so..how exactly does an allergist test for latex allergy....my PCM wants to send me to an allergist and it down right scares the crap out of me.??

>From: "Debbie" <bama_er_nurse@...> >Reply-To: LANTERN@yahoogroups.com >To: LANTERN@yahoogroups.com >Subject: [LANTERN] RN with SEVERE latex allergy >Date: Fri, 01 Apr 2005 00:26:04 -0000 > > >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? > > >