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Autoimmune disease induced by allergen specific immunotherapy.

Autoimmune Diseases | Last Active: May 15 8:31am | Replies (20)
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@erind

Hello @carlosroman34

Firstly, I feel very bad for your situation and I hope you find a good match for your kidney!

My own medical journey involves Allergen-specific immunotherapy (AIT) for dust mites. This will be my second treatment, as I first received treatment while I was 6 years old. This time, my doctor has recommended the Stallergenes brand.

My question for the community is: before starting the AIT, is it essential to have any specific examinations to better understand potential long-term complications? I've tried researching this myself, but haven't found a clear answer. Knowing about potential risks would be incredibly helpful before making this decision.

Any insights or personal experiences with Stallergenes or pre-immunotherapy examinations would be greatly appreciated. Thank you in advance for your support!

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covidstinks2023 | @covidstinks2023 | Jan 3 3:41pm

erind, I did allergy shots back in 1993....I reacted terribly to them and never could build up to maintenance dose. I tried for a year. To be honest, I think they made my allergies worse. BUT, with that said, I am sensitive to almost everything. They may not bother you at all and I pray they won't. Prayers & New Year's Blessings to you & yours.

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carlosroman34 | @carlosroman34 | Jan 10 9:42pm

Hello dear Erin, a pleasure to meet with you, thank you for your words.
I hope immunotherapy can help you, it is difficult to establish some prior tests, since from what I have been able to observe, allergists do not perform routine markers (autoantibodies, inflammatory profiles, etc.)
I think the best thing is to talk to the allergist about our concerns and if we have doubts, always ask for a second opinion. Two more cases of the development of autoimmune diseases in people who use AIT have recently been published in the literature.

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