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Posted 5/12/2008 11:10 AM (GMT 0)
Has anyone had a blood allergy test done for food intolerances. The literature says that this test is over 90% accurate. Just wondering is that really true or marketing hype!

When you removed the foods that the test indicated you were intolerant too did things improve for you. Just talking about stomach and bowel symptoms in general and not specific to UC.

D

 

Posted 5/12/2008 3:27 PM (GMT 0)
I took the LEAP blood test. Since I followed it, I get less migraines and D. I was shocked to find out carrots, oats, and apples were high on my list. Then again, it didn't have milk on there, which kills me. And I was told that's cause it was a sensitivity not an intolerance or something of that sort. I think it was helpful because I also found out I am intolerant of blue food coloring and MSGs, which explains a lot.
Posted 5/12/2008 3:33 PM (GMT 0)
That's a really good idea! Is the LEAP test something that is usually covered by insurance? If not, how much does it cost?

Posted 5/12/2008 7:22 PM (GMT 0)
Haven't....but curious as to what your results are.

q
Posted 5/12/2008 9:09 PM (GMT 0)
Some insurances do cover it, it doesn't hurt to ask!
http://www.nowleap.com/
Posted 5/12/2008 10:17 PM (GMT 0)
I took the ELISA test. Spent a ton of money only to have it come back that I was allergic to paprika and some obscure mold. And I react to all kinds of foods... so for me, it was useless. I was astounded and the doc who ordered it for me had no explanation why nothing showed up. In my experience, good ol' trial and error, an elimination diet, pulse testing and a food journal were all more effective in finding offending foods and don't cost anything but time and effort.
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