Sally19863
South Africa
Today, I discovered that I have developed a latex allergy. I'm a third year medical student. FML
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Fall
Dead leaves, the first cold of the season and an umbrella flipped inside out: fall, the season of grace.
Same thing different taste
curiousminx
Morningside, Australia
Today, is my first day as a student nurse. It was also the first day I learnt I was allergic to latex gloves. FML
Anonymous
Clarks Summit, United States
Today, I had an allergy test. Not only was I allergic to 35 out of the 40 items, they also found out that I'm allergic to the latex gloves my doctor happened to be wearing. Now my entire back is covered in a rash that will last at least another week. FML
KMack
United States
Today, I went to the allergist. I found out that I am allergic to dogs, cats, wool, fleece, and pet dander. I'm currently planning to go to school to become a veterinarian. FML
Anonymous
Ring of fire
Today, I learned the hard way that I'm allergic to a particular brand of tampon. FML
Anonymous
United Kingdom
Today, I discovered that I have developed an allergy to salt water on my face. Now, every time I sweat or cry, I come up in a bright red rash. I am allergic to my own bodily fluids. FML
cat-astrophic
United Kingdom
Today, after 3 years of studying to be a veterinarian, I found out I may not be able to continue. It's not because I'm failing my classes, but because my body has developed an allergy to cats. FML
Dammit
Long Beach, United States
Today, I found out that I'm allergic to bacon. FML
Anonymous
United States
Today, I had a food allergy test done because of an ugly acne upswing, and after over a year of vegetarianism, I find out that I'm allergic to soy. FML
KCS
Australia
Extreme reaction
Today, I discovered I'm allergic to the new perfume I bought and now I smell like a hospital. FML
Why
Today, I finally went to have blood taken for an allergy test I really need. Afterwards, I had an allergic reaction to the bandaid they used on my arm. FML
Top comments
sundayporch 2
So? Most hospitals have stopped using latex gloves, anyway.
WhyTheFace4 0
#1- Okay, I won't.
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Saiyza 4
Actually, many pieces of medical equipment like tubing are made of latex to save money on medical equipment.
CCHSchick2 0
then u should kno latex is no longer used in hospitals
mamakinof2 0
Wow really? I had my son at the hospital the other day and guess what was everywhere? LATEX! The ONLY hospital in this area that does not use latex is the Children's Hospital 30 miles away. Don't believe me? Make some calls!
noonereally 6
Mom's a nurse, allergic to latex, uses an alternative
RealityFracture 0
it's called "nitrile". Most hospitals don't use latex anymore anyways. Idiot.
RickyPC33 0
some bright ass medical student
skylarbee 8
that's why they have latex free gloves.
mamakinof2 0
Wow all of these smart people saying to wear non latex gloves! That would be a perfect solution if only the other hundreds of employees weren't wearing latex! Perhaps this intelligent med student knows that latex can become airborne by others wearing latex especially powdered latex. Every time someone snaps on or off a latex glove they are producing latex particles. When a latex allergic person breathes in these particles they can indeed go into anaphylactic shock, I know, I've been there! I worked in a hospital for 5 yrs before my allergy appeared. A latex allergy is the type of allergy that worsens upon exposure. It may start out as itching or hives, but if you continue to be exposed it could get worse, including death. There are SOME latex safe hospitals, but not as many as you would think. Stay safe!
eldeeder 2
use nitrle, dumbass
nbkwolverine 0
all hospitals in the uk don't use latex gloves any more in case patients are allergic to latex! This is also the case for most countries! For a third year medic, you know sweet F A about your profession!!
gypsylexi 5
they make gloves without latex for people with that allergy