Off to the doctors today

[poynton phil]

Just finished a job, that I used 35kg kerapoxy grout. I was careful, and wore rubber gloves, read the saftey sheet, and if I got any on my uncovered parts, I washed it off straight away. Well yesterday I started to ictch a bit here and there, and this morning I have a swollen eye, rash all up my fore arms, and on my knees and neck.

So I'm off to the docs this morning, but just a warning, when you use this sort of product, cover up as much as possible, even when washing the floor down try to keep yourself out of contact with this stuff.

 

[DHTiling]

Sorry but I had to smile then, The image I got was funny, good luck it must be some sort of reaction.

 

[poynton phil]

Yeah, I dont think its much to worry about, and my missis went out the door giggling this morning. But it does bloody itch.

 

[Diamond Pool Finishers]

it sounds like you are allergic to epoxy's keep away from them in case you get a serious reaction phil, would be my advice..............

 

[poynton phil]

Been to the doc's, appartently its erythema, quite a bad dose of it too. Been told to take Peritin, and it should be ok, in about a week. But if my lips or tounge start to swell up, or any difficulty breathing, then I have to go straight to A&E, as it might be the start of something I cant even pronouce, let alone spell, but it could be fatal.

So my first experience with epoxy grout, is my last

 

[Diamond Pool Finishers]

yes mate ANAPHYLACTIC SHOCK very real and very dangerous ,take care phil i have had lads work with me over the years that have got it, i don't seem to get it

 

[bugs183]

Everyone has a dislike epoxying but that really shows commitment!

 

[swanman]

Get well soon

 

[Stef]

Phil, when im out the miss's always keeps hayfever (Antihistamine) tablets with her as my big mate is bad with Anaphylactic shock.

We have had to save him a few times as some things he eats he gets an allergic reaction to & his airways swell up.

Antihistamines are the quickest way to reduce it.

Keep telling him to carry the pills with him but he never does.

 

[CJ]

Good job you didn't scratch ya nuts.

 

[bugs183]

Is he allergic to those as well???
Get well soon fella!

 

[Time's Ran Out]

Good job you didn't scratch ya nuts.

I did 20 years ago after using Bal 2 part epoxy and it took 2hours sitting in a cold bath to stop the irritation. Mind you the wife was extremely happy at the increased size!!!!!!!!!
Barrier cream is the way forward with this material.

 

[poynton phil]

Good job you didn't scratch ya nuts.

Well actually..... I must have. Not feeling ill with it, just itchy, got to go back an see the nurse in the morning.

She actually had a giggle to herself, and then she said, oh your the guy I spoke to the other week with the poorly eye, you dont have much luck do you.

 

[Andy Allen]

i worked on a pool job once and one of the guys there was alergic to expoxy, we end up having to rush him to a&e he swelled up like a ballon, eyes bulging out, face swollen, not a pretty sight..

 

[Stef]

i worked on a pool job once and one of the guys there was alergic to expoxy, we end up having to rush him to a&e he swelled up like a ballon, eyes bulging out, face swollen, not a pretty sight..

Andy you should have sent him for an audition with big Arnie for the remake of Total Recall. :lol: