Dr Tim Mercer
Region: GB
Tuesday 09 June 2026 20:28:24 GMT
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lozholdy :
I understand this. I understand what you’re saying and I don’t disagree BUT. My son has had extensive allergy testing on the NHS over multiple years and he’s been under the allergy specialist for 12 years. The bloods and the skin prick tests do not match. So much so that he was told to avoid all nuts but can actually eat some and not others and over the years as his confidence has grown he has eaten some specific types of nut (and legume) - so not even nhs ‘non Mumbo jumbo’ testing is actually accurate
2026-07-25 07:44:21
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Clippy :
As a paperclip who knows about magnetic attraction I would always trust my GP more than internet mumbo jumbo.
2026-06-27 18:53:39
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kezaa77 :
Waited 20 years to see Immunology with my daughter and the consultant was awful! Said just avoid things that make you poorly!!!!!!😳 That was it!
2026-06-10 18:51:08
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The Contessa :
Had a ‘free’ test in Holland and Barrett where you put your finger in a machine , said I was resistant to wine, lager and chocolate - end of 🤣🤣
2026-06-18 08:48:39
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Paul :
is that a new homoeopathy? Or is that one valid? I can never remember
2026-06-10 14:22:51
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ryan :
What do you make of the ‘Health tests’ you can get in supermarkets? Like the home Cholesterol Test or Iron Deficiency Test?
2026-06-09 21:20:50
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plumtreeavenue :
What about the fingerprick allergy/intolerance tests that you can buy now? Are they reliable?
2026-06-09 21:34:11
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Violetta Valery :
Isn’t the problem that the NHs can’t get them the tests they need? Not the ones they want, but tests that are clinically indicated?
2026-06-16 23:44:26
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nursefirst aesthetics Leeds :
Im an allergy nurse specialist- I do love a good common food mix igE result. 😂
2026-06-10 20:23:56
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ememkenken :
My 7 year old has been on the waiting list at alderhay for 7 months after a severe reaction to pistachio. No wonder people are desperate, no private clinics will see her as she’s under 12.
2026-07-20 12:19:32
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Tina :
My 7 year old has a recent Psoriasis diagnosis. She has arranged blood tests for her for a lot of different things and checking for other auto immune conditions. Is what you are talking about different from the nhs allergy testing etc that our gp is doing?
2026-06-15 13:17:11
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Zoë Baker :
I'm really keen to have a conversation with you about this 😁
2026-07-20 08:44:34
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Hannah88🐈⬛ :
what type of allergy tests is this? I've recently had blood tests that identified lots of allergies requiring epi pens 😧
2026-06-13 10:59:48
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Kaz Brearley :
Oh gosh, it sounds like this would cause a lot of worry and distress for parents.
2026-06-09 21:18:47
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Rhod :
interesting, didn't know this.
2026-06-15 12:58:59
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It’s MeDanC :
Most times I was involved in allergy testing the thing they said they’re deathly allergic to they have hardly any reaction to 😭
2026-06-22 19:40:13
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Kaz Brearley :
Thank you for highlighting this important issue.
2026-06-09 21:18:15
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Caroline Soul :
i had an ige test at the Royal when I was first referred to the asthma team there. they came back with grass and pollen, which as i have hayfever i expected. my best friend said it would be funny if it came back with an allergy to cats,....it did! only 0.01% though haha xx
2026-06-09 21:15:23
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Coaster Rest Repeat :
"mumbo jumbists" 😂😂😂
2026-06-11 19:40:04
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How to talk to your doctor :
Seems to be targeting Lyme patients too… 🧐 I know the NHS don’t seem to “believe” in Lyme, but the absence of care is pushing more and more patients to seek out alternative pathways in desperation…
2026-06-23 18:23:25
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radio_gaga :
If you’re allergic to Kiwi you could Potentially be allergic to latex? Up to half the people who have a latex allergy are also allergic to fruits such as Kiwi, Banana’s, Avocado, papaya and then chestnuts. This is due to proteins in these raw fruits are very similar to those in natural rubber - ie latex and the body can’t distinguish between them. 🙃
2026-06-09 21:57:53
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Grainne :
And develop the allergies the parents were concerned about 🤣
2026-06-10 20:00:19
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Rubes :
It is so frustrating that so many unsubstantiated health checks and supplements get pushed on to the vulnerable general population then we have to deal with the consequences. There has to be some sanctions against unverified health claims!
2026-06-10 12:21:35
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francocargius :
just listening to this skewed thinking is stressful. where do you start to combat it.? mind you i have heard bicarb of soda cures and ingrowing toenail.
2026-06-23 03:51:55
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Caroline Soul :
or they pay a fortune and go private and still don't get the answers they're looking for xx
2026-06-09 21:11:32
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