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Hyposensitization (or allergy desensitization) is a form of immunotherapy where the patient is gradually vaccinated against progressively larger doses of the allergen in question. This can either reduce the severity or eliminate hypersensitivity altogether. It relies on the progressive skewing of IgG ("the blocking ant... more at Wikipedia
Treatment Success Rate
| Top 5 Communities | ||
| Condition | Members | Success |
| Environmental Allergies | 168 |
81% |
| Food Allergies | 77 |
78% |
| Fibromyalgia | 2 |
50% |
| Asthma | 2 |
100% |
Overall, 80% (251
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Allergy Shots Reviews
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I don't think it helped. I think it made allergies worse. I break out with hives.
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I could tell the shots were working but I started wheezing really bad and for the first time ever in my life so it made me really scared and am hesitant to go back. I also lost my health benefits of continuing my shots so I haven't gone back to start or re-start.
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My head felt weird a lot of the time, but it helped with my other simptoms.
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They worked while I was taking them but at this point, 8 years since my last shot, they've mostly worn off. Every now and then I toy with the idea of starting them again...
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Had allergy shots for 7 years, it helped but not completely.
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Taking shots since 1991. Now I believe it is the cause of elevated levels of mercury in my system.
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It helped slightly with bees. I haven't tried with chocolate yet.
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helped for almost a year but I developed asthma as a result of them
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I have regular bad reactions, both systemic and non. I get three shots every week- right now we baby step one per week.
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Only worked well when I was younger.
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