- Golf club grips -- Suzanne, 20:40:37 07/31/10 Sat
Does anyone know if golf club grips are latex free? If so, what brands in particular.
Thanks!
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- Chewing Gum -- Lori, 21:45:32 02/18/08 Mon
Does chewing gum have any latex allergy ramifications?
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- Latex Free Underwear -- Kent Hager (Somewhat Undressed), 11:00:32 11/26/07 Mon
I have had a difficult time finding underwear that I can wear without haveing a latex alergy reaction from the elastic. Can someone recomend a manufacturer of men's underware that does not result in a latex reaction? I am fortunate in that I do not have a reaction unless my pores are open when perspiring.
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- Latex Allergy -- Judy, 20:03:49 04/12/12 Thu
I have a severe latex allergy. I have had several moderate reactions: hives, tightness in chest, itchy eyes. I also have had one severe reaction when exposed to balloon arches in a small room. This resulted in Anaphylaxis shock. My question is, Now that my allergy is type 1, severe, how much latex do I need to be exposed to before I have a reaction? For example, could the use of several latex rubber bands being taken on and off of documents within my reach cause a reaction? I left a meeting when this happened. I began getting flushed face and itchy eyes. Also needed to use my inhaler and took benedryl. Don't know if it was from rubber bands or simply other allergens.
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- Hotels that are latex free -- Bernie, 19:16:34 10/07/11 Fri
I was wondering if someone could tell me if they know of any hotels down in Orlando, Fl. where they do not wear latex gloves. I have a severe latex allergy and when I called Walt Disney World Resort they wear latex gloves to clean the rooms. I do not want to have a reaction.
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- Gaskets in front load washing machines -- Bernadette, 16:23:58 11/15/11 Tue
I have a severe latex allergy. I was wondering if someone could tell me if the know what the gaskets are made from on all front load washing machines. I have looked at them, and they appear to be rubber. I am having difficulty finding information out from the manufacturers.
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- Rubber Flooring - from recycled tires -- Sharon, 21:57:30 03/22/09 Sun
I had a dental consult on Friday and the waiting room was a black space age type play area for children that this dentist rents one day a week. Anyhow did my typical prep by calling ahead they are latex free, etc... When I showed up I made it to the counter to check in just as the room started to crazy, I made it to the hallway saying latex allergy.... I was having full anaphatic reaction, swelling, feeling faint and really not knowing what was happening. The assistant came out in the hallway to say, oh they use recycled tires as flooring and wall cover to protect the kids. Has anybody else experienced this or know of this type of flooring actually being used in medical facilities. I thought this was only for exterior use in playgrounds. Any links would be helpful.
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What are gaskets made of -- joanie, 19:05:47 10/23/11 Sun
I was wondering if someone can tell me if they know what the gaskets are made out of in front load washing machines.
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- What states no longer allow latex gloves in food prep? -- Amy, 16:57:09 05/21/08 Wed
Hi--
Just wondering which states have actually banned latex gloves in food preparations in restaurants. Thanks!
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- Kindle 3 -- Jo Notary, 17:07:17 08/03/11 Wed
Kindle 3 has a rubbery back, and I am not positive about the buttons. They may be rubbery too. Does anyone know if the Kindles contain Natural Rubber? I have been unsuccessful getting any answers, and I want to buy one. Thanks.
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- Allergic to MicroPhone Cables -- TC, 17:38:37 04/30/11 Sat
I am a singer and I am allergic to natural rubber latex. I am allergic to the microphone cables. Are there any companies that make non-latex cables? Or a way to cover the cables (without it looking horribly tacky)? I am also, sadly, allergic to tape (the adhesive glue) so tape isn't a viable option. Any ideas?
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- Reaction to Crocs -- Leslie, 08:50:33 04/29/10 Thu
I bought 2 pairs of Crocs at the outlet in Memphis Tenn. last summer. Everytime I wear them my toes tingle and itch. It will finally get so bad my entire foot will itch and swell. Has anyone else had this problem? I have allergies and am wondering if now I'm developing another one??
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- List of Restaurant Chains that do not use latex gloves -- Anne, 10:11:34 04/24/10 Sat
My son has a confirmed latex allergy, including one anaphylactic rxn to airborne exposure to a latex balloon.
I remember seeing a list of restaurant chains that do not use latex gloves. Does anyone know where I can find this list again?
Thank you.
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- Carpet and latex reaction -- Janine, 15:03:35 02/29/08 Fri
My daughter has a latex allergy. My inlaws laid new carpet, we stayed away for two months before we visited but she had a reaction. It was mild but still a reaction.
Now our church is getting new carpet. What is a safe amount of time to avoid exposure? Any ideas?
Thanks for any info.
Janine
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- passion flower -- jeannine richard, 09:31:35 03/15/10 Mon
I became very ill from taking passion flower supplements, I had no idea they were related to latex allergy, I also became very sick over christmas from a poinsettia in my home. I had to remove the plant and ozone the air. One plant can make someone latex allergic very ill, is there a comprehensive list of cross reactant so latex that includes things like passion flower
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- latex free dentist -- julia catherine bremer, 10:56:01 04/13/10 Tue
Am looking for a latex free Dentist - coastal Georgia/South Carolina area. Thank you Kindly
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- latex free school -- Sandy, 14:54:17 04/19/10 Mon
We live in Ilinois and are in the process of helping our child's public school become latex free. Does anyone know of schools in IL that are latex free?
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- Pointsettas -- Colleen, 08:58:24 11/30/08 Sun
I found out that I had Type I allergy last Thanksgiving. I had my first big reaction on Valentine's Day from balloons. I now get very anxious when I even see balloons so I can't tell if I am having a reaction or just freaking out. I have heard that pointsettas have latex in them. Does anyone know what is a safe distance? Churches usually have hundreds of them during the holidays.
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- baseball bats -- Jane, 15:07:13 04/19/10 Mon
Does anyone know if the grips on baseball bats contain latex?
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- Operating Room Protocol -- Cathryn Ornelas RN, 17:04:45 05/10/10 Mon
I work in the operating room, I have developed a Latex allergy myself, so I have become the resident expert on Latex. Basically we follow AORN recommended practice for preparing the OR for a patient with Latex allergy. Basically our protocol is to terminally clean the OR the night before, take out any supplies containg latex, obtain alternate supplies and double check everything to make sure there is no latex, and make it the first case of the day. Some of our doctors think this is overkill. What do you recommend? Do you have any suggestions? Thank you.
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100% cotton crew socks for toddlers -- Maria, 22:29:45 09/11/10 Sat
I have been searching unsuccessfully for 100% cotton crew socks for my 1 year old grandson. Is anyone familiar with a site where I could purchase these? I've heard that Buster Brown socks are 100% cotton, but have not been able to find any. Any suggestions are greatly appreciated.
Maria
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Allergy to brasiere elastic -- Louise McRae, 20:49:54 09/21/10 Tue
I have a bad rash with small pus heads which open and the rash turns into scaly spots. Itchy and pain. Can you tell me if there is a brasiere made without the offending elastic. I have had small places under my breast before and thought it came from perspiration. This time, the rash is extensive and most bothersome. I need help.
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- Anyone allergic ever had a reaction to rubberwood? -- Julia, 09:38:43 01/02/08 Wed
My daughter (almost 3 yrs old) has spina bifida and we use latex precautions. Luckily she is not allergic yet. All the lists I have seen about what latex items to stay away from have never said anything about rubberwood.
When I opened up the dollhouse Santa was giving her it said it was made entirely from rubberwood. This concerns me because that is wood from the tree that produces latex, however, from what I can tell on the web it is used after the tree stops producing latex. She has not had any reaction to the wood but I don't want to create an allergy either. Any info or experience with rubberwood?
Thank you from a worried Santa!
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- Allergic to Swim Goggles -- Janet Exley, 14:06:01 03/12/09 Thu
My daughter was recently diagnosed with being allergic to latex. She is a competitive swimmer and has been wearing goggles for over 6 years. We have tried many "latex free" goggles, but she still gets a reaction. The skin is irritated and inflamed after prolonged use of goggles. Im looking to see if anyone has experienced this or knows someone with same situation?
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- latex allergy -- Kerry, 11:07:42 09/16/08 Tue
Does anyone know if there is latex in duct tape? The question came up at school, and I am not sure. Also, how about masking tape? Thanks so much.
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- detecting latex elastic in clothing -- Clare, 16:28:31 07/09/10 Fri
I have a 10 year old special needs daughter who was just diagnosed with a latex allergy. Her blood test came back positive. She is mostly reacting to the rubber shoe soles of her tennis shoe and her bathing suit straps. This past weekend, she had swollen lips from a reaction. The reactions seem to be getting worse. I can't tell which of her shirts/pants have latex in it. As long as the elastic is covered in cotton she seems to do okay. If it gets wet, then the latex allergen seems to seep throught to her skin. Some of her shirts have a "clear" exposed thin sheet of something stretchy on the seem line of the side/arms. Is this latex, or is the "clear" material something else that may not cause a reaction. I'm at a loss as to where to get safe clothes. Any help would be great! Oh, and is it true that CROCS are latex-free?
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Nurses and latex -- Katie, 12:19:35 06/08/09 Mon
Hello. I am a nurse who was recently diagnosed with a latex allergy with anaphylaxis reactions. My work is trying to work with me but they placed me in another latex environment which gave me another reaction (I've had 4 hospitalizations so far). Does anyone have any ideas on how to get through this? Is anyone a nurse? What did they do? Does anyone have any names of any lawyers I can get in contact with? THANK YOU!!
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- Latex allergy in the news -- Nancy, 13:25:27 03/17/11 Thu
Workers denied jobs over latex allergy settle case
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- Latex free Dentist in Connecticut or new york -- Lori, 07:31:33 07/19/09 Sun
Does anyone know of a latex-free dentist in connecticut or new york
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- Latex paint -- Lori (confussed), 14:19:27 08/16/10 Mon
I am looking to paint a room in my home and have just found out that the only available paint is Latex paints. Upon doing some reasearch it was said that the paint is not "natural rubber latex" therefore it will not affect those with the latex allergy. Has anyone out there found this to be true? I am a bit afraid to just try it! Please help!
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- Latex allergy for florists -- cathy, 11:45:45 04/29/10 Thu
This may be a repeat but in reading the notes about poinsietta reactions. Did you consider that most florist shops and floral distributers use latex gloves to protect their hands from the stems etc. perhaps that is where the allergy is coming from also. When i planned my daughters wedding - i had to be very specific for them not to use latex gloves in any of the prep. also beware of the plumbers as they use them also.
another area they use them is in car repair......this allergy to latex can be very trying -you have to alert to all your surroundings.
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- latex at school -- Jane, 15:02:32 04/19/10 Mon
Our five year old son has recently been diagnosed with a latex allergy. Does anyone know if the foam in lunch boxes contains latex?
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- latex at school -- Jane, 15:00:24 04/19/10 Mon
Our five year old son has recently been diagnosed with a latex allergy. I have come up with the following list for the school (to remove or get a latex-free alternative): balls, gym mats, art supples (paint/glue), mouse pads, erasers, rubberbands, no balloons, no latex gloves/bandaids, no silk plants, no pointsettas (Is it really airborne? I thought it was just touching the sap), headphones, packing peanuts, silver duct tape. Anything else?
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- Latex Allergy and Poinsettia Plants -- Pat Nowick, 18:01:45 11/09/09 Mon
Be aware. Last year there was a study done that indicated
one would have to consume a large amount of the Poinsettia to produce a Latex reaction.
Please note. Balloons have been banned in many hospitals because they produce an AIR BORNE allergen. Latex balloons were not banned because children were eating them.
The Pointsetia plant also produces an airborne allergen and is therefore as much of a hazzard. The floral industry
does not want to lose the sale of millions of plants.
Medical providers and hospitals need to be warned about the
true hazzard of Pointsettia plants in their buildings.
We need more warnings out there. Pat
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- Labels stamped in clothes -- Teresa Glaze (allergic), 14:47:54 08/01/10 Sun
Does anyone have any info on what they use in manufacturing to stamp the labels in our clothes ?
Does it contain latex ?
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- Latex Allergy Links Homepage -- Beverly, 21:37:27 11/27/10 Sat
oh dear....has the Latex Allergy Links homepage disappeared??
I do like to refer to it for the latest info.
What's up, Nancy?
Beverly in Ohio
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- 504 plan -- Alice, 14:15:48 10/06/10 Wed
My NRLA daughter has just started high school this year and was homeschooled previously. Though I began the process in May, the administration does not want any "outsiders" giving school staff any in-service information on latex allergies and they also refused a walk through before she started school. Needless to say my daughter has been coming home with hives, headaches, etc., as no accomodations have been made regarding banning erasers, rubber bands,balls made of latex etc. Balloons and latex gloves were banned. The pricipal has also nixed doing a 504 plan for her. I need to take this to the next level but in the meantime, do I have a right to request a 504 plan and what is the advantage of having one? An individual health care plan was written by the school nurse but it needs revisions. We live in Massachusetts.Thanks for your help.
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Re: Latex Free Underwear -- Nancy, 13:04:00 11/26/07 Mon
Re: Allergy to brasiere elastic -- Melissa, 17:26:30 10/12/10 Tue
