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Printableapplekisses said: psychodelicide said: A doctor who specializes in the diagnosis and treatment of allergies (an allergist) would be the best person to go get tested and to get some meds that will help.  They will perform a "scratch test" to see what you're allergic to...
Allergy skin prick or scratch test One of the most common methods of allergy testing is the scratch test or skin prick test. The test involves placing a small amount of the suspected allergy-causing substance (allergen) on the skin (usually the forearm, upper arm, or the back), and then scratching or pricking the skin so that the allergen is introduced under the skin surface. The skin is observed closely for signs of a reaction, which usually includes swelling and redness of the site. With this test, several suspected allergens can be tested at the same time, and results are usually obtained within about 20 minutes. I used to work with someone who had that scratch test done, it sounds kind of nasty. Whatever you're allergic to, when it comes in contact with your skin, I imagine it would make you very itchy and uncomfortable.
Speaking of allergies, this morning when I woke up, my right eye was swollen. I know it was because one of my cats was sleeping next to me on my bed last night. When I first got up, I looked funny with my one eye partially swollen shut.  As the day went on, it got better, but it's still a little swollen even now.RIP, mom. I will forever miss and love you. | |
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