Crystal Posted October 26, 2009 Report Share Posted October 26, 2009 I was handling frozen bloodworms and about 10 minutes afterwards I was sneezing like crazy, with running nose, and slightly watery eyes. I only just connected the sneezing fits and bloodworms, as I was trying to add up the similarities of previous experiences. It took two days for my nose to stop running and then become uncongested - even with extra strength allergy pills! Thank goodness, the dried bloodworms do not seem to bother me. I will be tossing the frozen bloodworms out... Although as far as I know I have no allergies... Anyone else have this problem? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
geleen Posted October 26, 2009 Report Share Posted October 26, 2009 I was handling frozen bloodworms and about 10 minutes afterwards I was sneezing like crazy, with running nose, and slightly watery eyes. I only just connected the sneezing fits and bloodworms, as I was trying to add up the similarities of previous experiences.It took two days for my nose to stop running and then become uncongested - even with extra strength allergy pills! Thank goodness, the dried bloodworms do not seem to bother me. I will be tossing the frozen bloodworms out... Although as far as I know I have no allergies... Anyone else have this problem? As far as I know..... a common allergy. You can use gloves to handle them, as it mostly a contact allergy. John Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
fatpuffer Posted October 26, 2009 Report Share Posted October 26, 2009 I have allergies to bw as well. I get hives. Js Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
werner Posted October 26, 2009 Report Share Posted October 26, 2009 I'm also allergic to them. I no longer use the dry ones, but the frozen ones are fine as long as I don't touch them. I also have to remember not to put my arm in the tank for a couple hours after feeding them since it makes my skin itchy. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
uwish Posted October 27, 2009 Report Share Posted October 27, 2009 I'm also allergic to them. I no longer use the dry ones, but the frozen ones are fine as long as I don't touch them. I also have to remember not to put my arm in the tank for a couple hours after feeding them since it makes my skin itchy. yup me as well. I used to get really stuffed and my hands would turn red and start burning. For some reason I seem to be building a resistance to it now. Have not had a flair up in months. Strange... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jvision Posted October 27, 2009 Report Share Posted October 27, 2009 The last time I fed frozen bloodworms (about 15yrs ago), I got hives so bad that my eye were swollen shut! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
EowynJane Posted October 27, 2009 Report Share Posted October 27, 2009 I'm the same as Werner, I never handle them, the one time I did I got hives on my fingers (I only touched them for a second). I found the frozen ones were better since I was more likely to inhale dust from the freeze dried ones. I have an easier time not touching them then trying not to inhale dust. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DiscusKeeper403 Posted October 29, 2009 Report Share Posted October 29, 2009 I'm allergic, my Mom's super allergic. As someone else said, a common allergy and I would go as far as to say most people are allergic. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
randy Posted October 31, 2009 Report Share Posted October 31, 2009 Yup can't touch the things, my eyes swell up really bad last time I did try and feed to my tank I had to take to days off work cause I could not open my eyes to see. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Brenda4 Posted October 31, 2009 Report Share Posted October 31, 2009 YUP I'm allergic too.I get tons of little red hives and have perscription eye drops. I have to wear a glove to feed. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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