Jump to content
This site uses cookies. Continued use is acceptance of our Terms of Use and Privacy Policy. More Info... ×

  • Welcome to Celiac.com!

    You have found your celiac tribe! Join us and ask questions in our forum, share your story, and connect with others.



  • Celiac.com Sponsor (A1):

    Celiac.com Sponsor (A1-M):

  • Get Celiac.com Updates:
    Support Our Content
    eNewsletter
    Donate

Hair Strand Allergy Test Results

AVR1962

By AVR1962
in Coping with Celiac Disease

Recommended Posts

AVR1962 Collaborator
AVR1962
Posted

So I got my results back from a hair strand allergy test that I took. This is not a completely accuarte test as what can show up is the foods that you eat in large quantities. However, on my list for foods to avoid are rice, corn, whey, tomatoes, plums, cod, avocados, olives, cabbage, spinach, and potatoes. HELP!!!!! I know many of you are doing a no grain diet.....any tips would greatly be appreciated. The suggestion is to follow this list for 2 weeks and then one by one add an item back in and watch for any reaction. I am just wondering what in the world I am going to eat?

Celiac.com Sponsor (A8):
Celiac.com Sponsor (A8):

Celiac.com Sponsor (A8-M):


ravenwoodglass Mentor
ravenwoodglass
Posted

However, on my list for foods to avoid are rice, corn, whey, tomatoes, plums, cod, avocados, olives, cabbage, spinach, and potatoes.

Chicken, beef, chebe bread, oranges, grapefruit, peas, broccoli, haddock, shrimp, wild rice (which is not rice), cucumbers, carrots, sweet potatos, peppers, apples, pears, peaches and much more is not on that list. Concentrate on what you can eat not what you can't. Then when it is time to add stuff back add one item at a time for a full week to watch for reactions.

Good luck and hope you feel better soon.

Bubba's Mom Enthusiast
Bubba's Mom
Posted

So I got my results back from a hair strand allergy test that I took. This is not a completely accuarte test as what can show up is the foods that you eat in large quantities. However, on my list for foods to avoid are rice, corn, whey, tomatoes, plums, cod, avocados, olives, cabbage, spinach, and potatoes. HELP!!!!! I know many of you are doing a no grain diet.....any tips would greatly be appreciated. The suggestion is to follow this list for 2 weeks and then one by one add an item back in and watch for any reaction. I am just wondering what in the world I am going to eat?

Wow..I've never heard of hair strand allergy testing. I thought they could only tell what you've ingested by checking your hair? I ate without any grains, or potatoes for a while. I just doubled up on the veggies. Corn would be hard because they put it in supplements.

Please let us know how this goes for you?

Strawberry-Jam Enthusiast
Strawberry-Jam
Posted

My impression thus far is that hair-strand allergy testing is crock.

Anyone able to weigh in on the scientific merits of it? (skylark...? ._. )

AVR1962 Collaborator
AVR1962
Posted
  • Author

My impression thus far is that hair-strand allergy testing is crock.

Anyone able to weigh in on the scientific merits of it? (skylark...? ._. )

I'm actually hoping it is inaccurate. Has anyone esle done this? Did you find it inaccurate or did you find it helped?

StephanieL Enthusiast
StephanieL
Posted

I have never found any information on hair testing being accurate for allergies. Ever. Believe me, if it were accurate, every allergist would use (and we're had 5 and NONE of them use it). *IF* (and that's a big if) there were any accuracy to it, it still wouldn't be for allergies bt intolerances.

All this said, even the "tried and true" allergy testing (RAST, CAP-RAST and Skin Prick Tests) are only 50% accurate. THE "Gold standard" is a food trial.

sariesue Explorer
sariesue
Posted

Before starting such a limited diet, I would DEMAND having a widely used and accepted food allergy testing done. In the US the only widely used and accepted tests are blood tests, skin tests, and oral food challenges. Personally, I would want further testing on those foods before deciding to eliminate them as your initial test is known to be unreliable and there are other widely accepted tests that can be used. If you have a starting list of foods to test it's really not a hard process.

Celiac.com Sponsor (A8):
Celiac.com Sponsor (A8):

Celiac.com Sponsor (A8-M):


AVR1962 Collaborator
AVR1962
Posted
  • Author

Thanks guys, I really appreciate the input. I think I will just try one thing at a time. I wonder why testing is so hard? Dermotology treated my scalp and basically said the same.....that allergy testing is not real accurate but it seems like sifting thru a mountain of options at times.

Lori2 Contributor
Lori2
Posted

I think that some of us are just so tired of working on an elimination diet and coming up with few answers that we are willing to try anything that seems like it might give us a clue of some sort.

AVR1962 Collaborator
AVR1962
Posted
  • Author

I think that some of us are just so tired of working on an elimination diet and coming up with few answers that we are willing to try anything that seems like it might give us a clue of some sort.

Yes, very much so. However, as far as what the test showed I was deficient in may actually answer alot of my questions. The test showed I am deficient in B12, B2, folate, silicone and isoflavonoids. This would explain the nueropathy and while I don't understand the isoflavonoids I did find symptoms and the match my symptoms. My blood work has not shown a vitamin deficiency but nuerologist is runnnig a more specific test as she suspects deficiencies.

Skylark Collaborator
Skylark
Posted

My impression thus far is that hair-strand allergy testing is crock.

Anyone able to weigh in on the scientific merits of it? (skylark...? ._. )

I can't weigh in as the hair strand labs don't even say what or how they're testing! :lol: I do have to say I'm suspicious of it.

Eliminating one food at a time will NOT work. You will not feel better unless you get rid of all the foods to which you reacting. I don't see that you'll have to go grain-free. Are quinoa or amaranth on your list?

  • 5 years later...
Hotmuaauma Newbie
Hotmuaauma
Posted

I can tell you I completed one of these allergy tests from a deal I found on Groupon and it was a total ripoff and completely false. I have been highly allergic to mango since I was a young child (like epi pen allergic) and mango is one of the allergies they test for, yet I came up negative. I sent them an email questioning this on June 28th and they have yet to reply (Aug. 18). Do yourself a favor and save your money!

Ennis-TX Grand Master
Ennis-TX
Posted
On 8/18/2017 at 8:28 PM, Hotmuaauma said:

I can tell you I completed one of these allergy tests from a deal I found on Groupon and it was a total ripoff and completely false. I have been highly allergic to mango since I was a young child (like epi pen allergic) and mango is one of the allergies they test for, yet I came up negative. I sent them an email questioning this on June 28th and they have yet to reply (Aug. 18). Do yourself a favor and save your money!

PS I am not questioning you here but mango is a odd food, many people might have a allergy to the skin and out side of the mango but have no issues with the inside meat. Others are allergic to the whole fruit. It has to do with a compound found in the skin that is very harsh and triggers allergic reactions in many people. I myself have a slight allergy to mango, plums, appricots,...Oddly cherries, almonds do not bother me but, those 3 will cause me to get all stuffy, eyes water,  drainage and stuffy galore, and I just feel miserable.

OH and this as a very old and dead thread you revived, check the date.

aswain Newbie
aswain
Posted

You should know that an intolerance is completely different from an allergy, and allergies cannot be tested by DNA testing hair. If you're allergic to mangoes it is not going to show up on a test for intolerances. 

Archived

This topic is now archived and is closed to further replies.

Go to topic listing
  • Celiac.com Sponsor (A19):


  • Member Statistics

    • Total Members
      130,554
    • Most Online (within 30 mins)
      7,748
    Cat M
    Newest Member
    Cat M
    Joined
  • Celiac.com Sponsor (A20):

  • Forum Statistics

    • Total Topics
      121.3k
    • Total Posts
      1m
  • Celiac.com Sponsor (A22):



  • Celiac.com Sponsor (A21):


  • Upcoming Events

  • Posts

    • trents
      Is "Shield" skincare products gluten-free?

      By trents · Posted

      @LynnM, when you say, "today, his numbers were high", what numbers do you refer to? Are you speaking of celiac antibody scores? Can you be more specific and can you post the test names, the numbers and the reference ranges for the tests? So, I am understanding you to say that topical exposure to gluten doesn't cause him GI reactions but ingestion of gluten does but at the same time you are attributing the "high numbers" to the topical exposure?
    • Ginger38
      Abnormal Labs, Should I Be Concerned?

      By Ginger38 · Posted

      So I recently had blood work and my hemoglobin, hematocrit, protein and alkaline phosphatase were all low. They have never been low in the past but since august of last year I have been on the in and off gluten rollercoaster as I mentioned in previous posts. Should I be concerned with these new findings? I am worried I have made myself really sick and done damage or something this past year 
    • LynnM
      Is "Shield" skincare products gluten-free?

      By LynnM · Posted

      Thank you Scott. My son doesn't have a reaction topically, only when ingested. Interestingly though, the doc told us the face cream getting gluten into his bloodstream doesn't do the damage akin to when gluten is ingested. He had no reaction when using the face cream, it only presented in blood-work. I'm hopeful from all the comments today and will wait for the GI doc to reply. If he is cleared to use it, I will encourage SHIELD to get a gluten-free certification 
    • Scott Adams
      Is "Shield" skincare products gluten-free?

      By Scott Adams · Posted

      It’s great that you’re taking the time to research products carefully for your son with celiac disease—especially since accidental gluten exposure through skincare can be a real concern for sensitive individuals. Based on the ingredient lists you’ve shared, none of the products appear to contain obvious sources of gluten like wheat, barley, or rye derivatives. Ingredients like glycerin and tocopherols (not listed here but often a concern) can sometimes be derived from wheat, but many manufacturers use plant-based or synthetic sources. SHIELD’s transparency and willingness to share their full ingredient list is a good sign, and their note about not intentionally adding gluten is reassuring. Still, because ingredient sourcing can vary and sensitivities differ from person to person, it’s wise that you’ve reached out to your GI specialist to be sure these products are safe for your son’s specific needs. In the meantime, if you do try any of the products, consider patch-testing them first and watching closely for any signs of skin irritation or reactions. PS - Most people with celiac disease won't react to skin products that may contain gluten, but I still recommend finding gluten-free products.
    • LynnM
      Is "Shield" skincare products gluten-free?

      By LynnM · Posted

      Greetings Trents and Scott. This is the first time I'm posting here so I apologize in advance if I'm not replying properly. My 13 YO was diagnosed at age 5 and once gluten was removed from his diet, he grew 3" in a year, skin became much better and dark circles around his eyes disappeared. Today his numbers were very high and our new dietician discovered his face cream (Clinique dramatically different lotion) contained gluten. My fault for not checking.    His acne really has only just started and he's using OCT gluten-free products but the SHIELD is nothing short of miraculous for my 16 YO son and the 13 YO is eager to start. I will await his dietician's reply or google each ingredient.    I don't want to put him on that Rx as it's not that bad and isn't painful either. Just a boy starting 8th grade and doesn't want bad acne.    When I hear back I will circle back. 
×
×
  • Create New...