My Health Challenge With Nickel Allergy

My Health Challenge With Nickel Allergy

Are you searching for information about a nickel allergy or nickel poisoning? Did you know that an allergic reaction to nickel is second to poison oak in the United States, and the numbers keep growing?

I never dreamed I would ever have a skin allergy. Like many women, I want to look my best. As a professional speaker, I enjoy wearing brightly-colored clothes and my trademark — two different colored shoes — to advertise for National Two Different Colored Shoes Day®, http://www.nationaltwodifferentcoloredshoesday.com/. I delight in wearing dramatic make-up and enhancing my expressive brown eyes with eyeliner, shadow, and mascara.

However, I am going public with unattractive and untouched photos in this series because it may contribute to the health and welfare of others. With the heart of a teacher, my main reason for documenting this is to cut the learning curve for any of you who need information about this puzzling health issue. My second reason is to explain why I have been so silent on my blog, social networking, and also limiting my speaking engagements.

When an illness knocks you on your ass,

you should stay down and relax for a while before trying to get back up. 

~Candea Core-Starke

The Journey Begins . . . Nickel Allergy Rash