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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fishycanswim 0
Speak to someone about purchacing latex-free gloves.
worms85 0
they now have available non latex gloves. as a busing student, most of my classes had them available to students . I'm sure if you just ask, they have a substitute... good luck!
crazyj12006 3
wear nitriles or vinyl gloves
AtrumMessor 1
Latex free or powderless gloves, mate. They suck but they work.
ALincoln 0
You're a THIRD year? That's disgusting. Now I know why we nurses have to save you're asses all the time. It took you three years I touch a patient!!! You should be ashamed or embarrassed you had the balls to post this.
Cinn_fml 23
Erm, you know how people can gain allergies through overuse/over exposure of something. It's also possible that the OP already had a minor intolerance to latex that has become a lot worse because they've been using latex gloves for three years.
fauna80 0
Why, oh why can critical thinking not be taught? Let's break it down: some pts have latex allergies, meaning you can't use latex on them. Therefore, they have entire kits of latex-free equipment: foleys, NGTs, and even-gasp- latex-free GLOVES!!! Imagine the possibilities!
Cinn_fml 23
According to the alevel system critical thinking can be taught... :P
starile 20
Yeah, I was about to say, this person JUST found out they have a latex allergy-- being a 3rd year med student is pretty mature, have they never had sex before? I'd imagine they'd find out school is she came in contact with condoms, but apparently not o.o
Irraesh 2
omg you people are stupid! allergies change. she didn't always have it. she just got it i assume. you could be allergic to latex tommorrow. so shut your god damn mouth if you dont know what your talking about.
stubby84 0
they make non latex stuff stop whining
Kawaiichan42 3
129: Allergies can randomly develop/worsen over time. I'm guessing the latex gloves Op was using on a regular basis ended up irritating her hands.