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Based on what I have read on this forum I believe that the Enterolab tests work for finding food intolerances. What about the prick test done to the skin? Is that effective as well? I ask since I do know that my insurance covers the skin test and if that is effective I will go that route.
Any information is helpful.
Thank you.
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While skin is a type of epithelia, (similar to the epithelia that serves as the inner lining of the intestines), it lacks the mucosal surface layer, found in the intestines, of course, and while skin tests are useful for detecting skin allergies, (histamine based reactions), they have no correlation with the T-cell responses involved in autoimmune reactions caused by food intolerances, in the digestive system. Many members have spent a lot of money, (or insurance money), on these tests in the past, but as a general rule, they have derived little benefit from the test results, (as far as their MC is concerned), unless they have mast cell involvement within their digestive system, as well, (which does apply to certain members).
If Mary Beth sees your post, she can tell you which tests are effective for that purpose, (she's a licensed dietitian, who has such issues, herself).
Tex
If Mary Beth sees your post, she can tell you which tests are effective for that purpose, (she's a licensed dietitian, who has such issues, herself).
Tex
It is suspected that some of the hardest material known to science can be found in the skulls of GI specialists who insist that diet has nothing to do with the treatment of microscopic colitis.