Work related alergies

Posts: 15 · Joined: 25 Feb 2005 Posts: 15 Location: Midland, Texas

For some odd reason lately I have had break outs of hives at work.
Everytime I take time off I get somewhat better. I go to work then I break out in hives a few days later. Sad

It all started Sept 14, 2005 with angioedema. Boy did I ever look like a madduck that mornig as my top lip swelled to an enormus size. Razz

Anyone have any thoughts about it. I need to work
So far I work about 2 to 3 days then take off 3 to 4 days. Not much of a pay check at the end of the pay period. And my doctor bills are getting high because I had to visit the ED 4 times as well. Rolling Eyes

Posts: 15 · Joined: 25 Feb 2005 Posts: 15 Location: Midland, Texas

nursemadduck wrote:

For some odd reason lately I have had break outs of hives at work.
Everytime I take time off I get somewhat better. I go to work then I break out in hives a few days later. Sad

It all started Sept 14, 2005 with angioedema. Boy did I ever look like a madduck that mornig as my top lip swelled to an enormus size. Razz

Anyone have any thoughts about it. I need to work
So far I work about 2 to 3 days then take off 3 to 4 days. Not much of a pay check at the end of the pay period. And my doctor bills are getting high because I had to visit the ED 4 times as well. Rolling Eyes

Posts: 26 · Joined: 16 Sep 2005 Posts: 26 Location: Ohio

Is it a latex allegy? At my work we have gone to all non-latex gloves and that helped a lot of our staff.

Posts: 15 · Joined: 25 Feb 2005 Posts: 15 Location: Midland, Texas

I do not know. I have stopped using Latex. But we still have Latex on our Unit.
I see a new Doctor Oct 14. Hope he can find a clue. Smile

I worked lastnight and I have some hives today. I can not continue to be sick nor can I aford to miss work. Embarassed

Thanks for the input.
Also I have checked with housekeeping to see if they are using any new cleaners. Confused

Anyone else have an idea?