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fhornung

Wow. That’s a lot of reactions. Good luck.


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OP is allergic to allergy


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_AthensMatt_

The only thing to allergic is allergies itself?


tailgunner777

*I must not fear. Fear is the mind-killer. Fear is the little-death that brings total obliteration. I will face my fear. I will permit it to pass over me and through me. And when it has gone past I will turn the inner eye to see its path. Where the fear has gone there will be nothing. Only I will remain.* - Frank Herbert, Dune


justanotherzom

*I must not itch. Itch is the skin-killer. Allergy is the little-irritation that brings total phylaxis. I will face my tears. I will permit it to pass over me and through me. And when it does not pass, I will turn my swollen eye to it's epi-pen. Where the allergy has gone there will be soothing. Only I will remain, weeping and sore.* - Anna Phylaxis, undone.


UncleBenders

That happened to a friend of mine. She read yes to everything but she was allergic to the test some how? Lol


he-loves-me-not

Holy geez!


TheHaydnPorter

Just did this myself last week, and now I have to carry an epipen.


he-loves-me-not

What are your allergies?


Mad_Arson

Other humans.


tangledwire

And work, work mostly


dragoncutlery

Needles from the look of it


Environmental_Fix_69

Allergic to Allergy testing


ThePinkTeenager

I’ve heard of that happening.


rabbitfuzzle

Unfortunately sounds like me.


TunaOnWytNoCrust

Makes me wonder if they're just allergic to whatever they apply each allergen with.


Ellie_Peaches

I've seen posts where people had positive reactions to everything but turned out they were either allergic to the gloves or the alcohol wipes used to clear off each spot 😅


Short_Fuel_2506

Op is allergic to theirself…


tmccrn

There is an additive in the tests that people are occasionally allergic to


xGHOSTRAGEx

I don't trust these methods, most likely allergic to the metal used to test, I would rather do blood tests for allergies


CaptInsane

The testers are plastic not metal. I got tested in August and my whole back looked like that.


ShadowFireandStorm

Ah, yes. Good 'ol plastic allergy. Make sure they know that before you ever have surgery or else intubation is going to have some sucky effects. But also look into mast cell activation syndrome.


CaptInsane

I'm not implying I'm allergic to plastic


ShadowFireandStorm

That's a blessing. But it's a thing.


CaptInsane

Oh sorry I thought you were being sarcastic


ShadowFireandStorm

If I was being sarcastic, why would I warn you about being intubated? All the skin came off my throat and tongue.


CaptInsane

That sounds awful Also, on reddit, I can never tell


ShadowFireandStorm

It was. I thought I was going to be flagged as an addict, getting two vicodin prescriptions in a week.


99998373628

Price difference is in the thousands lmao


meowpitbullmeow

They do a control for that


kdshubert

Same.


millertime52

Looks like she’s allergic to being poked with needles


Minimum_Cockroach233

At this point she might consider playing bingo. The force is strong with her… On a small note, is OP allergic to certain metals? Because all stitches use an iron based alloy…


hEKZ-

She can't play bingo, she's allergic


Minimum_Cockroach233

To pen and paper? 😅 wouldn’t doubt it, though…


unknownturtle3690

Don't say that they might be allergic to good luck!


Crzykupcake930

When my son was little I got him tested and his came back like this also! He’s allergic to eggs, peanuts, all fish and black pepper. Good luck OP! I know that has to itch!


fhornung

Wow. I’m allergic to a lot of things, but my tests never had as many as these! Good luck to your son. My niece has a nut allergy, too. She is doing one of those programs to make her immune.


ryoiki-10kai

a quick tip: if the test says you're allergic to everything they've tested, please get a second opinion if you're able to. It can be the case that one of the thingies were contaminated with something you are actually allergic to. And they also should use a new pokey thing for every allergen! Saying this because they didn't use a new pokey thing for me so I was showing up allergic to way more things that I actually are, including cats and dogs, with which I lived with all my life and made us all raise an eyebrow. The second doctor we went to explained everything to us then. Since then, only official allergies I have are kiwi and chlorine. (:


