Allergy Blood Test?

MomLive
Fri, 07 Oct 2011 19:16:24 +0000

I did the blood test many years ago and subsequently found out it wasn’t as accurate as the skin test (two different allergists, two different opinions). I would go to the allergist and get him to do the skin prick test if you are interested in seeing what sets your allergies off. OTOH, they probably aren’t going to treat it any differently than what your primary care doctor is already prescribing, so you might not want to go to the expense and pain of the skin prick test.

I’m allergic to pollen, ragweed, dust, etc. In fact, can’t even keep a real Christmas tree in the house because it sets off my allergies. I use Flonase year round and that seems to be the most effective thing. When it really kicks in I will take one of the over the counter allergy meds (usually Claritin). I find I can manage my allergies if I stay on top of it with the Flonase and additional meds as needed. Occasionally, it will get the better of me and I’ll end up with a major ear problem and then need to go on Prednisone.