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Re: Latex allergy and other symptoms
From: William F. von Almen, II, MD, FACOG (anonymous@obgyn.net)
Mon, 7 Apr 2003 08:35:54 -0500 (CDT)
Maggie
I suggest visiting your doc.
At Sun, 6 Apr 2003, maggie wrote:
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>I've noticed a burning feeling after sex lately and I'm wondering if I
>could somehow be allergic to latex? It does not happen with any
>touching, only with a condom. But it's never happened before. I am 99%
>certain I don't have an STD, but there have been a couple of other
>strange things which I'm not sure are connected. I have been getting
>what I thought were canker sores, but they are filled with a watery
>substance and pop like pimples, but don't hurt at all. And I have a
>tiny bump on my vulva, which was not there before. Could it be a
>pimple? Could these symptoms all be connected? And should I have this
>checked out? I'm strapped for cash and don't want to have to go to the
>doctor, but I certainly will if necessary. Thanks very much!
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William F. von Almen, II, MD, FACOG
Chairman, Editorial Advisory Board
Pregnancy and Birth Section
Private Practice
New Orleans, La.
*Please understand I can not respond to private emails.
*These comments are for educational purposes only. They are
not meant to take the place of an examination by a qualified
health care provider. They are not intended to be the start
of a physician-patient relationship.
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