On Thu, 12 Feb 2004 14:41:01 -0800, "Karin McDonough"
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> --- Darlene Vanasco <[log in to unmask]> wrote:
> For example, I have had 2 incidences of anaphylaxis that are clearly
> reactions to milk. I had an entire series of blood tests for food
> allergies. They all came up inconclusive. The anaphylaxis tells me
> that I am allergic to dairy. Removing dairy from my diet reduced or
> eliminated a wide variety of symptoms that I was experiencing.
>
> There are many people on this list who have been told that they or
> their children are not allergic, but when milk is ingested, allergic
> responses occur. Allergy testing is not infallible.
What type of test is more accurate, the blood test or the skin pricks?
Best wishes,
Alex.