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Allergic Reaction To Glue Used After Surgery


pasqualeb

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I had surgery two weeks ago for my parathyroid and elevated levels of calcium in blood tests. Surgery went very well except within 24 hours I developed a strong allergic reaction at the incision site. The area got very red , swollen and began to weep quite a bit. Sleep became impossible,went to the doctor and he removed the glue that is commonly used to cover the incision and stitches. Started on, anti-biotics and a steroid. I contacted the mfg of the glue and asked about possible gluten in the product. I was told no gluten. It is a blend of formaldehyde and a polymer, its common name is Durabond. Still have residual itching and redness but much better. Would hope no one else needs to go through that less than wonderful expierence, Has anyone else had that situation ever develope? thanks, pasqualeb

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GF Lover

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After my last surgery I had staples on top. My skin reacted with the metal. Unfortunately they could not remove them (7 inches of them) so I just used a topical. I've had incisions finished with the glue also but no problem for me. On an interesting note. A different surgery had about the same amount of staples on they were on my leg...no reaction to the staples. It was only at the more sensative area at the groin that reacted.

Make sure it is noted in your record the reaction to Durabond for future reference.

Colleen

pasqualeb

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thanks, I will have that on my medical records going forward...hope not to have any more surgeries........but one never knows,,,,,pasquale

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