Question: I'm ready to pull my hair out and hope you can help...About 1.5 years ago I had a case of hives that lasted for 2 weeks. I went to an allergist were performed skin prick tests/blood tests and determined that I had an allergy to cats, dogs, dustmites, peaches and sunflower. However, since I didn't eat the aforementioned foods and my environment didn't change he said the case of hives was "cause unknown". I went away for a few months and had another "reaction" to something-no hives just itchy/burning sensation. Since I was a few away from home, I admit I panicked and began really limiting my diet. It has become almost like an eating disorder-I only eat wheat, rice, chicken, corn, soy and spinach. I've had this diet for a year. When I returned home, I revisited my allergist for reassurance, but to the contrary....he took some blood (all negative), but told me that since I chose the eliminate food, the ONLY way to introduce any other food back in my diet was with an oral challenge. It seemed odd, so I went to another allergist for a second opinion. She performed the skin tests for a variety of foods in December; they were all 0. She told me to at least begin reintroducing vegetables like potato and squash slowly (one at a time to avoid stomach upset, but did not think it required timely/costly oral challenges in the office). I have not started yet, but would like to. My first allergist says it is XXXXXXX and still recommends the oral challenge. Who do I believe? They are both board certified, I don't know what to do. But, the disagreement is making my anxiety soar.