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Can An IUD Cause Copper Allergy?
I have had copper IUD for 8 months and for the past 4 months I have had a rash on different parts of my body. Could this be from a copper allergy to the IUD? I have been taking Prednisone and the rash went away but came back as soon as I stopped the steroid?
Mon, 23 Jun 2014
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It may not be related to the copper IUD.
The prednisolone would dampen the immune response and once you are re exposed to the allergen the rash would restart.
Since you are unsure about the source of the allergy, you may want to consider allergy testing.
This may be done as a blood test or as skin prick testing.
I hope this helps
It may not be related to the copper IUD.
The prednisolone would dampen the immune response and once you are re exposed to the allergen the rash would restart.
Since you are unsure about the source of the allergy, you may want to consider allergy testing.
This may be done as a blood test or as skin prick testing.
I hope this helps
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