--- Debbie Brown <bama_er_nurse@...> wrote:
Debbie you should be able to research data bases in
the Alabama are that have handled worker's comp cases
on contingency. Some may have already handled latex
allergy cases. I'll try to look up from this end.
Also if you type latex allergy in google you should be
able to find something... I'll look as well. If you
can find a Lawyer they maybe able to referr you to a
good allergist or vice-a-versa..
Hang in there....
Linda
> Hi Linda! I'm in Alabama, and no, I don't belong to
> a nursing association at present. I have had pretty
> bad reactions IN my allergists office, but no, he
> hasn't actually been present at one of the severe
> anaphylactic episodes I've had. I haven't talked
> with a lawyere because I can't afford to pay for one
> right now with my limited income, and I've only been
> able to see the allergists allowed by my insurance
> and my company since they are paying for my
> treatment related to the workman's comp claim....
> Any suggestions? I don't know where else to turn.
> I've been offered a job recently with hospice, if my
> Dr will agree, but I can have allergic rx ANYWHERE!
>
> Linda Murphy <mrphylnd@...> wrote:
> --- 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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