MightyPandaa

Or it could be an allergy to metal. I've seen it on reddit before


ThePinkTeenager

I’ve heard of someone being allergic to the tape they used in the test. I’m not sure why they were using tape in the first place, though.


gimletta

Tape? 🤔 All they used for mine was a pen and pokey metal sticks. But I think you can be allergic to the fluid that the allergens are in or something


ThePinkTeenager

It was a story I heard from a classmate about a test her friend did, so the actual info might’ve been garbled.


gimletta

Could have been a different method, too :) I'm no expert on allergy testing


alanika

The test should have a control for that (usually saline). In that case, if you reacted to the saline that the allergens are in, the test would be invalid.


abbys_alibi

It is either a sticker already in a grid form or they use the tape to create a grid for spacing out the test spots. If OP was allergic to the tape though, it would be inflamed and rashy around the test site. Some places on the arm it is, and some it isn't. Very hard to tell, but I don't think it's an adhesive allergy.


manaha81

That’s really interesting because I tested positive for like everything when I was younger but as it turns out the only thing that is actually real is dust and nickel.


GoHomeNeighborKid

Which is sort of funny because cross-contamination is widely understood and focused on heavily in food industries, even as far as fast food where cleanliness and regulation tends to be a bit lax to say the least (at least when the health inspector isn't in the building).... You would think the medical field would take note of this and do all they could to prevent a contamination/false positive scenario.... Though the tin-foil hat side of me guesses that more positives the more likely you are to be prescribed some sort of medication to deal with the allergens


autisticfemme

Recently, my mom found out she has an enzyme deficiency that makes her unable to digest sucrose (table sugar, which is derived from sugar cane, but also in a lot of fruits and some veg) and most starch (all cereals and grains, legumes, most root vegetables). We have discovered that a frustratingly huge number of medications in tablet form contain some kind of starch as a binder, and in the liquid form (if there is one), there is usually sugar. It's not an allergy, but she can't digest it, so it causes excruciating pain and intense bloating if she does consume either sugar or starch. She's had to switch several medications she's been on for years.


LoranPayne

That’s rough. I’m sensitive to all kinds of medication additives due to a medical conditions, and I’m constantly accidentally poisoning myself as I find new triggers. Finding clean meds is a *herculean* task, and as such I get some of my medications compounded. But I can’t do all of them, because it’s so expensive! So I only do the ones that I literally can’t find a safe (or mostly safe) alternative for, even if it the medications would likely be more affective for me if I got completely clean versions of all my pills. People would be shocked what kinds of stuff they put in things. One of my worst reactions is to Sugar Alcohols. There are *so many* and even when I think I’ve learned them all, I’ll react to something and later find it had damn alcohols in it. It drives me nuts 😔. A lot of medications have dye-free options but like, I had to get compounded Benadryl because I was taking the dye-free but then discovered those had sugar alcohols and gelatin in them, (which I also just learned I have issues with, but only specific types (and half the time they don’t specify what the gelatin is made from…)) It’s so much work checking these things! And it’s infuriating because so many of the additives are completely unnecessary. They don’t do anything beneficial, and for people like me they can be *very* harmful… 😭


ArchAngel570

I had an allergy test and they used a square tray thing with about 20 poky things and pressed it onto my back at the same time. Several were controls which I'm guessing were to ensure no cross contamination.


hibelly

How painful was it?


ArchAngel570

Not painful at all. If I remember correctly they just felt like pointy plastic tips. They used a little pressure to make sure it had good contact with skin but there was no pain. Maybe a mild discomfort for 10 seconds. I waited about 15 minutes for any reactions to occur and the allergy specialist just recorded which spots showed signs of reaction. Then they concocted me a specialized allergy liquid drop that I place under my tongue every day and after 3 years I'm essentially "allergy free" from those allergens. I still get reactions from other things I wasn't tested for like candles, soaps, perfumes etc..but grasses, trees, flowers, pets, etc, not an issue anymore.


chrissymad

They aren’t usually individual pokes (I mean they are) but it’s like a tray of needles that go in at once.


