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Re: Attn: Wanda and all Re: Allergy to meds, etc.
From: anonymous (anonymous@obgyn.net)
Tue Apr 23 02:30:37 2002
Kayla,
Geez, that is a frightening allergic reaction!!! Poor you! Makes endo a
piece of cake - seriously. I'm sorry you have such a horrible allergy.
I hope you never have to experience that reaction again.
At Mon, 22 Apr 2002, Wanda wrote:
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>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:
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>> >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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