KatFromMD
Ex Member
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Thanks, Heather and Nancy, for your thoughts.
I guess my main question is, should I go to a allergist for the tryptase test, and are they likely to be willing to do it? It's just about impossible for me to get an appt. with my GP (it usually takes 2-3 months to get an appt., and his staff are horrible, so I would rather not go there). Also, he's still convinced that I have some sort of parasitic infection like Lyme/bartonella/babesiosis and heavy metals (despite all neg testing for these), so I'm not sure how open he'll be to this line of testing.
I have tried taking my husband's Loratadine for a few days and it doesn't seem to have made any difference, but then, from what most ppl on here are taking, it might not be enough to do anything.
Heather: As for how much my symptoms are bothering me, well, some I just chalk up to the fibromyalgia and hypothyroidism, but if there's a chance I could find something to help with the low BP, the abdominal bloating/cramping/gas, and the horrible prickling/itching (I can barely take a tepid shower), then I'm willing to pursue it!! I've been disabled for 7 years now, and while I've slowly managed to improve some of my symptoms, new ones continue to crop up, and I can't seem to get to a functional level. Every little improvement I can find helps, both in body and spirit.
Your opinions are greatly appreciated!
-Kat
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