--- Debbie <bama_er_nurse@...> wrote:
Hey Debbie I was Dx in 95.  I'm sorry to hear about
your problems associated with this allergy.  I hope
you have a good Lawyer and suggest that you find a new
allergist.  Has this allergist been present with your
episodes of anaphylaxis? What state are you in?  I am
a client with Massachussett Rehabilitation I've been
with them on and off over the years trying to find
perspective work..  It's not easy.  Do you belong to a
nursing association?
Linda 
>
> Hi. My name is Debbie.I'm an RN in the nursing field
> for >11 years
> who developed first latex sensitivity about 4-5
> years ago,that
> progressed to severe allergy with anaphylasis. I've
> been out on
> workman's comp for > 1 year now and will never be
> able to work in a
> hospital or clinical setting again.  Finding a job
> is almost - once
> any prospective employer finds out about my allergy,
> I DON'T get the
> job. I can and do have reactions any and everywhere.
> I've had severe
> reactions after eating in fast food restaurants, in
> Wal-mart, any
> store with balloons up, even going to my allergy
> doctor I get sick. 
> But... my allergist says I'm not disabled.  I'm
> devastated that I
> cannot work in my lifelong chosen profession.  Is
> there any hope for
> people in the medical field with severe latex
> allergy? 
>
>
>
>



           
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