It Seems I’m Allergic To School – Literally?
Posted by: Alan in Contact Dermatitis, tags: Allergic, Literally, School, Seems
The past two days (Monday + Wednesday, as we had Tuesday off) that I’ve gone to school, I’ve come home with red blotchy skin, covering my arms and legs, that itches like a b*tch.
Even using Benedryl, hasn’t helped that much. =[
It’s now starting to spread, to other parts of my body.
I’ve missed a lot of school so far (about six days of absentees and–plus two days I was there that I participated in a peer-leadership training program), so I’d hate to miss more school. I just couldn’t stand the idea of sitting through classes, unable to focus because of the pain caused from the itchiness in my arms and legs.
The nurse said right away that I have contact dermatitis.
Now, I’m just faced with the dilemma of going to school or not tomorrow. Plus–any tips on how to deal with the contact dermatitis?
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December 30th, 2009 at 3:08 pm
Do you have the rash only at school or does it occur at home too? If only at school, there could be something that you are contacting that you are allergic too. Maybe the chemicals that the janitors use to clean the school. Maybe you need to go to a dermatologist and see what they can do to help.
I would hate to go to school too if I had a rash like that.
December 30th, 2009 at 8:15 pm
sick building syndrome.
it sounds like im making it up but thats what its called.
sometimes there are harmful elements in the air that cause many people in a building to get sick.
phytoremediation is often used in mild cases.
December 30th, 2009 at 8:51 pm
maybe are you doing any activities that you havent done before
it could be an alergic reaction
December 30th, 2009 at 10:37 pm
The exact same thing happened to me.
I had huge hives, pain-full joints and I was soooo itchy.
Dermatitis isn’t usually like that.
I was in hospital for 6 days and they took many blood tests.
It turned out to be a severe allergic reaction.
Have you had anything different or changed any products?
I have been taking antibiotics and had the cervical cancer vaccination.
The doctors believe that either of those are the cause.
But, saying this…it is difficult to determine what the cause of the allergic reaction is.
If it gets worse or you lips of tongue swell, please go to the doctor as it may be SERIOUS.
I hope you get better and good luck =]