Is the allergy test to help treat ADHD available in Florida? ?

I have been told that it is possible that some ADHD can be controlled to some degree if it is found what the child is allergic to and there is a special allergy test for this that naturalistic doctors can do. I was told about a doctor that does the testing in Connecticut but I can't remember the name and I was wondering if any doctors in Florida do this testing.

There used to be a specific test for food sensitivities, but no one does it anymore. It was called "Intradermal" testing, which involves injecting a small amount of the item just under the skin and watching for a reaction. We used this with my son, but that was quite awhile ago. There is a company called ALCAT which is said to do testing, but not sure how successful their testing really is. You might be better off going with the Candida diet, which is a lot cheaper and can still be definitive if you stick to the plan. This is an elimination diet and once you have eliminated most of the foods which are considered most likely to cause problems, you slowly introduce them back into the diet, one at a time and watch for the possible reaction. The ones that seem to cause the most problems are: sugar, wheat, milk, peanut products, and others. You should look up the following book on used booksites which would be VERY helpful: "Allergies and the Hyperactive Child", by Dr. Doris Rapp. It will explain any questions you might have. I found, by the way, that peanut products were especially problematic with my son. Also look up: Food Sensitivities and ADHD, ADHD and Candida, online.
In addition, try to be consitent with your son or daughter in your methods, and calmly give time-outs in another room, if the child is misbehaving, allowing a cool-down period before trying to talk things out. Show lots of love.

I do think you can probably find a lot out with the diet. If you eliminate sugary things and junk food, you will be on the right track, but DO read the book. Very informative. Report Abuse

There is no evidence that ADHD is related to allergies.
If it is a "special" test that "only naturalistic doctors" can do, then I guarantee it is not actually a real test. Or more likely, it is...surprise!...always positive. That way they can sell you their special herb, diet, detox, chelation, or whatever magic they are pushing this week.

It sounds very similar to the "lyme disease" test that can "only be done" by a special private lab in California. Remarkably, they've NEVER had a negative test result. Apparently Lyme disease is epidemic, even in people who've never even seen a black leg tick. And of course, the test that is used by the WHO, the CDC and the entire world is "not a good test"

Hi jnb3883 -

I'm a little stumped myself here. I have never really heard of an allergy test to help treat ADHD. This is somewhat concerning. The only thing I can think of here is that some allergies (food perhaps) might mimic symptoms of ADHD. Other than that, I have never heard of a connection to ADHD and allergies. Sorry!

ADHD can be "controlled" in a number of different ways. Most professionals will tell you that a combination of medication and therapy will produce the best results. That's what the research tells us anyway.

However, there are several different alternative approaches to treating ADHD. The most important thing to figure out here is what challenges you face because of ADHD, and what you are looking to accomplish.

Good luck!

Rory

Rory F. Stern, PsyD
ADHD Coach & "Former" Therapist
http://www.ADHDSuccessAudio.com

There is not just 1 type of medicine, or treatment. You should have the person (whom may or may Not have ADHD, it can be misdiagnosed)

Have the person see their family doctor, or normal doc, as they can give you referrals to specialists.

You could very well just do that at home. Take some things out of the diet. If you see things improve then keep it out of the diet. Most of my students parents do it that way.

ADHD has absolutely nothing to do with allergies. Someone with ADHD probably made that up and told you it.