Today, a friend who visited me a week ago with "allergy rashes" told me that it's actually scabies, and she hopes I didn't catch it from her. It takes 2-6 weeks for the symptoms to show and I can't use the medication for it anyway because I'm pregnant. FML
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Halloween
A failed costume, stolen candy and a very real scare: Halloween, the one night when fear is allowed.
Today, I was woken up at 2 in the morning by my wife frantically saying something about her having scabies, and that I had to take her to the ER. It turned out to be eczema. FML
Today, even though I'm the most neat freak germophobe there is, I was diagnosed with scabies. FML
Today, I found out I'm allergic to the pills my doctor prescribed for coughing, which I really need because I ripped a muscle in my stomach. Now my whole upper body is covered in a terrible itchy rash. I also found out it will last for at least another week. FML
Today, I learned that the blisters that popped up this morning on my hands and feet are a result of a virus that takes two weeks to fully heal. After I told my roommates to be careful, one of them decided that NOW was a good time to tell us she had it last week. FML
Today, I found out I have herpes. I'm 9 months pregnant and have only been with my husband. It just so happens that our roommate just got over herpes. I thought they were just spending time together, bonding. FML
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
Today, after 4 days of using anti-itch cream for what pharmacists and nurses have called “an allergic reaction”, I was diagnosed with shingles. FML
Today, I finally got prescribed something for my skin problems. The good news: It works really well. The bad news: When the doctor said one of the potential side effects was a "horrible rash," she really meant it when she said, "horrible." I swear to God, I was about to rip my chest open, due to it itching so hard. FML
Today, my sister found out she contracted ringworm and scabies from her best friend's rescued kittens. The entire family now has to be treated to prevent it from spreading. There are 7 people in our house and none of us have health insurance. FML
Today, my friend let me borrow a pair of jeans. I found out I'm allergic to her laundry detergent when I broke out in a rash everywhere that the jeans touched. FML
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Soniarita 18
That's very inconsiderate of your friend to do knowing you're pregnant. Hope you didnt catch anything.
Emma1562 35
I hope you didn't catch anything, your friend is very inconsiderate to potentially put you through that!
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nattlecakes 19
I'm not sure why everyone is telling her to rid that friend from her life... She thought it was a harmless rash didn't she? Unless the friend knew it was scabies the whole time and lied, in that case yeah maybe get a new friend...
Punkgirl4554 20
I feel really really bad for you. My sister had brought scabies into the house. Since you are pregnant take and oatmeal bath along with tea tree oil. It really does help. Trust me!
brew44 15
Scabies can be treated with a lotion. It's not hazardous and can be used on children as well.
latchhooker 17
I get allergic rashes all the time since I'm VERY sensitive/allergic to fragrance & masking fragrance (perfume and cologne) and essential oils. If I'm around people who are wearing some, I get itchy but can deal with it. If they are wearing a lot, it is hard to breathe and I'm really itchy. If it's in the air (people spray it so it is on their skin or the defusers, potpourri, etc.) I am barely breathing (forcing myself to breathe until I can get away from it), my skin turns beet red, I have hives, and I am scratching with anything and everything I can get my hands on (including fingernails, teeth, scissors, counters and walls, etc.). Even after I start bleeding, I don't care. I am way to itchy to stop. I have scars from this. My doctor verified that it is allergies but she couldn't give me allergy medicine to take after I am exposed (I have a lot of goofy allergies). Baking soda works wonders.
latchhooker 17
Without a sense of smell, I often don't know that I've been exposed until I react.
Tyrex26 6
I'm just gonna hope she thought it was a rash and then ****** up. I really hope everything turns out okay.
loubabe69 19
Some friend. Look online, you might be able to find a natural of non- poisonous way to deal with it. So sorry.
butterfli_murt 3
buy dermsil off of amazon, it's a sulfer mix and safe for baby. it saved the shit out of me. if it burns and itches when you put it on it means its them them. also stay on the cool side it keeps them inavtive. it nay not get rid of them all but it will help so much until you can take the pills or permiyherine cream
butterfli_murt 3
you shpukdnt get it unless the infected area was directly on your skin
tigerbite 3
the only way you would catch it is if you had long skin to skin exposure or wore her clothing within 24 hours. they need a host or they die. unless you were trying on clothes with her or had sex, you're most likely fine.
willsnow18 11
scabies babies