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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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rootbear75 0

Thursday 10 June 2010 14:13

time for a career change

thathairydude 0

Friday 16 July 2010 4:47

it's not an fml just go to a pool that uses bromine instead of chlorine. easy fix.

Inspired22 11

Saturday 15 January 2011 10:51

I have wonderful news for you...almost no one uses Chlorine in pools anymore anyway! They use Bromine! So you are good. :-)

K8e92 0

Monday 7 February 2011 19:22

I'm allergic to chlorine too. It sucks so bad

cupcakecatie 0

Sunday 13 February 2011 3:00

Sorry to say but this just made my day I thought I was the only one who had this bizarre allergy. I developed it in 6th grade when swimming class was mandatory for the whole year, they didn't think my excuse was "valid" enough. It sucks because I love swimming :(

cindiarystrue 0

Monday 20 June 2011 17:46

ahaha there's a girl in my gym class who's allergic to chlorine too! whenever we swim in the school pool the guys try to splash her

alizzette_nabash 6

Thursday 7 July 2011 9:02

benadryl and anti itch about 15 mins before going in. i'm allergic to it too.

Livzii 5

Wednesday 19 October 2011 22:57

how come you know how to swim and have trained as an instructor, yet haven't swum in a chlorinated pool before?????

Sillabub 15

Friday 12 April 2013 1:57

One can develop allergies over time, you know. Sincerely, the girl who cannot eat peanuts anymore. I really miss Snickers....

JJAY2011 6

Saturday 7 January 2012 1:37

Maybe you can get a job somewhere with a salt water system

fml491 4

Friday 24 August 2012 23:49

But that doesn't make any sense? To be a swimming instructor you need to know how to swim and have to have taken lessons. You would have known as a child you were allergic. Your story is completely fake

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