Comments on: I’m Allergic to Everything! http://olsonnd.com/im-allergic-to-everything/?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=im-allergic-to-everything Healthy News From a New Attitude Fri, 03 Feb 2012 17:19:46 +0000 hourly 1 http://wordpress.org/?v=3.3.1 By: Dr. Scott http://olsonnd.com/im-allergic-to-everything/comment-page-3/#comment-18397 Dr. Scott Fri, 27 Jan 2012 19:21:11 +0000 http://olsonnd.com/?p=1037#comment-18397 Patty, Good thoughts. I agree that it is difficult to do an allergy elimination diet, but clinical allergy testing is never 100% effective and I like the thought that the best proving ground for allergy testing is our own bodies. Scott Patty,

Good thoughts. I agree that it is difficult to do an allergy elimination diet, but clinical allergy testing is never 100% effective and I like the thought that the best proving ground for allergy testing is our own bodies.

Scott

]]> By: patty http://olsonnd.com/im-allergic-to-everything/comment-page-3/#comment-18396 patty Fri, 27 Jan 2012 18:58:16 +0000 http://olsonnd.com/?p=1037#comment-18396 Dr. Scott- there is no way you will find out all the things you are allergic or sensitive to by doing an elimination diet for a number of reasons. one is that we will give up because we don't see results soon enough. also there are too many multiple ingredients eaten at one time even if you opt for a salad. most people don't have time or motivation to try to eat one or two foods at a time. I was glad to spend the money and then discover what to buy instead of buying foods hoping it will be ok to eat and throw it out bacause it made you sick. Dr. Scott-
there is no way you will find out all the things you are allergic or sensitive to by doing an elimination diet for a number of reasons. one is that we will give up because we don’t see results soon enough. also there are too many multiple ingredients eaten at one time even if you opt for a salad. most people don’t have time or motivation to try to eat one or two foods at a time. I was glad to spend the money and then discover what to buy instead of buying foods hoping it will be ok to eat and throw it out bacause it made you sick.

]]> By: patty http://olsonnd.com/im-allergic-to-everything/comment-page-3/#comment-18394 patty Fri, 27 Jan 2012 18:51:23 +0000 http://olsonnd.com/?p=1037#comment-18394 people people people--How many times do I have to stress the importance of three things. 1- get the MRT or equivalent allergy test. This will save you a lot of stress trying to figure out what not to eat. 2- get a reliable celiac test. This does not mean you actually have celiac but maybe very gluten sensitive. Even if the tests come out that you are not sensitive to wheat etc. I strongly suggest you go on a gluten free diet. 3- see a good naturalpathic chrirpractor. Get on a program with them. I was given a lot of meds (off and on) over the years and finally just last year after doing the gluten free diet and removing the offending foods from the allergy test, I feel a lot better. I do however have a lot of arthritis in my spine mostly probably due to years of stress and eating red meat. I do not now eat red meat nor was I ever a large drinker of pop but the stress does take it's toll. I am now seeing a good chiropractor. people people people–How many times do I have to stress the importance of three things. 1- get the MRT or equivalent allergy test. This will save you a lot of stress trying to figure out what not to eat. 2- get a reliable celiac test. This does not mean you actually have celiac but maybe very gluten sensitive. Even if the tests come out that you are not sensitive to wheat etc. I strongly suggest you go on a gluten free diet. 3- see a good naturalpathic chrirpractor. Get on a program with them. I was given a lot of meds (off and on) over the years and finally just last year after doing the gluten free diet and removing the offending foods from the allergy test, I feel a lot better. I do however have a lot of arthritis in my spine mostly probably due to years of stress and eating red meat. I do not now eat red meat nor was I ever a large drinker of pop but the stress does take it’s toll. I am now seeing a good chiropractor.

