Today, I found out I'm allergic to mosquito repellent. I fly out on a two month trip to India on Saturday. FML
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amc597 28
Isn't there a little clip on mosquito repellent that you don't have to spray on your body?
haileyrows 26
That'll come back to bite ya in the ass
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mds9986 24
That bites.
tranced_ 45
I'm mosquito and I find this offensive.
Chicagoillinois 18
(this is so op will see.) look up natural repellents you can make my mom has some it makes you smell like pickles but works great?
Anti_Sora 31
24, I'm offensive and I find this mosquito.
Wer3Wolf3 16
That sucks OP. Whenever I get bit by a mosquito I get a rash so bad it usually covers the entire limb that I was bit on. Hope your trip goes well!
potato_meat 12
I doubt this is real. How could OP go 15+ years (assuming he's older than that) without using bug spray?
amc597 28
Isn't there a little clip on mosquito repellent that you don't have to spray on your body?
kendalbear 16
Yeah but it sucks.
gosh_mate 30
There are some natural alternatives too, even taking the B1 supplement for a while
spudking 19
I was told in no uncertain terms never to trust that stuff by the doctor, the travel nurse and the guy trying to sell it.
Emmaray 16
Oh man... I hope you can identify what exactly you are allergic to in the repellent and find something else to use instead! I'm sorry OP :-/. At least you found out before you get there though!
WCARlover 35
there are alternatives!! that does suck though :/ hope you find something that works for you!
whysobeachy 37
I live in India, and actually, the mosquito scene here isn't as bad as it's mase out to be. Plus, the number of mosquitoes decreases drastically during the winter. I think OP will survive.
Kristrunkrr8 4
I have used lemongrass oil (citronelle), just a little dab on each wrist, neck, middle of the back and stomach, on each thigh and on top on each foot. It works for me. I just make sure I reapply every night, maybe twice. Plus I smell great with the oil. The scent can be strong at first but it's enough to put just a tiny tiny tiny amount on each spot. There are other oils like peppermint, eucalyptus and more.
Mauskau 36
30, I think mosquitoes tend to go for those that aren't from the same area as them, so those on holiday are tastier than those that are local. That and from my own experience they prefer paler skinned people (they go for my mum and sister who burn in the sun rather than me who tans instead).
theBalloonPerson 26
Lemongrass (Citronella) might be what OP is allergic to. Its found in a lot of mosquito repellents.
whysobeachy 37
Actually, #80, I'm going to have to disagree with you on the latter. My best friend is darker than me, and whenever we're out at night, if there are any mosquitoes around, they make it a point to attack her. My theory is that they go for fleshier people. I'm actually underweight, and so is my mum. Mosquitoes generally tend to avoid the both of us. Also, do forgive me for the typo. I meant made, not mase.
villetf 11
Isn't there any other brands that doesn't contain what you're allergic to? Ask a doctor.
emeraldisle 30
There has to be a alternative you can use to repellent. Otherwise you're gonna have to wear a mosquito net all the time.
trellz17 19
That would be hilarious to see.
haileyrows 26
That'll come back to bite ya in the ass
MsConfusedd 27
It depends where in India you go, but when I went I saw almost no mosquitos. As long as you're on anti malarials and sleep with a net or in closed rooms you'll be fine
brownapple 22
Dengue is running in India like wild fire, maybe that's why its an FML moment
sanchitgoyal 27
you got to get your facts right! Dengue is insome parts of New Delhi. nothing like "wild fire in India".
beingaloneisfun 22
I had the same problem of being allergic to store-bought repellents, so I made my own. If you can get peppermint oil, lemon oil, and vanilla extract then just mix two tablespoons of peppermint and vanilla then three-four of lemon.
blazerman_fml 17
I heard rubbing toothpaste on your private parts can work miracles too! :D