupuncture. I've been having the most horrific PMS

for the last couple of years. I think due to the pressures of kids

and just not taking care of myself. I would literally get depressed,

irritable, withdrawn, antisocial and plain rude to my husband. My

dear friend said to try her acupuncturist / Chinese herbalist. I did

and the very first appointment really helped me relax. I felt like

someone took out the rod between my neck and shoulders. I also felt

like someone went into my brain and sucked all the fog out. I felt

centered and happy. I've been going to her for the last three months

and have not had the psychotic PMS anymore. It was after my

experience with the acupuncturist that I felt more comfortable

putting my kids through NAET. I can't tell you that it is working

since it's too early to tell. Only thing I can tell you is that

Charlie breaks out in mild rash after every session.

I just want to share with you what my acupuncturist told me to do

with Charlie for his eczema. She had me get slippery elm bark from

the health food store and make tea with it and give it to Chuck. It

suppose to coat his intestines. Depending on Jordan's age, you can

use probiotic instead of slippery elm. She feels people with skin

conditions and allergies usually have problems with their bowls.

Does Jordan have irregular bowl movements? Sometimes runny,

sometimes constipated. The theory is that the toxins leak out in the

body causing the eczema, asthma and such. While you are doing this

it's also very important to eliminate all sugars and even fruits.

Wheat is also supposed to be bad. I couldn't eliminate juice from

Charlie's diet so I found this great product call Stevia. It is a

sugar substitute found in health food stores in their supplement

section. The great thing about it is that you can use it like sugar

but it is nothing like sugar. The added benefit is that I got the

Stevia Plus with fiber which acts like a probiotic. I put couple of

shakes in water and Charlie drinks it like it's juice. His bowls are

regular for the first time in his life. I had no idea that normal

poop doesn't stick to the diaper and all over his bottom, WOW!! His

skin looks so much better, given we have eliminated tons from his

diet since the RAST test, but I think his bowels speak volumes.

Sorry so long.

Mo

[Guest guest]

Pam,

You can read about probiotics at www.about-probiotics.org . You can

get it at most health food stores in their supplement / vitamin area,

usually in the refrigerated section. You can also get probiotics,

also known as beneficial bacteria, in yogurt and pickled food.

Charlie is two years old and he is getting it from the sugar

supplement we use call Stevia plus( can also find at wholefoods). I

also use Jarrow-Dophilus non-Dairy hypoallergenic probiotic

supplement in capsules. I open the capsules and sprinkle it on

Charlie and 's food. I would try it, you have nothing to loose

and everything to gain.

Mo

> Wow Mo!

>

> What is probiotic? WHere do you get it? Jordan is 7, how old is

your son? I am willing to try anything. I got the NAET books Say

Goodbye to Illness and Say Goodbye to Children's Allergies. You are

suppose to read them before going to NAET. I am seriously

considering taking Jordan.

>

> Pam

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> Re: RAST results........NOT!!

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> Pam and Brittany,

>

> I too believe in acupuncture. I've been having the most horrific

PMS

> for the last couple of years. I think due to the pressures of

kids

> and just not taking care of myself. I would literally get

depressed,

> irritable, withdrawn, antisocial and plain rude to my husband.

My

> dear friend said to try her acupuncturist / Chinese herbalist. I

did

> and the very first appointment really helped me relax. I felt

like

> someone took out the rod between my neck and shoulders. I also

felt

> like someone went into my brain and sucked all the fog out. I

felt

> centered and happy. I've been going to her for the last three

months

> and have not had the psychotic PMS anymore. It was after my

> experience with the acupuncturist that I felt more comfortable

> putting my kids through NAET. I can't tell you that it is

working

> since it's too early to tell. Only thing I can tell you is that

> Charlie breaks out in mild rash after every session.

>

> I just want to share with you what my acupuncturist told me to do

> with Charlie for his eczema. She had me get slippery elm bark

from

> the health food store and make tea with it and give it to Chuck.

It

> suppose to coat his intestines. Depending on Jordan's age, you

can

> use probiotic instead of slippery elm. She feels people with

skin

> conditions and allergies usually have problems with their bowls.

> Does Jordan have irregular bowl movements? Sometimes runny,

> sometimes constipated. The theory is that the toxins leak out in

the

> body causing the eczema, asthma and such. While you are doing

this

> it's also very important to eliminate all sugars and even

fruits.

> Wheat is also supposed to be bad. I couldn't eliminate juice

from

> Charlie's diet so I found this great product call Stevia. It is

a

> sugar substitute found in health food stores in their supplement

> section. The great thing about it is that you can use it like

sugar

> but it is nothing like sugar. The added benefit is that I got

the

> Stevia Plus with fiber which acts like a probiotic. I put couple

of

> shakes in water and Charlie drinks it like it's juice. His bowls

are

> regular for the first time in his life. I had no idea that

normal

> poop doesn't stick to the diaper and all over his bottom, WOW!!

His

> skin looks so much better, given we have eliminated tons from his

> diet since the RAST test, but I think his bowels speak volumes.

>

> Sorry so long.

>

> Mo

>

>

>

>

>

>

[Guest guest]

Oh man! I am sorry! How horrible! I would hate to not know the true outcome! I hope that you can get in again to be retested real soon!

Alyssa

RAST results........NOT!!

Just an update.......finally got the "results" on Jordans RAST test, I had to call, then they lost them so the lab had to fax the results to the doctor.......anyway,,,,,,I asked the results and the nurse said "Dr. G said to just tell you keep avoiding the things you have been avoiding, eggs and tree nuts." I asked her, "what were the results........were there not numbers 1 to 5 telling the results of everything tested??" She said "Yes...........but Dr. G said to just keep avoiding the eggs and tree nuts." I asked her point blank what is said for dairy and wheat........she said "Both are a 3". I have heard anything a 3 or above to AVOID. Well, then she said they have been having trouble with the lab results they are getting from this lab I took Jordan to (the one they told me to go to!!) ANyway, she said everything came back POSITIVE!! So she said it was definately a mistake and to just ignore the results and keep avoiding the same things as before. SO BASICALLY I KNOW NOTHING MORE THAN BEFORE THE TEST!!!!! I got so angry, I told her I want the test REDONE with another lab, they are suppose to call me back. What really really bothers me is that the Doctor was just going to let me know to keep avoiding things as before, with NO real definate answer to the things tested!!!

I am seriously thinking of changing allergy doctors!!!

Sorry but I had to vent!

Pam

[Guest guest]

Hi Pam,

What is a RAST test?

Thanks,

Donna

RAST results........NOT!!

Just an update.......finally got the "results" on Jordans RAST test, I had to call, then they lost them so the lab had to fax the results to the doctor.......anyway,,,,,,I asked the results and the nurse said "Dr. G said to just tell you keep avoiding the things you have been avoiding, eggs and tree nuts." I asked her, "what were the results........were there not numbers 1 to 5 telling the results of everything tested??" She said "Yes...........but Dr. G said to just keep avoiding the eggs and tree nuts." I asked her point blank what is said for dairy and wheat........she said "Both are a 3". I have heard anything a 3 or above to AVOID. Well, then she said they have been having trouble with the lab results they are getting from this lab I took Jordan to (the one they told me to go to!!) ANyway, she said everything came back POSITIVE!! So she said it was definately a mistake and to just ignore the results and keep avoiding the same things as before. SO BASICALLY I KNOW NOTHING MORE THAN BEFORE THE TEST!!!!! I got so angry, I told her I want the test REDONE with another lab, they are suppose to call me back. What really really bothers me is that the Doctor was just going to let me know to keep avoiding things as before, with NO real definate answer to the things tested!!!

I am seriously thinking of changing allergy doctors!!!

Sorry but I had to vent!

Pam

[Guest guest]

Hi Pam,

What is a RAST test?

Thanks,

Donna

RAST results........NOT!!

Just an update.......finally got the "results" on Jordans RAST test, I had to call, then they lost them so the lab had to fax the results to the doctor.......anyway,,,,,,I asked the results and the nurse said "Dr. G said to just tell you keep avoiding the things you have been avoiding, eggs and tree nuts." I asked her, "what were the results........were there not numbers 1 to 5 telling the results of everything tested??" She said "Yes...........but Dr. G said to just keep avoiding the eggs and tree nuts." I asked her point blank what is said for dairy and wheat........she said "Both are a 3". I have heard anything a 3 or above to AVOID. Well, then she said they have been having trouble with the lab results they are getting from this lab I took Jordan to (the one they told me to go to!!) ANyway, she said everything came back POSITIVE!! So she said it was definately a mistake and to just ignore the results and keep avoiding the same things as before. SO BASICALLY I KNOW NOTHING MORE THAN BEFORE THE TEST!!!!! I got so angry, I told her I want the test REDONE with another lab, they are suppose to call me back. What really really bothers me is that the Doctor was just going to let me know to keep avoiding things as before, with NO real definate answer to the things tested!!!

I am seriously thinking of changing allergy doctors!!!

Sorry but I had to vent!

Pam

[Guest guest]

Hi Pam,

What is a RAST test?

Thanks,

Donna

RAST results........NOT!!

Just an update.......finally got the "results" on Jordans RAST test, I had to call, then they lost them so the lab had to fax the results to the doctor.......anyway,,,,,,I asked the results and the nurse said "Dr. G said to just tell you keep avoiding the things you have been avoiding, eggs and tree nuts." I asked her, "what were the results........were there not numbers 1 to 5 telling the results of everything tested??" She said "Yes...........but Dr. G said to just keep avoiding the eggs and tree nuts." I asked her point blank what is said for dairy and wheat........she said "Both are a 3". I have heard anything a 3 or above to AVOID. Well, then she said they have been having trouble with the lab results they are getting from this lab I took Jordan to (the one they told me to go to!!) ANyway, she said everything came back POSITIVE!! So she said it was definately a mistake and to just ignore the results and keep avoiding the same things as before. SO BASICALLY I KNOW NOTHING MORE THAN BEFORE THE TEST!!!!! I got so angry, I told her I want the test REDONE with another lab, they are suppose to call me back. What really really bothers me is that the Doctor was just going to let me know to keep avoiding things as before, with NO real definate answer to the things tested!!!

