Re: Sulfa drug allergy same as sulfur allergy?

[Guest guest]

Sulfa allergy and sulfur intolerance are two different things. (I

checked with a dr before taking DMSA) I have sulfa allergy and I do

fine with DMSA. I can imagine it would be possible though, to have

sulfa allergy AND sulfur intolerance...

>

> I am planning to start chelating along with my children next week. I

> have always been told I have a sulfa drug allergy - apparently it

gave

> me severe hives as a child. I was very young, 3 years old maybe. I

> have never had trouble with sulfur foods, but was just curious if

> having a sulfa drug allergy would be something to consider before

> using DMSA? I just had my amalgams removed so I can't take ALA yet

> and was going to do DMSA AC style for awhile. Anyone know if I

> shouldn't?

> Thanks!

> Wyndie

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