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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branje 0
decent hospitals don't use latex anymore. so shut it, whiner.
eyb7 0
big whoop! I'm a med student and most students know that latex-free gloves are available.
Jaguarzone 0
Okay, at one point my doctor thought I was allergic to latex gloves, but it was actually dry skin. Anyways, he discussed with me that there are other options, latex-free gloves and condoms are out there, they do work. I knew that before he told me and somehow I assume you know that being a med student. If you didn't, I want to know where you plan on practicing so I can avoid you all together. I was pre-med at one point, they usually use non-latex gloves where I went to school to make it easier for those with a latex allergy. Just saying...
kenman884 2
Uh, that really isn't a problem. A lot of people are allergic to latex, so a lot of hospitals are/have switching/ed to a substitute. Source: Dr. Dad.
alexarose 0
I don't see what the big deal is.
CoronaR0na 0
there are gloves that are made out of sheep skin or another kind of plastic
Kanvis78 0
Everyone assumes she is refering to gloves, she obviously is refering to the rash on her rear end. duh . :)
Celt729 1
There are these magical things called nitrile gloves. They're for people who are allergic to latex. Geez maybe I should go to med school because clearly I know more than you.
crazycyka 0
they're called nitrile gloves genius. all medical facilities have them. you should probably find another career choice if you've made it this far and didn't know that.
TheBrenster 2
so what? use nitrile. it's more comfortable anyway.