Anyone else here get allergic reactions to metal?

[jus_the_facts]

...those idiot men who changed out my spigots in my bathroom today...that I ranted about earlier...left metal shavings all in my tub...I had to clean up their massive mess they left o' course...now my eyes and lips are swelling and my tongue feels thick too...and a rash on my face...hands and arms....I took an antihistamine but it hasn't kicked in yet....bastardos...so much for going anywhere for my birthday tomorrow now that I look and feel like total crap! If it weren't for bad luck I'd have no luck at all it seems...BAH! x(

[Screaming Lord Byron]

Yeah. Particularly Def Leppard.

That sounded even lamer in my head!

[jus_the_facts]

6. yeah I almost put not heavy metal bands in there too.....

...as I just knew somebody would say that LOL!! :D

[Screaming Lord Byron]

7. Sorry. I couldn't resist.

It's an illness you know.

[Richardo]

1. Off subject, but Happy Birthday!

You might be reacting to some adhesives or solvents they left behind. Did you hire these guys or are you a renter? Most reputable contractors clean up after themselves.

Hope you're feeling better soon.

[jus_the_facts]

10. Thank you so much for the b-day wish...

....I rent and they NEVER clean up their messes...and I've had reactions to metal before...just not this severe.:evilfrown:

[rogerashton]

2. Nickel is an allergen. It gets me, but

not like that -- very slowly. Don't let this get out of control. If it doesn't improve real soon, get treatment.

[jus_the_facts]

8. I will..thank you....

:)

[jedicord]

3. Not to Scare You

Hey - what you are experiencing is hives -- and with the tongue thickening it sounds as if you are in the beginning of anaphylactic shock. This can be life threatening (I know, I have to carry an epi-pen, filled with adrenalin).

Please, if you're alone make sure you can call 911 if the antihistimines don't kick in quickly and you're breathing becomes labored.

There's no telling what got to you, I personally am allergic to some metals, mostly have a problem with jewelery (damn the luck).

[prolesunited]

11. I agree

The tongue thickening and lips swelling is NOT a good sign. This is far more than a mild allergic reaction and requires IMMEDIATE medical attention. Call your doctor, call the ER but do something!

When it is this severe, just taking an antihistamine will not be enough.

[jus_the_facts]

20. It's not getting any worse...but I will definitely stay away from my tub.

...this is juuuust great...can't even wash the crap off..since it's all in the bottom and sides of my bathtub....I will be careful make sure it doesn't get any worse. x(

[jus_the_facts]

12. Thank you...yeah I can't wear earrings or bracelets....

....even gold ones anymore....I read in a book the other day that stainless steel gives off chromium and some other type of reaction when exposed to body fluids or saline solutions....freaked me out concidering they use stainless steel for surgery and replacement bones and joints...freaked me out :scared:

[Elidor]

4. I have really horrible reactions to uranium...

But you saw that coming, didn't you? Okay, so I'm a smartass. Happy birthday anyway. :toast: Go out anyway and have fun.

[jus_the_facts]

14. LOL yeah I did......hopefully it'll be gone....

.....thank you for the birthday wish!! :)

[mourningdove92]

5. Yes, I have allegic reactions to metal.

I have real problems in Vegas...all those coins....I break out every time from handling the coins then inadverdantly touching my face.

[jus_the_facts]

18. yep...went to the riverboat casino close to here...

....same thing...had to quit playin' slots and stick to blackjack...but blackjack was more fun I found out anyway!! :)

[TrogL]

9. My partner's allergic to nickel

He can't wear watches unless they have a platinum or plastic back.

He has to get earrings with special studs.

He reacts to bracelets and jewellery unless it's gold or titanium. The slightest contamination with nickel and he breaks out.

He can't wear some brand of jeans because he reacts to the metal button.

[jus_the_facts]

16. can't even wear gold in my ears anymore...

...a watch eats my arm up...ears the same way even gold...I can wear gold rings though...weird! :shrug:

[MaineDem]

22. That's me exactly

I can wear good gold and I had to get titanium eyeglass frames (with, when paired with the cost of my lenses, got REALLY expensive.)

The snap on my jeans caused me to be hospitalized for a while back in college. IT was the first time I had ever seen hydrocortisone and it's since become my best friend.

I have one watch I can wear and one gold necklace. Thankfully, I have some good earrings that don't bother me.

I'm facing knee replacement surgery at some point and I'm afraid of the surgical steel and the staples they use. My doc said it wouldn't be a problem but I'm not sure he understands what happens to me. Rash, itching, oozing...Ewwww

[jus_the_facts]

25. It's really horrible to have this....

....sorry you go through it as well. :(

[Frangible]

13. Happy birthday

That seems like a severe reaction, hope you are ok. I hear titanium is hypoallogenic.

[jus_the_facts]

17. Thank you....

...I hope it will be...not lookin' to good right now though! :)

[Cadfael]

15. I had to get titanium eyeglasses

my face started blistering everywhere my glasses touched them (and my ears too)...I'm not sure what metal the frames were

[jus_the_facts]

19. the ones I had did me the same way....

....even the cheap plastic shades will irritate where they touch my ears and the sides of my head. :(

[MaineDem]

23. I thought it was just me

And...Happy Birthday. :party:

[jus_the_facts]

26. Thank you....

...so much for the b-day wish....believe me it's not just you *sigh* :evilfrown:

[GumboYaYa]

21. I do.

I get welts anyplace I tough any alloy that has Nickel in it. My wife almost killed me with a metal watch once. Strangely enough, it was right after I purchased a new life insurance policy.

Benadryl or other antihistamines have always helped when I have a sever reaction.

[jus_the_facts]

24. I took an actifed and drank a cup o' coffee to jump start it.....

....it's helped but when I go into my bathroom again it's not helping much....can't even wash it off dammit!x( It really does suck majorly to have this reaction...I sho feel yer pain!;-)

:hi: thanks again!! :*

[leftofthedial]

27. no, but hip hop gives me hives

n/t

[jus_the_facts]

28. really....gives me gagin' dry heaves.....

:evilgrin: