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John & Linda,
Unfortunately, I have had some experience with gold allergy. I
laughed at the Dermatologist when he even suggested it. The truth of
the matter is, that you can be sensitized to just about anything.
I was an award winning bench jeweler for over 18 years. I had a gold
(18K+) crown installed in my mouth, and after 2-3 years, the mucosa
in my mouth absorbed the metal. Your skin has a natural barrier to the
filings, but your mouth doesn't.
Over time, I became sensitized to the gold itself. I was tested
(twice) with all the metals, and the only positive reaction was to the
gold. NOT the silver, copper, nickel, or zinc I was tested on. I
suppose it is possible to develop an allergy to silver. Your trouble
seems to be airborne though, if I were to guess. (Medical disclaimer
implied) Is there mold in your environment that wasn't around before?
By all means, get more than adequate ventilation. Go all out on that.
I had to give up bench work. I went out with a bang though. I had one
of 32 designs voted "best of show" by region, at the 2000 JA Show in
NY. See: http://www.dyber.net/md_finished.htm
I had the crown replaced with a Palladium/silver alloy, and have had
no irritation since. I still have trouble with exposure to gold
filings, but I control it with the highest power cortisone you can get
with a prescription. Needless to say, I avoid both as much as I can.
The effects of the allergy can be seen at my old web site, now
maintained by my brother: http://www.goldart.net/allergy.htm
There is no reward in working all day in pain, or bleeding while
tying your son's skates. I don't look back, but I'm moving forward as
an Asst. General Manager of one of the Jared stores in the Chicagoland
area. They have a shop, and it allows me to design, and pass on the
bench work.
To all that may see this on your hands, get rid of the gold dental
work before it progresses as far as it did with me. If I had known, I
would have spent anything to get the gold out.
Thanks for bringing the list (back) to my attention Howard -- John
Christensen, G.G. johncgg AT earthlink.net Rep.
for Michael M. Dyber Gemstone Carvings, see- http://www.dyber.net Fun
on wheels http://www.home.earthlink.net/~johncgg/john/elcamino.htm
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