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- Tue Feb 17, 2015 3:05 pm
- Forum: wheat and gluten allergies
- Topic: Gluten or Lactose allergy/intolerance?
- Replies: 1
- Views: 1732
Re: Gluten or Lactose allergy/intolerance?
Dear Lyn, I am sorry to hear about your problems. You might want to be referred to a gastrointestinal specialist. I hope this is helpful. with best wishes, Dr Anton Alexandroff MRCP (UK), CCT (Dermat), PhD, FRSM, FAAD Consultant Dermatologist University, Nuffield and Spire Hospitals of Leicester for...
- Tue Feb 17, 2015 3:04 pm
- Forum: general food allergies
- Topic: Why do I react one day and not another?
- Replies: 1
- Views: 2185
Re: Why do I react one day and not another?
I am sorry to hear about your problems. I am afraid this might be related to colostomy and the size of your small bowel. You might like to be referred to a low gastrointestinal surgeon for further advice. I hope this is helpful. with best wishes, Dr Anton Alexandroff MRCP (UK), CCT (Dermat), PhD, FR...
- Tue Feb 17, 2015 3:03 pm
- Forum: general food allergies
- Topic: My daily life is plagued with food and drink concerns!!
- Replies: 1
- Views: 1672
Re: My daily life is plagued with food and drink concerns!!
I am sorry to hear about your problems. Your problem sounds very complex. You may want to be refered to an allergologist. I hope this is helpful. with best wishes, Dr Anton Alexandroff MRCP (UK), CCT (Dermat), PhD, FRSM, FAAD Consultant Dermatologist University, Nuffield and Spire Hospitals of Leice...
- Tue Feb 17, 2015 2:58 pm
- Forum: general food allergies
- Topic: sore / tingling tongue
- Replies: 1
- Views: 2042
Re: sore / tingling tongue
thank you for your question. I am sorry to hear about your problems. It might be a good idea to ask your family doctor whether testing for vitamin B12 and/or folic acid level would be reasonable in your case. It may be that this has already been checked. Your symptoms may also be due to type I aller...
- Wed Feb 11, 2015 12:24 am
- Forum: general food allergies
- Topic: allergy or rosacea?
- Replies: 2
- Views: 2765
Re: allergy or rosacea?
Dear julia_labutina, Thank you. Rosacea is a common condition when the face is inflamed. Patients may have spots on the central face or just permanent or transient redness of the face/flushing. The face is usually very sensitive and may feel hot and sore. In contrast food allergies (urticaria caused...
- Wed Feb 11, 2015 12:02 am
- Forum: children & food allergies
- Topic: nutella allergy?
- Replies: 1
- Views: 2325
Re: nutella allergy?
Dear julia_labutina, Thank you. Generally speaking chocolate spread rarely causes allergy. If it does it causes transient short lived (hours rather than days) urticaria (nettle like rashes). The best way to identify this type of rashes is to keep food diary. The best way of treatment is to avoid a p...
- Tue Feb 10, 2015 1:51 am
- Forum: children & food allergies
- Topic: What can I do for my 9 year old?
- Replies: 1
- Views: 1674
Re: What can I do for my 9 year old?
Dear Jeanine, Thank you. I am sorry to hear about your daughter troubles with foods. May I ask: How soon after contact with these foods does she develop rashes? How long do the rashes last? Do antihistamines help? with best wishes, Dr Anton Alexandroff MRCP (UK), CCT (Dermat), PhD, FRSM, FAAD Consul...
- Tue Feb 10, 2015 1:46 am
- Forum: general food allergies
- Topic: Recent allergic reactions to foods and no help from GP
- Replies: 1
- Views: 1718
Re: Recent allergic reactions to foods and no help from GP
Dear Rachel, Thank you. It sounds like your husband may have a severe type I allergic reaction. May I suggest that you would ask your GP to refer him for prick testing (done in a hospital where resuscitation facilities are available). I hope this is helpful. with best wishes, Dr Anton Alexandroff MR...
- Tue Feb 10, 2015 1:41 am
- Forum: general food allergies
- Topic: What might be causing my IBS?
- Replies: 1
- Views: 1856
Re: What might be causing my IBS?
Dear Ali, Thank you. I am very sorry to hear your story. A recent small study showed that a dermatology test called patch testing may identify relevant food allergies in up to a third of patients with irritable bowel syndrome. Although this test is usually used to identify triggers of eczema / derma...
- Tue Feb 10, 2015 1:30 am
- Forum: testing for food allergies
- Topic: False Positives
- Replies: 1
- Views: 2385
Re: False Positives
Dear BeckyHyland, Thank you. RAST test is not always helpful. Children and adults may have positive RAST test(s) and still may not react to foods. Similarly children and adults may have negative RAST test(s) but still may react to antigens, although this is arguably less likely. RAST test is interpr...