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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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Make it stop

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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Phoenix_GAD 0

Friday 14 May 2010 16:28

This really isn't an FML. I'm allergic to chlorine, and I'm a competitive swimmer.

technicolour_ 0

Friday 14 May 2010 16:35

Idk about where you live, but to become a swim instructor here, you have to spend a lot of time taking classes. A lot of those classes are held IN THE WATER. Obviously you swim a lot and are good at it. So I don't understand why it took you this long to figure it out? Shower when you get it. Chlorine will irritate almost anyone if they leave it on their skin long enough.

drummer07boy 1

Friday 14 May 2010 16:46

I'm also allergic to chlorine. but instead of getting itchy I get an intense burning sensation every time I piss for the rest of the day. oh and I'm a lifeguard

JERZBornNRaised 7

Friday 14 May 2010 17:23

time for a new job... plus its not the end of the world go to the beach

218uo 0

Saturday 15 May 2010 2:29

This is not a allergy to chlorine. Chlorine, and the hypochlorite used in the pool, are not effective allergens. You likely have an irritant dermatitis. It does still suck though.

danifrance 0

Saturday 15 May 2010 9:53

chlorine really bothers my asthma... and I'm on a swim team, I'm a lifeguard and a swim instructor... Lucky only indoor pools bother me, i'm totally fine in outdoor pools, but i still understand and it sucks!