]]> By: John http://olsonnd.com/im-allergic-to-everything/comment-page-3/#comment-18388 John Thu, 26 Jan 2012 21:01:25 +0000 http://olsonnd.com/?p=1037#comment-18388 Hello my merry group of overactive immune system owners, I am 36 and allergic to all plant foods and almost all environmental allergens. The elimination technique did not prove successful to discover this problem initially due to the vast quantity of allergens being encountered. My bodily reaction to ingesting said allergens is mainly digestive upset plus ear, nose and eye inflammation. Thankfully no breathing issues. Since learning of my allergies 18 months ago, I am now the proud owner of GERD and Ulcerative Colitis. I am treated with Remicade infusions, Mesalamine (Apriso and Canasa) Azathioprine to collectively surpress my immune system and Omeprazole for the reflux. I am on Prednisolone plus all of my usual allergy meds (cetirizine (Zirtec), Rantidine (Zantac), Ciclesonide (Omnaris), Montelukast(Singular), Loratidine (Claritine)) and I just got out of the hospital from C-Diff. I am now on the world's most expensive anti-biotic (Vancomycin) plus Xifaxan to kill the C-Diff and am looking at a long road of pro-biotics to restore some normalcy to my digestive tract. Besides designing a really cool bubble-suit and eating an elemental diet (pre-digested food as suggested by the Mayo clinic), does anyone have a better plan than taking all of these pills? Seriously I am worried about the sum of these adding up to in terms of side-effects? Respectfully- John P.S. I am making Walgreens very profitable, so buy their stock if you get a chance! Hello my merry group of overactive immune system owners,
I am 36 and allergic to all plant foods and almost all environmental allergens. The elimination technique did not prove successful to discover this problem initially due to the vast quantity of allergens being encountered. My bodily reaction to ingesting said allergens is mainly digestive upset plus ear, nose and eye inflammation. Thankfully no breathing issues. Since learning of my allergies 18 months ago, I am now the proud owner of GERD and Ulcerative Colitis. I am treated with Remicade infusions, Mesalamine (Apriso and Canasa) Azathioprine to collectively surpress my immune system and Omeprazole for the reflux. I am on Prednisolone plus all of my usual allergy meds (cetirizine (Zirtec), Rantidine (Zantac), Ciclesonide (Omnaris), Montelukast(Singular), Loratidine (Claritine)) and I just got out of the hospital from C-Diff. I am now on the world’s most expensive anti-biotic (Vancomycin) plus Xifaxan to kill the C-Diff and am looking at a long road of pro-biotics to restore some normalcy to my digestive tract. Besides designing a really cool bubble-suit and eating an elemental diet (pre-digested food as suggested by the Mayo clinic), does anyone have a better plan than taking all of these pills? Seriously I am worried about the sum of these adding up to in terms of side-effects?

Respectfully-
John

P.S. I am making Walgreens very profitable, so buy their stock if you get a chance!

]]> By: patty http://olsonnd.com/im-allergic-to-everything/comment-page-3/#comment-18386 patty Tue, 24 Jan 2012 16:20:02 +0000 http://olsonnd.com/?p=1037#comment-18386 this is a follow up to my earlier comment on allergies. In doing the MRT allergy test and following it 99% of the time, I do feel better but still have issues that I don't believe are due to diet. So I am now in the process of doing Lyme testing (they think I may have this) and will start seeing a chiropractor again. Unfortunately you have to (sometimes) do multiple things at the same time to get better. I did the gluten free diet alone and then added in the diet changes from the allergy testing, and now we will see how the rest of this comes out. But doing only one of these things alone means we are missing a piece to the puzzle. So like I have said over and over, don't rely on only one "remedy" to solve all the problems. It may mean doing a lot of different stuff to get well. As I was doing only let's say the gluten free diet, I noticed things were still not right so this is why I added in the allergy test. Things still are not right so now they are considering the Lyme testing. Also want to mention that if you change something minor like a vitamin or brand, you may see a difference (good or bad). Keep testing your TSH levels (they can change over the years) and the vitamin D levels need to be good. this is a follow up to my earlier comment on allergies. In doing the MRT allergy test and following it 99% of the time, I do feel better but still have issues that I don’t believe are due to diet. So I am now in the process of doing Lyme testing (they think I may have this) and will start seeing a chiropractor again. Unfortunately you have to (sometimes) do multiple things at the same time to get better. I did the gluten free diet alone and then added in the diet changes from the allergy testing, and now we will see how the rest of this comes out. But doing only one of these things alone means we are missing a piece to the puzzle. So like I have said over and over, don’t rely on only one “remedy” to solve all the problems. It may mean doing a lot of different stuff to get well. As I was doing only let’s say the gluten free diet, I noticed things were still not right so this is why I added in the allergy test. Things still are not right so now they are considering the Lyme testing. Also want to mention that if you change something minor like a vitamin or brand, you may see a difference (good or bad). Keep testing your TSH levels (they can change over the years) and the vitamin D levels need to be good.

