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[mandoo]

Has anyone had allergy testing here? I went to an internist, who sent me to a dermatologist, who gave me a referral - he said he wasn't equipped for allergy testing testing and I had to go to a big hospital, like Severance, etc. I have all the symptoms of Celiac disease (wheat gluten allergy), but I just want to have it confirmed. Does anyone know if they do this in Korea? Do I have to have an endoscopy? I really don't want an endoscopy... I was wondering how much it costs, too, cuz if it's several hundred dollars, I can't be bothered. I just want a simple skin test like they do on your back for other allegies. Thanks for your help!

[le-paul]

im not sure if youve tried this but just before you go to the doctor, you could try to keep a food diary. it will give you some insight into what has caused any of the symptoms youre having if you record them.
you'll be able to pin point patterns.

[KimchiNinja]

My friend did it, blood test for wheat allergen or some such...

[Sireno]

These days a simple blood test is all that's needed for gluten allergies.