Preparing questions in advance can help patients to have more meaningful discussions with their physicians regarding their conditions. Patients may wish to ask their doctor the following questions about elimination diets:

1. Why are you recommending that I participate in an elimination diet?
   
   
2. How long will I have to adhere to this diet?
   
   
3. Can I trust the results of this type of test?
   
   
4. What risks do I face by participating in this test?
   
   
5. Can I perform this type of test on my own?
   
   
6. Can I eat small amounts of the restricted foods or will this ruin the accuracy of the test?
   
   
7. What is the best way to make up for lost nutrients during the testing period?
   
   
8. How can I identify restricted allergens in food products? What terms should I look for on food labels?
   
   
9. Can I eat out during the testing period?
   
   
10. Now that we have identified the problem food, what is the next step?