Latex allergy-besides swim caps what else has latex?

Shakeandbake · February 4, 2009, 3:04pm

Goggles, snorkles?..

Devlin · February 4, 2009, 3:13pm

Goggles, snorkles?..
Possibly goggles, snorkels (snorkels? really?), the elastic on swim paddles, fins, the elastic in jammers, elastic on some bike shorts come immediately to mind.

John

jackmott · February 4, 2009, 3:17pm

condoms!

Bluefan75 · February 4, 2009, 3:32pm

I was about to say the dude was screwed, and then realized…oh, never mind.

btmoney · February 4, 2009, 3:59pm

fast tubes
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dogs · February 4, 2009, 4:51pm

not all latex based products are the same when it comes to a latex allergy.
http://www.aaaai.org/patients/publicedmat/tips/latexallergy.stm
joe

Hot_Tamales · February 4, 2009, 5:20pm

Fins…

Ziva · February 4, 2009, 7:21pm

Swim caps, some goggle straps, nose-pieces, elastics in clothing seams, race number belts (had a severe reaction to a new belt I used in a HIM once), volunteers often hand out drinks and sponges wearing latex gloves, the elastics that come with the Profile Aerodrink, zoomers and other types of fins, a couple of hand paddles have latex straps… that’s off the top of my head.

Shakeandbake · February 4, 2009, 9:17pm

Thanks to all that responded. It is a big help.

mikerw1 · February 4, 2009, 10:07pm

My wife is a serious rider and also has a severe latex allergy. We agree that it is critical you get and where medical alert bracelets, or equivalent, and always wear them in events or training rides. In the hopefully unlikely case of an accident or if you require medical treatment it literally can save your life.

Writing it on the the forms isn’t enough.

Good luck, we have learned the hard way that its a pretty serious allergy.

Ziva · February 5, 2009, 10:28am

Aside from medical alert bracelets, consider a self help kit for the bike- epi, antihistamines and corticosteroids. I also take an antihistamine before races as premedication, since at the start everyone will be adjusting their latex caps around you- latex particles flying everywhere- Ive gotten rhinitis just from standing around in the pre-race latex cloud. Also remember to wash all clothes with exposed elastic a couple of times before using to cut down on amount of latex exposure. Last thought- check the latex cross-reactivity list- for example- I developed allergic reactions to a bunch of foods on the latex cross reactivity spectrum- bananas come to mind in a triathlon setting- during training and racing I avoid all the stuff on the list- don’t want to go into anaphylactic shock during a race or bike ride.

Shakeandbake · February 5, 2009, 6:15pm

Thanks mike and ziva. I understand everytime you have an “attack” the symptoms get worse progressing to anaphylactic conditions. I am at the relentless skin crawling, itch with hives and wheals stage. I am trying to stay away from tall buildings. I just found a latex free swim cap and goggles at Sports Authority.
Thanks a ton for your input.