Re: Re: silicone hypersensitivity?

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In a message dated 7/11/2006 6:14:47 PM Eastern Standard Time, adkrick@... writes:

Has anyone been able to have their primary doctor run a silicone hypersensitivity test?

What is this test? A blood test?

Quite a few years ago, 2000 I think, an internal med doc (who is no longer around) did a Silicone Antibodies test on me. He said my levels weren't high, which shocked him--he thought it would come back with flying colors. Later on, I mentioned this while speaking with a practitioner at an ob-gyn office. She was familiar with Sil. Pois. and recalled a few cases she'd known of and told me the test can vary depending on how strong your immune system is that day -so that a negative Silicone Antibodies test is not an accurate marker. (Maybe you ladies can tell me more on that?)

Since then, I've tried to have this repeated, but other doctors here, in WV, now say that no one on the EAST coast does them!!! I think is a CROCK of bologna. I'd love to learn more about tests my doctor can do or send for -if anyone knows! I can't afford them if insurance does not cover them, but if there are any I will call and see if they're covered! ------Brigite