Skin Prick Testing

[CAJ1]

I'm going for this tomorrow. What happens if you are found to be allergic to something? Are you given one of those pens or are you just told to avoid the thing causing the allergy?

[4getmenot]

what pens? surely you dont go near whatever you are allergic to

[CAJ1]

You can get the pens for if you have an anaphylatic shock

www.epipen.com

They think I'm allergic to the coating on the tablets of penicillin. I reckon that the same coating could be on a few different tablets. So I was wondering what happens once they know what you're allergic to as my reaction was quite severe

[yogi.bear]

Hi Caj xx

How are you today, sweetheart?

Just in from a rather great lunch in Littlehampton, so well stuffed!! No dinner tonight!

This may help you, lovely ................. and good luck! xxxx

http://www.allergyuk.org/allergy_skintest.aspx

[CAJ1]

Hello x

I've only seen this now, sorry! I feel miles better now and more like myself again. I spent all night giggling thanks to my b/f and as they say laughter is the best remedy :o)

Ooh, I love having lunch out and pottering about in the afternoon. If we get a nice day at the weekend I might go out on my bike and take my kite and a picnic with me, nothing better than being out in the fresh air and sun!

Thanks for the link xxx

[yogi.bear]

Hi Caj, again xxx

Sorry for delay in reply back ......went out again for a bit.

Really glad you feeling better, sweetheart, and so you should..........boyfriend helped by making you laugh!.....probably tickling your feet, too, eh?
All positive and hunky dory, so excellent, and pleased for you, Caj xx

Weather here supposed to be ok down here on the south coast at the weekend - hope you get it nice where you are, so you can go on that picnic and fly your kite.......lovely!!!

Take care,Caj and will chat soon, i hope.

Love Ian XX

[spudqueen]

I'm allergic to penicillin and I just have to avoid it. I'm supposed to wear one of those medic alert bracelets, but don't, but I always have it written down in my purse that I'm allergic to penicillin, and if I'm going away I always remind the person I'm with - just in case!