I am seriously thinking of changing allergy doctors!!!

Sorry but I had to vent!

Pam

[Guest guest]

Hi!

It is when they draw blood to test for allergies, I have never had it done on Jordan, till now. I am going to take him to Baptist next time to have it done again. Which reminds me! I need to call his allergist to get a set up for it!!

Take care and welcome to the group!!

Pam

mommy to Jordan (7) allergic to eggs, tree nuts, and testing for others, penicillin and MANY environmental allergies.....everything from dogs to dust mites.

nathan (5) no allergies but penicillin

Luke (18 months) no allergies but penicillin

RAST results........NOT!!

Just an update.......finally got the "results" on Jordans RAST test, I had to call, then they lost them so the lab had to fax the results to the doctor.......anyway,,,,,,I asked the results and the nurse said "Dr. G said to just tell you keep avoiding the things you have been avoiding, eggs and tree nuts." I asked her, "what were the results........were there not numbers 1 to 5 telling the results of everything tested??" She said "Yes...........but Dr. G said to just keep avoiding the eggs and tree nuts." I asked her point blank what is said for dairy and wheat........she said "Both are a 3". I have heard anything a 3 or above to AVOID. Well, then she said they have been having trouble with the lab results they are getting from this lab I took Jordan to (the one they told me to go to!!) ANyway, she said everything came back POSITIVE!! So she said it was definately a mistake and to just ignore the results and keep avoiding the same things as before. SO BASICALLY I KNOW NOTHING MORE THAN BEFORE THE TEST!!!!! I got so angry, I told her I want the test REDONE with another lab, they are suppose to call me back. What really really bothers me is that the Doctor was just going to let me know to keep avoiding things as before, with NO real definate answer to the things tested!!!

I am seriously thinking of changing allergy doctors!!!

Sorry but I had to vent!

Pam

[Guest guest]

Thanks Pam!

RAST results........NOT!!

Just an update.......finally got the "results" on Jordans RAST test, I had to call, then they lost them so the lab had to fax the results to the doctor.......anyway,,,,,,I asked the results and the nurse said "Dr. G said to just tell you keep avoiding the things you have been avoiding, eggs and tree nuts." I asked her, "what were the results........were there not numbers 1 to 5 telling the results of everything tested??" She said "Yes...........but Dr. G said to just keep avoiding the eggs and tree nuts." I asked her point blank what is said for dairy and wheat........she said "Both are a 3". I have heard anything a 3 or above to AVOID. Well, then she said they have been having trouble with the lab results they are getting from this lab I took Jordan to (the one they told me to go to!!) ANyway, she said everything came back POSITIVE!! So she said it was definately a mistake and to just ignore the results and keep avoiding the same things as before. SO BASICALLY I KNOW NOTHING MORE THAN BEFORE THE TEST!!!!! I got so angry, I told her I want the test REDONE with another lab, they are suppose to call me back. What really really bothers me is that the Doctor was just going to let me know to keep avoiding things as before, with NO real definate answer to the things tested!!!

I am seriously thinking of changing allergy doctors!!!

Sorry but I had to vent!

Pam

[Guest guest]

Thanks Pam!

RAST results........NOT!!

Just an update.......finally got the "results" on Jordans RAST test, I had to call, then they lost them so the lab had to fax the results to the doctor.......anyway,,,,,,I asked the results and the nurse said "Dr. G said to just tell you keep avoiding the things you have been avoiding, eggs and tree nuts." I asked her, "what were the results........were there not numbers 1 to 5 telling the results of everything tested??" She said "Yes...........but Dr. G said to just keep avoiding the eggs and tree nuts." I asked her point blank what is said for dairy and wheat........she said "Both are a 3". I have heard anything a 3 or above to AVOID. Well, then she said they have been having trouble with the lab results they are getting from this lab I took Jordan to (the one they told me to go to!!) ANyway, she said everything came back POSITIVE!! So she said it was definately a mistake and to just ignore the results and keep avoiding the same things as before. SO BASICALLY I KNOW NOTHING MORE THAN BEFORE THE TEST!!!!! I got so angry, I told her I want the test REDONE with another lab, they are suppose to call me back. What really really bothers me is that the Doctor was just going to let me know to keep avoiding things as before, with NO real definate answer to the things tested!!!

I am seriously thinking of changing allergy doctors!!!

Sorry but I had to vent!

Pam