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Laser Hair Removal and Stomach Nausea?

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Brc0519Jan 8, 2013

I started getting laser hair removal in April this past year on my stomach. Around that time, I started becoming severely nauseated. I have had sonograms, X-rays, blood work, I have been tested for gluten allergies, changed my eating habits, been on all natural supplements, had lower GI panels done, you name it I have been checked for it. No Drs have mentioned anxiety because I don't display other symptoms. The nausea usually starts around the time of my treatments. Anyway this is linked?

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Dr. Dina D. Strachan, MD
Dr. Dina D. Strachan, MD
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Answered on Jan 17, 2013
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Dr. F. Victor Rueckl, MD (in memoriam)
Dr. F. Victor Rueckl, MD (in memoriam)
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Answered on Jan 10, 2013
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