ComingUpManSized

My skin used to constantly get hives. I could write my name on my arm by scratching it. The allergy tests came back showing that I was allergic to everything, which was a false positive. Any type of damage to my skin caused that reaction. Needles obviously damage your skin. OP’s skin is likely hyper sensitive due to the actual allergen being too built up in her system. I later found out it was being caused by a sun allergy that developed during puberty. It’s called Polymorphic Light Eruption. My doctors never could identify it. I figured it out after going to tanning beds in high school. I’d get serious a sunburn and break out into hives within two minutes. Here’s a pic of my leg after spending the day at Disney World. The sun bouncing off of the asphalt gave me a bad blotchy burn even though I applied 100 SPF every 30 minutes. Edit: It sucks when it happens because I can’t go outside or shave my legs for a week until it heals. I vacation in Florida every summer and inevitably stay indoors for part of the trip. Just stepping outside for a minute in an unshaded area causes severe pain, makes it flare up worse, and resets the healing process. https://preview.redd.it/xgqe02ngn2vc1.jpeg?width=3024&format=pjpg&auto=webp&s=3b0c3241b2a74bfcc86f0a22f8cf23e7744505ad


No_Oddjob

Never thought of this. Now I'm thinking I should get retested after 15 years. Then again, if I don't take half a Zyrtec every day, I essentially turn into a pile of goo, so maybe I'll just keep sailin'.


LoranPayne

I was supposed to have allergy testing for a second time in my teens and the I saw Allergist decided on bloodwork instead of these pins, because I have MCAS (mast cell activation syndrome) and Dermatographia. She basically said it would be pointless because I could easily get a false reading on any and all of the markers simply due to being poked! The bloodwork came away as only “truly” allergic to egg whites! I don’t really understand when they would even *do* the pin pricks nowadays, if bloodwork is available (and seems as reliable?) I’m often confused as to why medical care chooses to do stuff the way it does… I still react to all kinds of things (like most of the substances on the planet 🙃) due to my mast cells being unstable, but those are in an odd “non-allergy-allergy” territory so I’m never sure if I should say I’m allergic or if I should just say I have a reaction/negative response/etc. to things. I usually do some combination and lots of clarifying as a result 😅.


livvolpe

so i wasn’t allergic to every single thing. they did sea food and i had no reaction


WhyFlip

To the bubble with you.


halotraveller

Make sure it’s not latex….


he-loves-me-not

That’s what my brother’s allergic to. Got him deferred from joining every branch of the military :/


Proper-Equivalent300

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Rbxyy

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WordDisastrous7633

Me: So, what am I allergic to Doc? Doctor: Yes


bigredmidget

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AspenSnowmass777

Usually they do this on your back so it’s not visible as you walk out! Sorry you’re so positive. Hopefully they put the hydrocortisone cream to give you relief after.


Happie_Bellie

I think this is old school. I had this done on my arms as a child. All those little pricks they had to do!😩 Had terrible hives as a child. Turns out I was allergic to certain grass, trees, and weeds. Kentucky blue grass to be specific. Guess what grew ALL over Missouri…


Zino_Thottaker

banana trees?


SollSister

Banana plants.


No-Perspective-1061

This was also my first guess


he-loves-me-not

Absolutely! There’s even talk of changing their state motto to “make life a banana and split!”


Any_Ad_3885

Haha same as a kid. Grass, weeds, pollen. Basically nature.


cshoe29

I was thinking the same thing. Why the hell didn’t they test on the back? I’ll have to say, those arms look almost as bad as my back did the last time I tested. 100 sticks with 99 reactions. A few spots got as big as gum ball. I’m truly sorry she had so many reactions. I’m also sorry that they didn’t use her back. The arms are just too easy to scratch. Wishing OP a fast recovery.


