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By Dfacta - 13/05/2010 17:51 - United States

Today, I found out the reason I've been itchy for the last two weeks is because I'm now allergic to chlorine. I'm also a swimming instructor. FML

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By Anonymous - 21/02/2022 04:00 - Belgium - Tamines

Today, I'm starting to have a chlorine sensitivity. I'm a swimming teacher. FML

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By nobleach - 02/07/2009 14:05 - United States

Today, I was going to bleach my bikini line, as I have not been able to shave there due to some ingrown hairs, and I also have to lifeguard every day. As it turns out, I'm allergic to the bleach. There is now an angry red, burning rash on my crotch that you can see around my swimsuit. FML

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By Anonymous - 02/08/2009 12:45 - 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

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By Cantswim - 20/05/2009 15:45 - United States

Today, I had to go take swimming lessons because my mom has a fear I'll drown and I'm totally afraid of swimming anyway and never get anywhere near water. My instructor? A high school classmate of mine. My fellow swimming classmates? 5 and 6 year old kids. FML

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By Anonymous - 22/04/2013 18:42 - United States - Lebanon

Today, I found out that I am allergic to one of the preservatives that they put in aloe. I found this out after I put some on a severe sunburn I have. Not only am I sunburned, but now I am severely itchy as well. FML

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By Ashley Harn - 23/08/2018 18:30

Today, I found out I'm allergic to something in the city water. I've had itchy patches and rashes all over my body, but I can't afford to pay for the filtration system that would solve it. My landlord forbids any modifications to the shower and washing machine. FML

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By Anonymous - 15/07/2013 04:23 - United States - Clarks Summit

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

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By Noname - 13/02/2009 17:46 - United States

Today, I went to the gym to run. I ended up at the hospital because i went into anaphylactic shock. Apparently I'm allergic to exercise now. FML

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By ava_henryy - 30/04/2013 08:04 - United States - Moses Lake

Today, I had to be rushed to the hospital when I started sneezing uncontrollably and got a huge rash. It turns out I'm highly allergic to a chemical in most cleaning supplies. Great. I just got a job as a house cleaner for a very rich family. FML

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By Sally19863 - 30/08/2010 16:18 - South Africa

Today, I discovered that I have developed a latex allergy. I'm a third year medical student. FML

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orangesodaftw 0

Friday 14 May 2010 0:41

That completely sucks. Time for a career change.

Tikwichka 5

Friday 14 May 2010 0:51

Allergies are not always present from birth or childhood. They can develop from the environment in adulthood.

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TheIrishJaneDoe 8

Friday 14 May 2010 4:00

Please refer to posts 7,10, 27, 34, 41, 46, 63, or if you need the extra emphasis, 99. Thank you. Flipping Auntie Fannie's Panties (I wanna be just like hope!)

Emmaa01 5

Friday 14 May 2010 4:01

me too!

SassyScorpio73 0

Friday 14 May 2010 4:54

That totally sucks! Time for a career change?

blackllama 0

Friday 14 May 2010 4:56

how could you be trained and not be affected by chlorine then? fake.

TheIrishJaneDoe 8

Friday 14 May 2010 5:41

^srsly?! SRSLY?! SERIOUSLY?!  Go straight to 99. Do not pass go. Do not collect 200 dollars.

DLTsandwich 5

Friday 14 May 2010 7:18

haha irishjane you are crackin' me up XD

animepussy 0

Friday 14 May 2010 5:10

I am also alergic to chlorine worse for you because ur job is in water

twinny_sc 13

Friday 14 May 2010 5:32

Hey I'm allergic to chlorine too, but if you take an allergy pill right before you swim it lasts for 2 to 3 hours and you won't be itchy afterwards.

jvandy 0

Friday 14 May 2010 6:16

nah dude. you got crabs

shanster 3

Friday 14 May 2010 6:45

How do you work as a swimming instructor yet are allergic to chlorine? Where have you been getting your training to be a swimming instructor?

kirafaye 0

Friday 14 May 2010 6:56

To all the people who said the OP should have known earlier thats not true. Some allergies can take awhile to manifest. I am allergic to chlorine and it wasn't until I was 12 we figured it out after extensive testing. After that and filtering my water the majority of my asthma attacks stopped and I got a hell of a lot healthier as our tap water was high in chlorine.

gutzzzz 0

Friday 14 May 2010 7:24

Hmmmmm they should make a medication that negates the allergy!!! If only..... that would be awesome for you, but that sucks, cuz I'm sure if you did that as a job, you probably loved swimming too. Feel bad for you :/

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