Do I have a slight latex allergy?

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Symptoms of the latex allergy?

No, not condoms. I mean latex in general. What is a brief description of the symptoms? And yes, of course I'm going to the doctor to be tested for the latex allergy. I was just wondering if I have any of the common symptoms, other than severe itch, hives, watery eyes, runny nose, and tight throat. I recently had surgery and where they applied a latex adhesive is where the problem is! Or was I allergic to the steri-strips?

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Latex allergy can be mild or severe, with symptoms such as: * Itchy, red, watery eyes * Sneezing or...

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I have a latex allergy, my Mom said it's a "made up" allergy... help?

A few months ago I had a bad reaction to chap stick (which had petroleum in it). I did some research on it, and it said that a petroleum allergy could be connected to a latex allergy. When I used the chap stick my lips became swollen, red, scabby, and...

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Latex allergy is a legitimate allergy that affects a lot of people. If you get an offical ruling from...

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Can strong face wash cause a latex allergy?

I recently used liquid latex on my face to make wound effects, and 2 days later I had rashes in the spots that I applied the liquid latex. I know I do not have a latex allergy because I have used latex gloves many times and the liquid latex did not effect...

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you can develop a latex allergy at any point & time in your life...even those who don't have allergies...

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Help with latex allergy?

is it possible to have flare ups of a latex allergy? like, only be allergic to it every now and then? i work in a care home, so i'm constantly using lots of pairs of latex gloves on a regular basis, i can go for weeks, sometimes months with no problems...

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Not Necessarily, you don't have the full blown allergy that I have to it. But it's Getting there! So...

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My 4 year old son has been diagnosed with a latex allergy. I need to find latex-free underwear for him.?

He has had eczema, rashes and "itchies" for years and we've been searching for answers. A week and half ago, his allergy doc did 2 different tests for latex allergy and he was quickly positive for both. Anyhow, his worst areas are wrists, feet...

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I have a latex allergy as does my mother. What we do is we have to buy underwear that does not have...

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Would you consider this a latex allergy?

I want to have sex with my boyfriend (i'm 18) and i want to make sure i use a condom. However, i think i might have some sort of latex allergy. The last time i wore a band-aid, it left a red mark on my skin for weeks. Also this one time my friend snapped...

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it sure sounds like a latex allergy I have a severe reaction to latex That is how I reacted as a child...

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Do i have a latex allergy? help!?

I want to have sex with my boyfriend (im 18) and i want to make sure i use a condom. However, i think i might have some sort of latex allergy. The last time i wore a band-aid, it left a red mark on my skin for weeks. Also this one time my friend snapped...

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Allergic reactions to band-aids is quite common, it's the glue that causes the allergy not the plastic...

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Spermicidal lubes, latex allergy?

My girlfriend has a latex allergy, and experiences a burning sensation when I use a latex condom. We use non-latex condoms now, but we want to experiment with different types of lube. I have read that some people experience a burning sensation when using...

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Spermicide has an antibacterial property which disrupts the PH balance in the vagina, causing burning...

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Latex allergy getting severe fast.Doc not taking me seriously.Second opion or just suck it up?

I am a Personal Care Attendant and we are always are using latex gloves as they are much cheaper than the latex free.Which I now wear. So after many years of getting slight symptoms like Burning around the area touched by ANY latex,including condoms...

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If you have an allergy to latex, your employer is required by law to supply you with latex free gloves...

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Vaginal latex allergy?

Can a foul vaginal discharge be one of the symptoms of a vaginal latex allergy. I had sex using a latex condom and noticed afterwards swelling, burning, slight itching and an unusual disharge. My STD screening was negative so I'm assuming a vaginal allergy...

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this is something you'll have to take up with your doctor.... it's also possible that you have an allergy...

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