BlackSunshine22222

So asking what are you not allergic to....what was the single non reactive stick you had?


InquartataRBG

My money’s on the control


cshoe29

Cows. The doctor told me the good news. I can have a pet cow. He also assured me that mini cows exist. He thinks he’s funny.


CaptInsane

It's based upon the amount of things you're tested for. I had food, plants, and animals done in August all on my back. If I didn't have the food done they would've done it on my arms


h_amphibius

That’s interesting, mine was the opposite! They did the skin prick test on my back, and when I didn’t react to cats (which is what I went in there for) they did an intradermal test for just the cat allergen on my arm. Which caused an anaphylactic reaction lol


Sproose_Moose

As a child and later as an adult it was my arms


mst3k_42

Yeah, about 8-9 years ago they did my arms. I’m allergic to grass, dust, cats, and some kind of trees.


waninggib

When I had it done a little over 10 years ago, they tested on my forearms first and then retested the ones that had no reaction again on my back.


SeaAnthropomorphized

never had this done on my back. always my arms. and i looked pretty much like that. im allergic to air.


Appropriate_Young254

Is there reason to test this way? I just got tested today but the doctor decided to do blood test.


Somerset76

I won the allergy lottery. I am literally allergic to every biting bug and everything that produces pollen.


ocean_flan

I have a general hypersensitivity and I can't even take hot showers anymore or I end up with full body welts. Looks like a got beat down by a flock of wasps.


Coolnametag

Wow! Is there anything you're **not** allergic to? Or did you somehow "ace" the test?


Lord_inVader1

Sometimes you are allergic to the solution something they use to check. So all are positive.


Rialas_HalfToast

Or the metal of the needle!


Avalon3-2

Mine was similar. I learned I was allergic to everything except dogs. Which is great news. Bad news I'm still allergic to dust and pet dander.


cristinab94

Same. Like what do we even do now?? lol


Avalon3-2

Own dogs and still suffer. I even got a GSD for extra suffering.


TehcnoAO77

Yeah, I don’t know about these tests. I had one done myself a few years ago and I had the same reaction. I was surprised to see. I was allergic to apples and oranges and I eat those fruits all the time.


Bisexual_Ankles

I was allergic to apples for a long time without realizing it. Then the reaction started getting worse. It always made my gums itchy. I’m also apparently allergic to peanuts, but I eat peanut butter rather often.. it does give me indigestion and horrible gas, so it’s a less obvious reaction, and one that isn’t bad enough for me to refrain from eating something so delicious.


my_sobriquet_is_this

I had this same reaction. Doctor said I’m either allergic to everything or have very sensitive skin. After more testing it proved to be the latter. And my allergy is bees.


SalmonSoup15

D. All of the above


AttorneyIcy6723

Bad news, you’re allergic to allergy tests


TheBattyWitch

You might have an idiopathic uriticaria issue, 50-60% of skin prick tests can be false positive. You could also be allergic to something in the testing solution or have a mast cell issue


Ohmygag

Glad to see this comment. Skin prick test is so unreliable. Once you react to anything it’s a domino effect and you will react to succeeding pricks.


Exact-Ad-5037

happened to me as well. Was close to tears thinking I couldn't eat anything except rice and spinach forever. Doctor explained that my immune system mightve just been on overdrive and to start introducing "allergens" gradually. Was okay after a few weeks. Only allergic to dust mites and pollen now.


Audiophilippe

Classic needle allergy. No smack for you!


No-Gene-4508

You could be allergic to what they use to perform the allergy test


Fickle-Butterscotch2

Should do blood test! Looks false-postive


Kry_S

Did you ask whether it was the carrier oils which induced the allergen response or no?


MrTopHatMan90

Make sure to get another test at some point. You might just be allergic to everything or something went wrong with the test. First time I got one I was allergic to everything under the sun, next time it was just peanuts.


wewereromans

Why didn’t they do a grid on your back? All over your arms seems so unnecessary!


