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How do you know if you have mastocytosis vs food intolerance if food allergy test comes out negative?

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Dr. Reza Emami answered

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Allergist: You should follow up with your allergist/immunologist for further testing as warranted, I hope this helps.

Dr Rhoads and another doctor agreed

Answered 4/1/2019

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