When I say allergic I mean the last time this person had adhesives this person went into anaphylactic shock. What do you do when you can't tough it out?

@Aoiferocksitout I tell them but most of the time they ignore me. Sometimes they use alternatives (which I often react to). I had one nurse who used coflex & mesh wrap over the IV site instead.

@DanielleGembala I believe Coflex is still an issue for this person. They ignore this person also when they inform med staff about the allergy.

@Aoiferocksitout @bibicosplays I tell 'em...but they think I don't know wtf I'm talking about and put adhesive on me anyway.

@darkentries @bibicosplays I wish this wasn't so common.

@Aoiferocksitout Yeah they don’t care. I’m not sure why there aren’t more options; I’m allergic to it, my best friend’s allergic to it…we go without, or suffer scratch and bleed. I’ve never heard of an allergy to it that severe, but I’m not surprised. Has she specifically asked an allergist?

@NerdyInNOLA I don't think she has access to one. Like you said, why aren't there more options? If this is so common, why are some medical staff so dismissive about it or worse?

@Aoiferocksitout I just started developing a sensitivity to the adhesives they use but luckily not totally allergic yet.

@process_x Same here, except to latex anything.

@Aoiferocksitout Allergic to adhesive. I wonder if they could wrap gauze around the IV site to secure it? Can this person tolerate proximate exposure to adhesives? Like on top of gauze but not touching their skin? Maybe gauze secured by the little metal clips on ACE bandages?

@ccbarn I'll ask thank you for thinking of this!!

@Aoiferocksitout The fact you said "et al" and not "etc" omg

@nikkilosievski Awwww, is this what it sounds like when doves cry?

@Aoiferocksitout @DisabledDem if no alternatives work, mesh wrap? if that doesn't work id suggest getting tested for all sensitivities related to this to see if any would work. also being very insistent with doctors that no adhesives work would be best, as in my experience they dismiss you

@Aoiferocksitout @DanielleGembala I'm allergic to adhesives. Usually I tough out the rash and itchy face because nobody ever listens to me.

@Aoiferocksitout I tell them. I also explain the allergy to the doctor or nurse or tech, sometimes a dozen times.

@Aoiferocksitout Most adhesives burn my skin, I have a scar from a band aid. My skin can usually handle tegaderm dressings though sometimes on softer more delicate areas they can start to get irritated after a few days too.

@Aoiferocksitout Honestly I’m not *that* allergic so I just deal with the itching except for like surgery where I am very clear that we’re using stitches and not glue. I’ve literally never heard of any alternatives or been offered them so uh. If I knew of alternatives I probably wouldn’t do that

@adreamingone I have a feeling coban is not an option for my friend, neither is taking allergy meds beforehand. I'll pass on the kitty love though! 💖💖💖