pm and nickel allergie

hi im new can anyone help plz.
had my pm fitted 10 years this is my second. first one only lasted 6 months after wire came out. i have had infections every 6-8 weeks for 10 years.red, swelling, pain, internal pain you name it making me feel really ill. at last i was sent for patch / skin testing found out today im allergic to nickel. does anyone know if there is nickle in pm and wires. got to wait till next week for pacing. thankyou. claire.

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Whelps over PM site

by trish4851 - 2013-06-25 07:06:06

I have had whelps (hive type appearance) over the site of my PM for approximately 6 months - on and off. This is my second PM and with the first one, I never had any issues. I'm thinking it is more the antibiotic they used as I am allergic to a number of antibiotics. The cardiologist wants to do a skin patch test but I truly don't think it will prove anything. I'm sorry others have had this problem but it makes me feel a little easier about the situation. The cardiologist also told me that if there is an allergy that I can have the PM extracted or put up with the intense itching and hives. Amazing!

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