I told my physio that I was allergic to the tape that she wanted to use to strap my foot. She pooh poohed me and said that I was attention seeking.
Result is now a "burn" covering all the surface which was taped which has to be dressed daily but now we find I am allergic to all the tapes used ie micropore, mefix ...... any suggestions for strapping and holding dressings in place? I have the same problem when they put drips into my arms - skin breaks down within a day! Help please.
2007-03-14 23:00:38 · 9 answers · asked by zakiit 7 in Health ➔ Diseases & Conditions ➔ Allergies
It was the actions of the physio who caused the necessity for the dressings in the first place. Originally she wanted to immobilise a muscle. Unfortunately the reaction is in such a position that is is impossible to hold place in with a bandage.
Pharmacists just hum and ha and then mutter something inane and finish ".. is that alright?" No, it is not alright - especially when they recommend something you have just told them you are allergic to!
2007-03-14 23:19:42 · update #1
I have an allergy to tape as well, its on my file, but most o the nurses|Dr's dont seem to bother when putting dressing's on. Unless you give them a reminder.!!!!
2007-03-18 11:06:44 · answer #1 · answered by lynda 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
What?? A health care person not understanding an allergic reaction? Where I work(small hospital in Oregon) ANY allergic reaction is a big deal. It gets put on the front of the patient's files. Could it be a latex allergy? Much more common than you think.
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2007-03-15 06:05:45 · answer #2 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
Allergies to adhesives such as the tapes you describe is very real. I have a friend who is very much allergic to the adhesives of the tape binder for a medication patch used to control pain. She was also allergic to adhesives used for an ostomy she had a while back.
I would recommend talking to your primary care dr if you have one and see about consulting an allergist too to see about possible allergy testing.
2007-03-15 06:05:21 · answer #3 · answered by sokokl 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
There are various non allergic tapes and dressings available sounds like you are a bit hyper allergic. Have a word with your pharmacist as he/she could probably advise you on an appropriate tape to use.
2007-03-15 06:09:43 · answer #4 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
I'm allergic to latex and tape adhesive too. Last year I had surgery on my ankle and my doctor gave me some elastic bands. They look like socks and come in a big box. You cut it to length and put your foot through like a sock. It holds the bandage in place.
Good luck and g-d bless !!
2007-03-15 06:10:23 · answer #5 · answered by Phillip 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Tubifast is a tubular stretchy bandage which you cut to the length you need and then pull on like a sock. It's made of a bandage-type material and you should be able to get some at a pharmacy.
2007-03-16 15:57:17 · answer #6 · answered by kezza 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Teach that physio a lesson! There is a netting which you can use to hold the dressings in place-forgot the name, though.
2007-03-15 06:10:58 · answer #7 · answered by Rene B 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Coban. It is a flexible "tape" that only sticks to itself, well, and a few stray hairs that get caught between the layers. LOL. It is made by 3M, and can be found in both latex and latex free. That is what we use in this hospital. It is also sold under the brand name Vet Wrap.
2007-03-15 06:05:31 · answer #8 · answered by Sabrina H 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
There are great elastic, sticky bandages. Also tegaderm or nu-skin?
2007-03-15 06:10:49 · answer #9 · answered by richfam_5 1 · 0⤊ 0⤋