latex is this a sign of being allergic to it?

[Godswill]

OK my question is if some like seem to be allergic to latex condoms cause infection, makes me uncomfortable for days , Sorry so much information, Buuuuuuuuuutttttt i need to know, would that mean i would get bothered my latex gloves or a latex stethoscope doing clincals and wheni start working

[vaughanmk]

Just to be safe with our stethoscope. Littman are all latex free. In the mean time . try using lambskin condoms.

[nancynurz]

I knew about the pineapple reactions, but the tomato/ salsa thing was new. Hmmmmm, I had a horrible reaction to one brand of salsa but thought it was justsome odd spice. About 3 years ago, I put on my gloves, took them off and had this burning ache in my hands. After a few hours, I had welts that itched and my skin sloughed for a week! Someone told me that the alcohol ahnd gel predisposes you to a latex allergy-- anyone else hear this?

Don't use lambskin if you are wanting protection from HIV. They sell vinyl condoms (at a huge price hike).

Can your nursing school get in touch with a Litmann rep? We got a student discount on ours.

[merricat]

not sure how well lambskin protects from STDs either; i think are more porous than latex.

[EmilyCCRN]

Don't use lambskin if you are wanting protection from HIV. They sell vinyl condoms (at a huge price hike).

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I am latex-allergic and the Durex non-latex condoms are outstanding. Besides the lack of burning since they're latex-free , polyurethane allows "heat transfer" so IMO it feels almost like not using condoms at all.

Here's a link to Durex's product page about these condoms. They are more expensive, but I definitely think it's worth it.

http://www.durex.com/us/productRange.asp?intProdCat=397&intMenuOpen=4&intProd=877