Hi there,
I seem to be the queen of swim-related skin reactions. Sea Lice, reactions to water in the Bahamas,
This time, I am wondering if anyone else is having a reaction after the Save The Bay Swim in Newport, Rhode Island this weekend.
I started to feel something during the swim, thought it was sea grass in my suit, and tried to ignore it.
When I got out, I saw that it was some kind of reaction, which steadily grew in intensity over the day. I spoke to a nurse who said it was a contact reaction, but I'm not so sure anymore. She recommended Zyrtek, which I took, but it's continued to be really bad and seems to swell throughout the day. It itches like crazy and, well, it's just yucky!
Anyone else experiencing something like this?
Thanks in advance!
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sydne,
i know the jellies are out in forcee in the ny area (early this year) but the h2o isn't any warmer than i remember in the past. after the 5k at huntington bay, most everyone had some jelly stings. i'm happy to say that for me it usually goes away in an hour or so, but some friends had days of discomfort. even when the jellies are not readily identifiable the stingy stuff can be present in the water. i mi9ght try a liberal coat of bag balm pre swim (on the sensative areas). it might offer a added layer of protection against the offending organism.
sydne,
i know the jellies are out in forcee in the ny area (early this year) but the h2o isn't any warmer than i remember in the past. after the 5k at huntington bay, most everyone had some jelly stings. i'm happy to say that for me it usually goes away in an hour or so, but some friends had days of discomfort. even when the jellies are not readily identifiable the stingy stuff can be present in the water. i mi9ght try a liberal coat of bag balm pre swim (on the sensative areas). it might offer a added layer of protection against the offending organism.
