Posted By Saimatkong on Jun 5, 2017 | 29 comments
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The Wifey has been suffering from hives allergy (in medical term its called urticaria) for the past 2 months. They usually flare up on both her legs and sometimes it’ll spread to her whole body and then it’ll slowly disappear after a few hours.
The Wifey has skin allergy which tend worsen at night making her feel very uncomfortable. It’s almost impossible to have a good night sleep with both her legs (sometimes it spread to her whole body) full of itchy hives.
And so recently a friend of my MIL recommended us to see Dato’ Dr Wong Meng Kiang, a skin specialist specializing in skin allergies at Tangkak, Johor. Though the journey to Tangkak from KL takes about 2 hours, I seriously don’t mind as long as The Wifey is cured from her urticaria. I’m willing to do anything for her to feel comfortable. #number1husband
We started our journey at 6.30am and reached Tangkak at 8am. Dr Wong Meng Kiang’s clinic is located in Tangkak town. It’s actually pretty easy to find his clinic – Klinik Specialist Wong.
Do take note that his clinic opens at 9am for registration but Dr Wong only comes in at 9.30am.
While waiting for our turn, I managed to snap a few photos of his clinic and got to know Dr Wong a little better. Apparently, he’s also a visiting consultant physician at Mahkota Medical Centre.
Besides treating skin allergies, his clinic also offers various medical examinations which include anaemia studies, diabetes screening, kidney function test, hepatitis screening and many more.
Before the allergy test, Dr Wong asked The Wifey a few questions about her lifestyle and medical history to evaluate and find out the possible cause of her allergy.
Dr Wong doesn’t do blood tests but instead he uses the Muscle Testing (also known as Applied Kinesiology) method to find out what you’re allergic to. This is good for babies or children coz its painless and fast.
If you’re wondering how Dr Wong perform the test, this is how he did it :-
He had the wife hold a tube containing substance with her left hand and hold out her right arm straight out. He will then test her right arm muscles by placing pressure on them with his hands. If he was able to push her arm down, it means she’s allergic to that substance.
To be honest, I was a bit doubtful of the test and I think Dr Wong could tell I was so he said, “This is like magic and you’ve gotta believe in it and believe in me of course!”
Within 10 minutes or so, he found out that The Wifey is allergic to anti-bacterial products. Apparently all antibacterial products containing Triclosan is the cause of her allergies. And this meant we have to stop using all anti-bacterial products.
Actually most of the products we used at home are antibacterial from hand sanitizer, laundry detergent, hand wash and body wash to name a few.
We were relieved to find out the source of her allergies. It’s kinda shocking to know that the very products that we’ve been using to protect ourselves from bacteria are the very products that’s causing the allergies.
So, if you’re suffering from allergies or other skin conditions like eczema, rashes and etc. and unable to find out the cause of your allergy, I strongly recommend you pay Dr Wong a visit.
For our first visit, the medical bill was RM300 for consultation and medicines. The journey to Tangkak can be quite far but it was all worth it.
Here’s some useful information :-
Klinik Specialist Wong
Address: 114, Jalan Payamas, 84900 Tangkak, Johor
Opening Hours: 9am – 4.30pm
Tel: 06-978 1576
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July 1, 2017
Hi. when did u visit the clinic. Was it during normal weekdays, not during school holidays? Did you have to wait long for your turn? I heard it can be very busy and you have to wait for long hours. thanks
July 3, 2017
Hi Stephenie,
We visited during normal weekdays. Yes – do try to be there early as you need to queue for the number.
October 11, 2017
Hi, what medicines did the dr. gave you ? Was it steroid based ?
October 16, 2017
He prescribed saline water w allergen that u’re allergic to, some anti-histamine med. no steroids
October 12, 2017
Hi, can I check if the treatment worked perfectly for your wife? Were they anymore skin flares after she stopped using anti bacterial products?
Also, may I know how do the follow up visits with this Dr work? Since the first visit was to identify allergens, what do subsequent visits entail? Thanks so much! Your reply means a lot to me 🙂
October 16, 2017
We stopped using all anti-bacterial products and her hives were under control for a while before it started again. If u’re completely healed after the first visit then u don’t need to follow up but if ur allergic still persist, then u will need to follow up to see if there’s other allergen that u’re allergic to.
