tygerlylli
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I have a problem with metal jewelry i.e. nickel free, sterling silver etc... They make my ears hurt when wearing earrings or any kind of jewelry. When the metal meets my skin it just turns color like black or something.
I have to wear Titanium eye frames because if I used other metals they would turn colors and leave my skin green, sore and bumpy.
I went last week (October 3, 5 and 7th) to see a Dermatologist for metal testing. He did the test and it showed nothing. I then asked why is it when I wear metal jewelry that I get a bad reaction to the metal. He is puzzled? He then proceed to tell me he wants to see how I react so, I have to wear metal jewelry for three days this week and come back on October 13th. This is the kicker. He told me the allergy test I just took was expired in DECEMBER 2010.:hate-shocked: I was shocked when he first told me and now that I had time to think about it I am furious.:hissyfit:
My surgery is scheduled for October 24th but, if I have to go through another allergy test it will be the week before my surgery. My surgeon's office needs time to order me the right kind of prothesis for my RTKR. Don't get me wrong I want to know if I am allergic to metal before I get my RTKR but, I am upset at the dermatologist and his staff for not checking for the expiration date.:hissyfit:
My family has already requested off for my surgery and my follow-up appointment with the surgeon. The jobs they work it is not easy for them to get days off or switch days with someone else. I can drive myself to the hospital but obviously I can't drive myself back home after I am discharged from the hospital.
I hope and pray everything works out.:yes 4: I know everything happens for a reason but, this could have been avoided if the dermatologist and his staff had checked their supplys in the first place.:hissyfit:
Thanks for letting me vent:yes 4:.
I have to wear Titanium eye frames because if I used other metals they would turn colors and leave my skin green, sore and bumpy.
I went last week (October 3, 5 and 7th) to see a Dermatologist for metal testing. He did the test and it showed nothing. I then asked why is it when I wear metal jewelry that I get a bad reaction to the metal. He is puzzled? He then proceed to tell me he wants to see how I react so, I have to wear metal jewelry for three days this week and come back on October 13th. This is the kicker. He told me the allergy test I just took was expired in DECEMBER 2010.:hate-shocked: I was shocked when he first told me and now that I had time to think about it I am furious.:hissyfit:
My surgery is scheduled for October 24th but, if I have to go through another allergy test it will be the week before my surgery. My surgeon's office needs time to order me the right kind of prothesis for my RTKR. Don't get me wrong I want to know if I am allergic to metal before I get my RTKR but, I am upset at the dermatologist and his staff for not checking for the expiration date.:hissyfit:
My family has already requested off for my surgery and my follow-up appointment with the surgeon. The jobs they work it is not easy for them to get days off or switch days with someone else. I can drive myself to the hospital but obviously I can't drive myself back home after I am discharged from the hospital.
I hope and pray everything works out.:yes 4: I know everything happens for a reason but, this could have been avoided if the dermatologist and his staff had checked their supplys in the first place.:hissyfit:
Thanks for letting me vent:yes 4:.