Testimonials

My daily life has improved immensely since starting OIT. I used to be weighed down by a lot of anxiety surrounding my allergies and fears of going into anaphylactic shock. Ever since I began OIT, my anxiety has subsided. As I started to expose myself to my allergens by consuming small doses of them at a time by choice, I was able to not only desensitize my body physically to my allergen, but also mentally. Knowing that what I was doing was strengthening my body and giving me a greater capacity to handle the allergen, I felt more at peace. I have seen a lot of this freedom expressed in being able to travel, dine at new restaurants, or try new desserts without fears that I may break out in hives and experience shortness of breath. I really appreciate the ways in which PVMG conducts OIT treatment because it feels very safe and productive. I come in every two weeks and up-dose under the supervision of the nurses; and as I go home and stay on maintenance until my next appointment, Nurse Leigh Ann is always on-hand through call or text if I run into problems. One of the best life changing experiences I have had since participating in OIT has been not reacting to accidental consumptions of my allergens. For instance, there was one time where I was traveling with my friends, and we went to the Boudin Bakery in San Francisco. I accidentally ordered and ate a crab roll which had almonds in it. Thankfully, I could feel the texture of the nut and recognized it before I had eaten too much of it. I did not end up reacting at all, but I know for sure if I had not done OIT, I would have.

Jillian, OIT Patient