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Re: Attn: Wanda and all Re: Allergy to meds, etc.

From: Kayla (anonymous@obgyn.net)
Mon Apr 22 15:03:44 2002


At Mon, 22 Apr 2002, anonymous wrote: >
>Dear Wanda and all,
>I noticed you mentioned being allergic to aspirin, ibuprofen, and a
>number of other drugs. Would you please describe to me the symptoms of
>such an allergic reaction?
>I've noticed an increasing problem with allergies on my part but I can't
>figure out what all I'm allergic to and why this sudden sensitivity -- I
>wonder if this is a systemic problem which is also related to whatever
>it is which causes us to have endo. In researching, on the web, my
>allergy symptoms, it appears that mast cells are involved. Anyway, I'm
>wondering whether you're allergic to sulfur as well as other things.
>Would you please tell me to what you're allergic, your symptoms, and how
>you deal with this. I'm wondering whether homeopathy would help us with
>these problems -- have you tried that route, if yes, was it successful?
>Also, do you have other problems such as acid stomach, nausea, etc.? Are
>you able to drink coffee w/o a problem?

I am allergic to Advil. I found this out when I was in 5th grade...my throat swells to the point where it closes! It's not fun! I can take any other ibuprofen, usually generic w/o my throat closing. I believe it may be the coating on the advil but I am no hurry to find out by taking a chance.

--
Kayla
**Just someone who cares, preparing for the medical field**



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