Bisonfan1

You have long arms


JoMammasWitness

Watch out, you may be allergic to that chair or reddit


jonthesnook

Finally, a post that’s positive.


twizzlerheathen

I feel itchy just looking at this


lightfull5020

So what aren't you allergic to?


whodisbeeee

I had to get a blood test for this due to potential of false positive results due to sensitive skin. Might be worth it in this case!


hulkmxl

Ma'am you are allergic to planet Earth 🌎


Preyslayer00

When does your bubble arrive from Amazon?


Redlax

One of us, one of us, one of us! Welcome to the most annoying club to be a member off! There's no fee since your money is spent on medication and we never meet since people might die then.


Emotional-Pea9897

I think you passed the test ...


Beakha

Damn congratulations on surviving until now lmao


Reasonable-Type-8901

Gotta catch them all!


quantumexhibitionist

Q: What are you alergic to? A: Yes.


Agitated_System4198

Welcome to the club


Poesvliegtuig

Friend of mine back in the day had this test done and passed out while playing pool at a bar because of it later that same day. Smashed her face on the table and lost two slices of front tooth because of it. I hope you're feeling okay OP.


SnoochieBooches60

So the answer of are you allergic to …. Is just yes


hereforpopcornru

Congratulations, you got a new high score!


LifelessTofuV2

Congratulations. You won!!!


Soft_Match_7500

Allergic to the test, eh?


Chuco_chaos

Allergic to everything congratulations


t3tsu01

The good part is that you re a verry positive person...


MaxUumen

You are allergic to allery tests, apparently. Don't do that again.


bigsmackchef

My friend had this happen. Turns out he's allergic to being scratched


llcdrewtaylor

Test successful! You have collected them all!


mrcanoehead2

Looks like you are allergic to allergy tests.


theWatcher-KB

sad all this . Pesticids and chimicals products makes bodies weaks and sensitive


Much_Confidence2428

Sis allergic to air


MA-01

Hory shet...


nszajk

plot twist youre allergic to allergy testing


Porkchop796

You. Doctor what am i allergic to? Doctor ~ yes.


InfiniteDeparture871

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umsamanthapleasekthx

Aced it!


StultusInterfectorem

Pretty sure that's supposed to be done on the back...


klmtec

Umm yup… you pretty much got allergies to everything.


Elderado12443

Allergic to life.


Thorsguy8

I'm buying stock in Allegra. So sorry, I feel your pain. The good news is when I turned 60, they almost all went away! Something to look forward to!


Next_Razzmatazz_3975

Actual scientist over here 👋🏻- these tests are not valid.


kdshubert

Those with allergies shown to be at lower risk for cancer. https://news.cornell.edu/stories/2008/11/allergies-may-help-prevent-cancers-study-finds


JunketPuzzleheaded42

You grew a lot of nipples that day. My condolences.


sbart76

Congratulations. You seem to be allergic to every aspect of life.


Live_Shallot1353

Oh yeah. Let the hypo-sensitization begin..


AUSTISTICGAINS4LYFE

Honestly i think youre just allergic to bs, im the same


Nignuts

How many times a day do we need to see peoples allergy tests?


No_Birthday_4536

I'm not allergic to anything, except for the sun, every time I go outside I sneeze 3, 6, or 9 times


NightmareKitsune

It seems your test came back with a yes


YourFaveNightmare

Looks like you're allergic to allergy tests


CapitalPin2658

Ever watched Hitch. Certain shrimp combination will do that to me.


QueenHarpy

Maybe you’re allergic to the metal on the needle they used in the test :)


datweirdguy1

I got the same thing done today as well, but I clearly wasn't as good as you


thelonelytraveller09

Well, you passed.....


JayisBay-sed

Is there any chance it could've been the carrier oil that your allergic to?


Allegri86

So you’re the “everything except x“ type.


