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By Dfacta - 13/05/2010 17:51 - United States

Today, I found out the reason I've been itchy for the last two weeks is because I'm now allergic to chlorine. I'm also a swimming instructor. FML

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By Anonymous - 21/02/2022 04:00 - Belgium - Tamines

Today, I'm starting to have a chlorine sensitivity. I'm a swimming teacher. FML

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By nobleach - 02/07/2009 14:05 - United States

Today, I was going to bleach my bikini line, as I have not been able to shave there due to some ingrown hairs, and I also have to lifeguard every day. As it turns out, I'm allergic to the bleach. There is now an angry red, burning rash on my crotch that you can see around my swimsuit. FML

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By Anonymous - 02/08/2009 12:45 - United Kingdom

Today, I discovered that I have developed an allergy to salt water on my face. Now, every time I sweat or cry, I come up in a bright red rash. I am allergic to my own bodily fluids. FML

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By Cantswim - 20/05/2009 15:45 - United States

Today, I had to go take swimming lessons because my mom has a fear I'll drown and I'm totally afraid of swimming anyway and never get anywhere near water. My instructor? A high school classmate of mine. My fellow swimming classmates? 5 and 6 year old kids. FML

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By Anonymous - 22/04/2013 18:42 - United States - Lebanon

Today, I found out that I am allergic to one of the preservatives that they put in aloe. I found this out after I put some on a severe sunburn I have. Not only am I sunburned, but now I am severely itchy as well. FML

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By Ashley Harn - 23/08/2018 18:30

Today, I found out I'm allergic to something in the city water. I've had itchy patches and rashes all over my body, but I can't afford to pay for the filtration system that would solve it. My landlord forbids any modifications to the shower and washing machine. FML

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By Anonymous - 15/07/2013 04:23 - United States - Clarks Summit

Today, I had an allergy test. Not only was I allergic to 35 out of the 40 items, they also found out that I'm allergic to the latex gloves my doctor happened to be wearing. Now my entire back is covered in a rash that will last at least another week. FML

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By Noname - 13/02/2009 17:46 - United States

Today, I went to the gym to run. I ended up at the hospital because i went into anaphylactic shock. Apparently I'm allergic to exercise now. FML

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By ava_henryy - 30/04/2013 08:04 - United States - Moses Lake

Today, I had to be rushed to the hospital when I started sneezing uncontrollably and got a huge rash. It turns out I'm highly allergic to a chemical in most cleaning supplies. Great. I just got a job as a house cleaner for a very rich family. FML

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By Sally19863 - 30/08/2010 16:18 - South Africa

Today, I discovered that I have developed a latex allergy. I'm a third year medical student. FML

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orangesodaftw 0

Friday 14 May 2010 0:41

That completely sucks. Time for a career change.

Tikwichka 5

Friday 14 May 2010 0:51

Allergies are not always present from birth or childhood. They can develop from the environment in adulthood.

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jacki100 1

Friday 14 May 2010 7:35

If you're a swimming instructor that hasn't been in the water enough to find that out before hand, I totally wouldn't want u teaching my kids anyway!

Xirre 0

Friday 14 May 2010 7:37

I'm very confused as to why you JUST figured this out. Still FYL, I guess.

danii_s2 0

Friday 14 May 2010 8:06

time to renew your resume n apply at a salt water pool.

sleepyaznboi 0

Friday 14 May 2010 8:52

LOL OMG I thought i was the only lifeguard/instructor that was allergic to chlorine, my doctor recommended a special body wash + lots of scrubbing helps

aqua10 0

Friday 14 May 2010 10:48

this fml sounds fake, apart from the fact that it's not that exciting. it's just stupid.

quanguan 3

Friday 14 May 2010 13:41

She could have relasied it like me. When you are getting training you are not in the pool that often. Once you start a job you can end up being in the water from Mon - Fri and hours like 4pm - 9pm and then getting a reaction. Happened to me

youthink_fml 0

Friday 14 May 2010 14:24

How can you be a swimming instructor and just find out you're allergic to chlorine? You would have had to spend quite some time in that chlorine before now. Just doesn't make sense.

Hawkx25 0

Friday 14 May 2010 14:29

You guys know you can become allergic to something, right? Especially if you're exposed to it constantly.

Angel114 0

Friday 14 May 2010 15:35

dude, my dad has the same problem. try taking a shower immediately after getting out of the water. it helps him.

blueknight1st 26

Friday 14 May 2010 16:04

One would think you already knew about this alergy. If it's really because of chlorine it would happen every time you shower or bathe.

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