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Hyposensitization (or allergy desensitization) is a form of immunotherapy where the patient is gradually vaccinated against progressively larger doses of the allergen in question. This can either reduce the severity or eliminate hypersensitivity altogether. It relies on the progressive skewing of IgG ("the blocking ant... more at Wikipedia
Treatment Success Rate
| Top 5 Communities | ||
| Condition | Members | Success |
| Environmental Allergies | 125 |
84% |
| Food Allergies | 61 |
80% |
| Fibromyalgia | 2 |
50% |
| Asthma | 2 |
100% |
Overall, 83% (192
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Allergy Shots Reviews
Considering
Actually not considering. Too expensive.
Considering
had them as a child, they worked wonderfully... wondering if i've developed new allergies in the 12+ years since then, looking into taking them again.
Considering
I HAVENT TRIED IT
Considering
I want to try the shot, but I don't have insurance.
Considering
I'd really like to try this, but I don't have insurance.
Considering
havent tried yet
Not Working
I was supposed to avoid the foods but couldn't.
Not Working
When they began the theraputic dose I had a horrible reaction that made my throat swell up. We decided to stop and wait for the Lupus to get under control before trying again.
Not Working
Didn't work, my asthma is too severe to handle high doses
Not Working
ahhh, can't take them for food...so my doctor says.
Not Working
didnt really work. I got headaches after getting the shots
Not Working
Gave me asthma even at very low amounts, had to stop
Not Working
Lasted 6 months and had to quite because the reaction lasted too long and I couldn't function.
Not Working
I got these as a child and they didn't work worth a crap and only served to give me a paralyzing phobia of needles that I still struggle with today as a 30 year old.
Not Working
These didn't really help me when I was a child so I haven't tried them as an adult.
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Prednisone and allergy shots
Can you be taking prednisone and doing allergy shots? I thought it would be OK, because pred is an anti inflammitory [More] -
allergy testing and going on shots
i had the allergy test its taken by blood i have so many new allergies i am totally lost i am allergic to wheat everything has wheat josie [More] -
allergy shots?
do they use allergy shots for food sensativities? Thankfully, i'm not SEVERELY allergic to too many things, but just feel really restricted in eatin... [More] -
ALLERGY SHOTS!!!!
Hey everyone. I'm just starting allergy shots. Do they work? Are they worth the money? Do they make you feel better? What are yall's experiences wit... [More] -
Allergy shots
Does any one get allergy shots and what do you think of them. My doctor wants to give me them but i'm not sure if I want them. ... [More]