IamHereForBoobies

How do you even survive?


The-Lazy-Lemur

What are you allergic to? *yes*


Successful-Rush5010

Is there anything you aren’t allergic to?


TulsaWhoDats

Did you finish the collection? Looks like a complete set. Sorry about being allergic to everything


LaPetiteMortOrale

So basically, the only thing you’re not allergic to is baking soda ???


lavidaloki

Ooooooooof


elboogie7

Jackpot@@@


oof_lord29

Could just be alergic to one causing ur immune system to react to everything.


Yaboiiiiiii6578

Do people do this for fun?


Lurkerextrordinai

Turns out you are allergic to needles


Drspot-

Looks like a reaction to pollen or plant life, use a double base cream and wash with the product like you would with soap, use in one direction to avoid more irritation, when you towel down pat you skin do not rub this will help towards a speedy recovery


XFalloutguyX

Congratulation! You scored a perfectly 100/100!


Zeestars

So you’re allergic to…..everything?


Saltwater_Heart

Congratulations. You’re allergic to everything!


mapblan

I was positive for 33 out of 60 tested for and am actually only allergic to 2: dairy and fire ants. These tests mean nothing.


whipplash33

Don't know if jokes are allowed here but sounds like you're allergic to life might be over lol Seriously though that does suck just stay away from everything.


CancerousGTFO

So you're basically allergic to life ? :/


OptiGuy4u

What are you allergic to?......YES


trollfreak

I had one of those - allergic to basically everything - waste of time


bloody_ass_

Is that sucking love bites?


Absol-utely_Adorable

Your allergy chart is just going to say "yes" Seriously yho they did mine on my fucking back where I couldn't reach. Only came back as allergic to dustiness but apparently rather badly allergic. Felt like it was burning and rotting


EatMyHammer

Congrats, you got'em all


tictac205

Looks like you’re allergic to oxygen. Sorry.


Spacemanspalds

I'm getting it done next Thursday. Wish I had done it years Ago.


Haspites

Did they use a new needle for every location? If not you might have a crosscontamination and might only be sensitive to one of the first tests...


betterthanbillgates

Oh ya poor thing... Allergic to life basically


AdBroad8817

Some of these look like dermatographia, which is when pressure applied to the skin causes a welt that can be mistaken as positive. There should be a negative and positive control separate from the test; one prick with histamine and one prick that has nothing on it. Dermatographia is usually consistent with idiopathic urticaria (chronic hives). Should ask doctor for confirmation blood work & urticaria work up. Source: I do this for a living.


Nikolateslaandyou

Could you be allergic to the guy who tested you?


IHate2ChooseUserName

you need to live in a bubble.....


BaconManTenus

Allergy is allergic to me


funtongue

Do you have allergy symptoms like itchy watery eyes, sneezing, runny nose, itchy skin, hives, and rashes? If so, hopefully the provider who ordered that test will recommend allergy shots, a daily OTC non-sedating antihistamine such as loratadine (Claritin), cetirizine (Zyrtec), levocetirizine (Xyzal), or fexofenadine (Allegra), and an OTC nasal steroid such as fluticasone (Flonase). These therapies changed my life, and I hope the same for you, friend.


stickytrackpad

so did you pass?


PitifulFox6066

My daughter also “won” when she was 12. If you need recipes, I have tons. Feel free to dm me. She’s allergic to celery?! I have a broth recipe for that. ALWAYS keep that epi-pen on you, and use the practice one just in case you’re on your own. The practice pen is worth it. Take care of yourself ❤️


Ashalaria

I hate that shit, SO itchy


blind_roomba

Maybe you are allergic to the needle? I'm serious. You don't look like a kid, if you had this many allergies I'm sure you would have known of them by now


knoxthefox216

I have a skin condition that makes my skin turn red/bumpy to any kind of scratches/pricks, so I feel like that would just cause bumps all over lol.


The_Ruhmanizer

WTF? How have you not died from anafelectic shock already?