Food Intolerance Testing

Ah_Yeah

Has anyone has this done? If so, how/where/with who did you get it done?

Keane2baMused

Ah_Yeah wrote: »

Has anyone has this done? If so, how/where/with who did you get it done?

Is it specifically just intolerances you want tested?

Grolschevik

Ah_Yeah wrote:

Has anyone has this done? If so, how/where/with who did you get it done?

Doctor and blood test. The pinprick and crystal waving route is pure bullocks...

Synode

I was thinking of getting it done as I'm having stomach problems. I did a bit of looking around a few weeks ago and came across a few articles that call the science into question. Kind of put me off a bit. Would be interested to hear people's experiences

Keane2baMused

Grolschevik wrote: »

Doctor and blood test. The pinprick and crystal waving route is pure bullocks...

No it isn't.

Skin prick testing has a very very high confidence interval.

RAST testing (bloods) can and does give false negatives. Both should be done together ideally, it gives around at 97-98% confidence interval.

Anyway, a blood test is useless for intolerances it can only check allergies or coeliac.

Keane2baMused

Synode wrote: »

I was thinking of getting it done as I'm having stomach problems. I did a bit of looking around a few weeks ago and came across a few articles that call the science into question. Kind of put me off a bit. Would be interested to hear people's experiences

Depending on the symptoms a blood test for coeliac can be done and then you should see an allergist.

There are allergies which are IgE mediated (for example severe anaphylactic reaction) and non IgE mediated which can produce intestinal problems, vomiting etc.

e.r

Keane2baMused wrote: »

No it isn't.

Skin prick testing has a very very high confidence interval.

RAST testing (bloods) can and does give false negatives. Both should be done together ideally, it gives around at 97-98% confidence interval.

Anyway, a blood test is useless for intolerances it can only check allergies or coeliac.

How can u test for intolerances

Grolschevik

Keane2baMused wrote:

No it isn't.

What, crystal waving? ðŸ˜

Anyway, what I was trying to get across was that any such test should be performed by an actual qualified and registered medical professional, not some alternative therapist type...

Keane2baMused

Grolschevik wrote: »

What, crystal waving? ðŸ˜

Anyway, what I was trying to get across was that any such test should be performed by an actual qualified and registered medical professional, not some alternative therapist type...

No, skin prick testing as I said.

This post is much clearer.

Keane2baMused

e.r wrote: »

How can u test for intolerances

Intolerance testing is different to allergy testing but can be done in a similar way through skin patches. It will depend on the clinic.

I have had a full range of allergy testing through the Allergy clinic in the Hermitage. I have severe food allergies and have been in anaphylactic shock a number of times. In fact it happened during a skin prick test which is unheard of almost and I was whipped down to their a&e straight away.

They then got me referred straight away to an immunologist (there are only 3 in the country). Their allergy nurse kept in contact with me on her personal number and all, out of hours, to ensure I was ok! So professional!

It cost 120 euro for the skin prick testing for allergies. Intolerance testing however is more expensive as it takes longer and it's a little less cut and dry!

ChampagnePop

I'm lactose intolerant, I went to my doctor and told him my symptoms, he never tested me, there was no need.

What intolerance do you suspect you have?

sullivlo

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sullivlo

Ah_Yeah wrote: »

Has anyone has this done? If so, how/where/with who did you get it done?

What are your concerns?

There are no "gold standard" food intolerance testing. I say that as a scientist and as a patient.

The blood prick test will only work if you have eaten the food very recently (depending on your metabolism).

Diseases as a result of intolerance can be diagnosed by a doctor.

The easiest way to figure out what you're intolerant to is a good exclusion diet. I followed the FODMAP diet under the guidance of a registered dietitian.

Ah_Yeah

Thanks everyone. Have gone down the exclusion route but the symptoms I have aren't quite as clear cut as say an upset stomach (but would prefer not to disclose). I'd like to find out if my body reacts or is intolerant to yeast. Ive had blood tests done and there are no allergies coming up.

Keane2baMused

Ah_Yeah wrote: »

Thanks everyone. Have gone down the exclusion route but the symptoms I have aren't quite as clear cut as say an upset stomach (but would prefer not to disclose). I'd like to find out if my body reacts or is intolerant to yeast. Ive had blood tests done and there are no allergies coming up.

I can really recommend allergy counts in the hermitage so in that case. Dr Greally is fantastic.

ciarakitten

I went to a clinic in Ballsbridge. They use a scanning system on a computer. I have to say that I was surprised with what came up as the things I thought was gluten but turned out to be vegetables. After cutting the foods out for 2 days, I had was feeling better. Very professional set up.

e.r

ciarakitten wrote: »

I went to a clinic in Ballsbridge. They use a scanning system on a computer. I have to say that I was surprised with what came up as the things I thought was gluten but turned out to be vegetables. After cutting the foods out for 2 days, I had was feeling better. Very professional set up.

Where di you have this done? Pm me if you don't want to say online.
I did the finger prick test before all came back clear, but something's not right

Mr.Frame

A good kinesiologist would be able to do a food intolerance test for you and help you with whatever problems you are experiencing.

Synode

Deedsie wrote: »

Results came back, I'm intolerant to Dairy, wheat, gluten, potatoes, soya beans, egg whites, peas etc etc

That's rough. I've given up gluten recently. It's tough at the start but you get use to it. Dairy on top of that would be a nightmare though

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Deedsie wrote: »

I got a food intolerance test done by fitzwilliam food test recently. A Consultant recommended I have it done. She took blood and sent it to fitzwilliam for testing.

Results came back, I'm intolerant to Dairy, wheat, gluten, potatoes, soya beans, egg whites, peas etc etc

It's tough changing diet. Anyone here do this test? Any suggestions or recommendations?

How much did it cost?

royster999

Has anyone tried the Boots intolerance food test ?

OldMrBrennan83

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FlipperThePriest

royster999 wrote: »

Has anyone tried the Boots intolerance food test ?

Yes. I have thyroid issues and the metabolism can feel way out of whack at times so I decided to give it ago, with some skepticism.

There was 3 levels of testing. I chose the second level, fairly comprehensive test, in and around €200 I think.

Few red flags showed up, the usual suspects - dairy, wheat, a good few amber. Went off everything for 3 months, slowly introduced everything back bit by bit. Didn't notice a jot going off the stuff or bringing things back into my diet. I wouldn't place any confidence in it at all. Might help some though.