]]> By: Dr. Scott http://olsonnd.com/im-allergic-to-everything/comment-page-3/#comment-18382 Dr. Scott Tue, 24 Jan 2012 14:46:53 +0000 http://olsonnd.com/?p=1037#comment-18382 Karla, As strange as is sounds, eating a small amount of something you are allergic to is often worse than eating a large amount. I would avoid the dairy in your coffee. There are a few non-dairy creamers that are okay, but many of them contain common allergens (nuts, soy, coconuts...). As far as the coffee goes it has been studied extensively and it is good and bad for you; depending upon how much you are drinking. For people with digestive problems caffeine can definitely be a trigger. I would suggest testing it like everything else. Take it out of your diet and then see what happens. Best of luck, Scott Karla,

As strange as is sounds, eating a small amount of something you are allergic to is often worse than eating a large amount. I would avoid the dairy in your coffee. There are a few non-dairy creamers that are okay, but many of them contain common allergens (nuts, soy, coconuts…). As far as the coffee goes it has been studied extensively and it is good and bad for you; depending upon how much you are drinking. For people with digestive problems caffeine can definitely be a trigger. I would suggest testing it like everything else. Take it out of your diet and then see what happens.

Best of luck,

Scott

]]> By: karla http://olsonnd.com/im-allergic-to-everything/comment-page-3/#comment-18373 karla Fri, 20 Jan 2012 14:45:23 +0000 http://olsonnd.com/?p=1037#comment-18373 Hi Dr. Scott- I am a 52 year old woman has found out in the past year that I am allergic to everything, (it seems).The usual, wheat, corn, all dairy, tomatoes, and more. Corn, wheat and dairy are the most disturbing. Having a cup of coffee brings me such joy, how damaging is it to put a tiny bit of cream in it, or perhaps a nondairy creamer, ( I know it is junk)? Is coffee a terrible thing that should be removed from my life? It gives me the mood and energy lift I need to get my day going. My stomach is in such upset right now, I can't even beleive I am asking this-- that's how much I love the coffee in the morning. Also, where can I find the full explanation of the Elimination Diet and other programs you suggest? Thank you for your time, Karla Hi Dr. Scott-
I am a 52 year old woman has found out in the past year that I am allergic to everything, (it seems).The usual, wheat, corn, all dairy, tomatoes, and more. Corn, wheat and dairy are the most disturbing. Having a cup of coffee brings me such joy, how damaging is it to put a tiny bit of cream in it, or perhaps a nondairy creamer, ( I know it is junk)? Is coffee a terrible thing that should be removed from my life? It gives me the mood and energy lift I need to get my day going. My stomach is in such upset right now, I can’t even beleive I am asking this– that’s how much I love the coffee in the morning. Also, where can I find the full explanation of the Elimination Diet and other programs you suggest?
Thank you for your time,
Karla

]]> By: patty http://olsonnd.com/im-allergic-to-everything/comment-page-3/#comment-18363 patty Mon, 16 Jan 2012 14:48:59 +0000 http://olsonnd.com/?p=1037#comment-18363 eating certain foods that cause me problems (like stomach aches or headaches or muscle aches) is not trigger point problems. eating certain foods that cause me problems (like stomach aches or headaches or muscle aches) is not trigger point problems.

