Question 1

can allergy shots make allergy symptoms worse? need expert opinions!

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It should not: Allergy shots are used to treat allergies by desensitize the immune system to aeroallergens. If it is done correctly, it should improve your allergy symptoms. We allergists are specialized in diagnosis and treating allergies.

Question 2

could allergy shots make allergy symptoms worse?

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Sometimes: Occasionally allergy shots can exacerbate allergy symptoms especially if symptoms are severe or you are sick. This is why allergy shots should be given in a doctor's office.

Question 3

can allergy shots make your periods worse then normally? i just started taking allergy shots on tuesday

Accepted Answer

No: Allergy shots can not influence your menstrual cycle. So , no.

Question 4

do allergy shots hurt?

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Not bad: My daughter got them when she was 2 years old - at first she cried but then we played a "who can be the most brave game" and all the tears were gone.

Question 5

do i need allergy shots?

Accepted Answer

Do you have: specific diagnosed allergies? If so - what did the allergist recommend?

Question 6

what are allergy shots for?

Accepted Answer

Allergy shots: Allergy injections or immunotherapy is utilized for respiratory allergic conditions that are chronic or significantly problematic that do not respond to or require chronic medication, treatment causes side effects, or is multi system in nature. Increasing amounts and concentrations of the particular antigens are administered  into the skin inducing a different or blocking immune response.

Question 7

do allergy shots really work?

Accepted Answer

Desensitization: Allergy shots involve giving small amounts of the allergen in slowly increasing doses.  This induces "immunity" to the different allergens.  So if you are allergic to ragweed, we would give you small amounts of ragweed pollen, in a an injection, typically weekly to build to a monthly maintenance schedule.

Question 8

how effective are allergy shots?

Accepted Answer

Very : Allergy vaccine therapy is 80% effective -- so like most medications it works in the vast majority of patients.

Question 9

do allergy shots make you gain weight?

Accepted Answer

No: Allergy shots (immunotherapy) provide marked symptomatic benefit by inducing immunologic tolerance to the airborne allergens to which you have developed sensitivity.  They do carry minimal inherent risk of local and systemic allergic reaction (because they contain what you are allergic to) but weight gain is not a reported reaction or side effect.

Question 10

does everyone respond to allergy shots?

Accepted Answer

Most do: There have been many studies on 'allergy shots'; however the vast diversity of allergy triggers might not be covered. Generally, about 80% of patients get significant reduction of symptoms. Molds are most difficult and pollens most effective in some of those studies. Important issues are accurate diagnosis of the specific allergies and careful assessment of environment, season and the patient.

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