Im so sorry to hear about this, Vi. I remember how excited you were about this, and that your migraines had decreased for a while.
at the same time im grateful you posted this. My mom is preparing to have her closure surgery in October in Germany. I dont know which device the dr. uses, but ive forwarded this info on to her as well. We have some metal allergies in our family, and i believe nickel is one of them.
Please let us know what happens. Thinking of you...
-Nina
On Aug 26, 2006, at 5:01 PM, Violet Flame wrote:
I have just been in touch with the company who makes Amplatzer, as I
have recently discovered that the FDA is looking into a study done at
USC about Amplatzer and nickel allergy. It seems that the device has
nickel in it, and many people are becoming allergic to the device. I
am, I was just tested by my allergist. The symptoms are unresolved
heart palpatations and increased migraine auras. I have had both of
these as of late, as well as hair loss and rashes. Now I do have
Lupus, and my Lupus (an auto immune disease like rheumatoid arthritis)
has been going insane since the surgery a year ago, but I have just
tested positive for the nickel allergy. This is not good.
Unfortunately the only treatment is that you have the implant removed,
and that takes open heart surgery. Not a happy option. I have a
wonderful article sent to me by the Amplatzer company about the USC
study and I will copy and post it when I get back home in a few days
from my vacations. In the meantime, here is an article I found
online, although it is not as comprehensive as the one I have.
Vi
http://www.invasivecardiology.com/jic/displayArticle.cfm?
articleID=article3359
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