December 9, 2017
I would like to ask, is it possible for us to go early morning to take queue number first and came back later or only can wait until 9am shop opens and register? As it seems like lots of people actually queuing up to see him.. Certain website i read on and I see 9am register and waited until 4.30pm to see him.
December 21, 2017
Hi Shawn,
Yes, you can queue to get the number first and go back to the clinic later depending on the queue number you have gotten.
January 12, 2018
Can consult Dr wong if got sinus.nose allergie?
January 12, 2018
Hi Chen, Yes – I supposed it’s for all kinds of allergies. Perhaps you can call them to check further.
January 30, 2018
Hi, would like to check its open for Public Holiday too?
February 5, 2018
Can consult Dr wong if got pimples/acne problems on face?
February 13, 2018
Hi Janu, I don’t think so as his expertise is on allergy. You might want to call the clinic to check further for more details.
March 12, 2018
What number you got when you reached at 8:30am and how long you need to wait only able to see doctor?
March 12, 2018
May I know does dr Wong give advice on those who had breast cancer any diet to avoid if cancer marker is a bit high after having done operation n chemo. Thanks
October 30, 2018
Hi
I have made an appointment with Dr Wong for my son’s skin condition (atopic eczema). As we are going from Singapore, we intend to stay overnight there before proceeding to the clinic the following day. Can you let us know which hotel there is nearest to the clinic? Alternatively, any recommended stay there? Thank you for your help! With kind regards.
November 19, 2018
Hi Stanley, I’m not very familiar with the stay nearby but you might want to go visit legoland when you are here? You can search via agoda http://bit.ly/2zfMWz6
May 12, 2019
Hi.. i glad read your artical..
I also suspected urticaria… suffering more 1 year.. i’ve reffer to specialist dermatologist at hkl.. but sadly.. my doctor dont want do skin test becouse my condition not to critical.. i just take the medication to control histamine.. actually i wonder to know your wife condition after meet dr.wong.. and following stop using all anti-bacterial productis.. is it allergy attack your wife again?
May 13, 2019
We stopped using all anti-bacterial products and her hives were under control for a while before it started again. We then tried to control the diet plan, cut down on carb in take. (no rice, noodles & flour)
June 5, 2019
Hi saimatkong, may i ask if the visit to this clinic was helpful in the end? I’m planning to being my LO but a bit of a skeptic here reading about his methods.. but so many good reviews though!
July 2, 2019
Hi Mae, sorry for the late reply. Hmm I guess it’s depending on individual. Some might find it helpful but some might need to seek for other opinion as well. For my case we go for blood test after that.
August 26, 2019
Hi, have your Wife recovered from her hives? If the allergen is indeed anti bacterial products, after her recover , did the product cause any more outbreak subsequently? I also suffer a sudden out break of Hives . Already 2 months. No one know why is that so. The itchiness at night is very bad. Condition very similar to your wife. Tried tcm. Can’t recover.
August 26, 2019
Hi, have your Wife recovered from her hives? If the allergen is indeed anti bacterial products, after her recover , did the product cause any more outbreak subsequently? I also suffer a sudden out break of Hives . Already 2 months. No one know why is that so. The itchiness at night is very bad. Condition very similar to your wife. Tried tcm. Can’t recover.
October 11, 2019
Hi BJ, yes my wife recovered from hives or the hives disappeared after cutting down the intake of the carb as per blood test but not the anti bacterial products. There’s no more outbreak subsequently as she’s on low carb diet now. I suggest you to go for blood test to find out more details. Hope you will get well soon!
September 28, 2019
Hi. I have same problem like your wife after see this doctor. My conditions under control a while and continue again. May i know whether your wife recover and how she recover?
October 11, 2019
Hi Ng, yes my wife recovered from hives or the hives disappeared after cutting down the intake of the carb. There’s no more outbreak subsequently as she’s on low carb diet now. I suggest you to go for blood test to find out more details. Hope you will get well soon!
October 21, 2019
Hi,
Do you use outpatient insuerance claim for this skin allergies treatment?
October 29, 2019
Hi Nizar, nope – didn’t use that to claim. Not sure if it’s claimable or not.
October 31, 2019
Hi, may I ask where did your wife perform her blood test? Is the blood test helpful? I am suffering from eczema for about a year and it is not fully recovered. I got better after taking the meds but few weeks later, my skin got sensitive again. So would like to know if Dr Wong would help in this kind of condition or should I did blood test.