Re: Attn: Wanda and all Re: Allergy to meds, etc.
From: Wanda (anonymous@obgyn.net)
Mon Apr 22 16:36:48 2002
Kayla,
Wow, that is weird to be allergic to only Advil. Maybe it is the extra stuff
they put in or the way they process the Ibuprofen. Or like you said the
candy tasting coating.
I don't blame you for not wanting to find out.
Angel Hugs,
Wanda
>----- Original Message -----
From: "Kayla" <anonymous@obgyn.net>
To: "Multiple recipients of list ENDO" <anonymous@obgyn.net>
Sent: Monday, April 22, 2002 4:05 PM
Subject: Re: Attn: Wanda and all Re: Allergy to meds, etc.
> 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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