]]> By: kmarlee http://olsonnd.com/im-allergic-to-everything/comment-page-3/#comment-18359 kmarlee Sun, 15 Jan 2012 14:20:51 +0000 http://olsonnd.com/?p=1037#comment-18359 Hi Cindy, I'm also dealing with a similar situation. Would you mind mentioning the name of the environmental allergy specialist? I'm having the hardest time finding a doctor that is familiar with allergies, sensitivities and in my case toxic mold illness. Thanks! Hi Cindy, I’m also dealing with a similar situation. Would you mind mentioning the name of the environmental allergy specialist? I’m having the hardest time finding a doctor that is familiar with allergies, sensitivities and in my case toxic mold illness.

Thanks!

]]> By: Danni http://olsonnd.com/im-allergic-to-everything/comment-page-3/#comment-18327 Danni Sat, 07 Jan 2012 03:44:26 +0000 http://olsonnd.com/?p=1037#comment-18327 Mike-I just recently found out, after over 2 years of being extremely sick, that I am allergic to 7 of the most common foods. I can completely relate to the feeling of eliminating almost every food there is. I was also on a ground turkey diet and rice for the longest time. I can no longer eat any meat at all. I am hyper sensitive to the hormones, pesticides and herbicides that are used in meats and other foods. I have completely eliminated meats now, which is very hard and frustrating, but my headahces, dizziness and remaining stomach/digestive issues have almost entirely disappeared. If you haven't gone to an allergist yet, it would be worth the time and money. I started feeling a difference within a week of eliminating all the foods I am allergic to. Although I am not "allergic" to meat or gluten, I do have an extreme intolerence that was leading to severe stomach pains and headaches. It could just be that you have an intolerence or sensitivity to meat. Try eating beans, fish, shrimp or even try Organic hormone-free meat if you can find it. It is more expensive, but it might be worth a try to see if that helps. I am also eating a lot of apples and peanut butter to get nutrients and protien missing from not eating normal foods. It does take some time, but if you are dedicated and willing to live by fully avoiding anything and everything that you are allergic to or super intolerant to, you will feel like a new person. I don't even remember the last time I complained of a headache or blurry vision. Good luck!!! Don't give up, you will figure it out or find the right doctor. It took me 7 doctors to even have food allergies mentioned..that is including 3 Gastro/Internal Med doctors. Mike-I just recently found out, after over 2 years of being extremely sick, that I am allergic to 7 of the most common foods. I can completely relate to the feeling of eliminating almost every food there is. I was also on a ground turkey diet and rice for the longest time. I can no longer eat any meat at all. I am hyper sensitive to the hormones, pesticides and herbicides that are used in meats and other foods. I have completely eliminated meats now, which is very hard and frustrating, but my headahces, dizziness and remaining stomach/digestive issues have almost entirely disappeared. If you haven’t gone to an allergist yet, it would be worth the time and money. I started feeling a difference within a week of eliminating all the foods I am allergic to. Although I am not “allergic” to meat or gluten, I do have an extreme intolerence that was leading to severe stomach pains and headaches. It could just be that you have an intolerence or sensitivity to meat. Try eating beans, fish, shrimp or even try Organic hormone-free meat if you can find it. It is more expensive, but it might be worth a try to see if that helps. I am also eating a lot of apples and peanut butter to get nutrients and protien missing from not eating normal foods. It does take some time, but if you are dedicated and willing to live by fully avoiding anything and everything that you are allergic to or super intolerant to, you will feel like a new person. I don’t even remember the last time I complained of a headache or blurry vision. Good luck!!! Don’t give up, you will figure it out or find the right doctor. It took me 7 doctors to even have food allergies mentioned..that is including 3 Gastro/Internal Med doctors.

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