The test which was done to find out my allergy type is called:
“ImmunoCAP Specific IgE 0-100”
My printout of the result states:
Testcode: “f416” (Omega-5 gliadin)
Testname: “rTri a 19”
The Company which conducted the test is:
Phadia GmbH, Freiburg (Germany)
I hope this helps already – let me know if not.
Sounds very distressing. I’m with you on food allergies vs. airborne, good luck!
]]>Thank you all for your replies. Since this happened, I have been freaking out. He has been on Benedryl and Zyrtec and has a rescue inhaler. He doesn’t have an epipen yet, but he is going to go to an allergy/immunologist and I’ll get a script from them. I took wheat out of his diet Fri. evening after I read this. I hope this is a food dependent allergy because if it is outdoor/oak or grass then I don’t know what we will do.
]]>And Benedryl. Epipens are only half of what you need to manage an allergic reaction
]]>Does your son have an epipen? If not, I highly suggest asking his pediatrician for one immediately, especially if he’s experiencing such severe symptoms. Anaphylaxis is no joke – it’s terrifying and life threatening within minutes. I know – it’s happened to me. I passed out, and was going into shock by the time the paramedics arrived. It took two doses to stop mine. I’m not trying to scare you but he needs to carry an epipen.
]]>A skin prick test for wheat confirmed it for me, although eating wheat without exercise afterward doesn’t result in any issues. You might be interested to know the first time I recall having any issues with this type of thing was in middle school. Perhaps the onset of puberty triggered it.
]]>As far as I know, the only truly reliable test is to do just what you suggest: cut out wheat for a few weeks and see if there is an improvement. You may even want to stick with a wheat-free or better yet gluten-free diet for up to two months before deciding. Read through the other comments on the Wheat, Gluten and Asthma thread. While not the same thing you may get insight from that thread as it is related.
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