Re: Why us?? Do we have anything in common in our medical
From: angela (alegna2017@aol.com)
Tue May 11 22:21:09 2010
At Thu, 6 May 2010, angela wrote:
>
>Hi Sara,
>Thats an interesting thought. I too have latex allergies and also to
>certain antibiotics.
>I think one of my underlying factors though is also the metal work in my
>spine. THey went though my abdomen to put it in there and I am pretty
>sure any implant can act as a trigger to form adhesions.
>AS an aside, On the subject of adhesions ( I am a veterinarian) I seem
>to remember that rabbits are also genetically predisposed to forming
>adhesions! maybe we have something in common!
>
>--
>Angela
>
>At Thu, 6 May 2010, Sara wrote:
>>
>>Has anyone else wondered why only certain people get adhesions from
>>surgery? This doesn't happen to everyone.
>>
>>I noticed Karin mentioned allergies. I also have allergies to latex,
>>nickel and certain foods and medications. Anyone else have them?
>>
>>I'm just curious as to why we're the chosen few. Are we genetically
>>predisposed or could it be other factors.
>>
>>If you think of something that is a common denominator for us, please
>>post it.
>>
>>Thanks,
>>Sara
>
I am allergic to PCN,sulfa,levaquin,IV-contrast dyes & have seasonal
allergies.So there may be some correllation? Oh yeah I am allergic to nickel
as well.