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A member asked:

I do believe the allergy shots indirectly are causing an inflammatory response in my body along with antihistamines adding to it. what can i do? i'm about to stop the shots. i do not want to gain anymore weight.

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Dr. Al Hegab answered

Specializes in Allergy and Immunology

Unlikely: that allergy shots cause inflammatory response or induce weight gain, antihistamines rather are appetite stimulants, review your problems with your doctor / allergist, good luck

Dr Ali agreed

Answered 3/25/2015

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