Sally19863
South Africa
Today, I discovered that I have developed a latex allergy. I'm a third year medical student. FML
Collection
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
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sundayporch 2
So? Most hospitals have stopped using latex gloves, anyway.
WhyTheFace4 0
#1- Okay, I won't.
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Kawaiichan42 3
Every doctor's office/medical clinic I've been in in the last few years has latex-free gloves because it's such a common allergy. Quit complaining and invest in some.
Zebidee 9
Why don't we just elect someone to say "latex free gloves are easily available, and a simple solution to your problem" once and then just thumbs up the living hell out of it?
Slimma 20
why complain about having a latex allergy being a medical student. I mean a real medical student would know that there are other types of gloves out there. smh.
konpaito 5
that sucks.. I feel really bad for you. but third year?? you've never worn latex gloves until now? I hope there will be an alternative. good luck
cuttz911 3
There are many alternatives to latex when it comes to gloves. I don't have an allergy to latex but as a CNA I use the non latex ones so I don't develop one. As for condoms, use lamb skin.
cstevanus 4
lamb skin... gross. i just dont like the idea of a lambs skin on me. luckly i dont have an allergy as far as i know
sweetartlp 0
nitril gloves.... ever heard of em?
Cloud6221 0
I'm sure others have said it but I'll say it anyway. This is not a FML! I've only been an EMT for a year and I know they most facilities don't use latex gloves. A lot of people have latex allergies, so even if your whole staff doesn't have latex allergies, you still need non latex gloves because the chance you PTs will have a latex allergy is pretty big. Now if your FML was, "Today, I bought a huge box of latex condom to save some money. Turns out I'm allergic to latex. I know what my friends are getting for presents this year. FML" That I could see being a problem. This is just a stupid FML.
Major_General 10
Ever occur to you that one of these follows the other?
Hillbilly_Deluxe 3
4 words- latex free nitrile gloves
remy3106 10
use vinyl!!!