Hisserdude Posted March 9, 2015 Share Posted March 9, 2015 Hi, I have been getting really itchy when i sweat, but it is only in my bedroom, which is where I keep all my bugs. The itching is severe, there are no inflammations, no hives, no sneezing, just unbearable itching when I sweat. It can happen when I lift my cages, or move around a lot, my room is a small and sometimes stuffy room. I'm REALLY hoping its not my bugs, but I need to know. Does this sound like a allergic reaction to my bugs, or is it something else? I also have a cat, but don't cat allergies make you sneeze? Any advice would be appreciated! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Doc Posted March 10, 2015 Share Posted March 10, 2015 I sometimes have a reaction like that to my dubia and posticus colonies. It only happens when I'm working inside the container like cleaning, feeding them etc. However, I can sit in the reptile room all day and have no problems. I usually just have mild itching but sometimes it's so bad I get hives. I just take an antihistamine and wear gloves. That helps a lot. You might want to look into getting a good hepa filter for your problem. It should help filter out allergens in the air. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hisserdude Posted March 10, 2015 Author Share Posted March 10, 2015 It usually never happens when I am actually taking care of my bugs, even in the dry cages. Thanks for the advice! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
lecole4 Posted March 10, 2015 Share Posted March 10, 2015 Maybe try getting a pack of cheap dust masks to wear while you're working with your colonies? It helps me, at least. Any chance you could move your bins somewhere with better ventilation? That could help, too. In any case, it may be something you want to ring your doctor about, Hisserdude Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hisserdude Posted March 10, 2015 Author Share Posted March 10, 2015 Yeah, that might help. It doesn't really happen when I take care of or am near my bugs though, which is the most confusing thing. I am across the room from my bugs right now sitting down and I am starting to itch. I do plan on telling my doctor next time I go. Thanks for the advice! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
lecole4 Posted March 10, 2015 Share Posted March 10, 2015 I hope your doctor can help, and you feel better soon! It's funny that it seems to happen when you sweat. Think it could be your laundry detergent? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hisserdude Posted March 10, 2015 Author Share Posted March 10, 2015 Thanks! I am really starting to doubt that it is my bugs. I just went to my dusty-ist, frassy-ist enclosures, and breathed in deeply, dug through the substrate, (probably not the best idea, lol!), and nothing happened. Thanks for all the help guys! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Aphaenogaster Posted March 10, 2015 Share Posted March 10, 2015 Cockroach allergies are developed over time. I have heard that they are possible to prevent, if contact is limited. In other words, I would advise you not to breath in the frass. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hisserdude Posted March 10, 2015 Author Share Posted March 10, 2015 Yeah, I don't usually breath in frass, I was just testing. The only roaches I have are polyphagids and some horseshoe crab roaches, and they haven't produced much frass yet. My darkling beetles on the other hand have turned their substrate completely into frass, I just replaced the substrate in one of their cages cause it was just frass, lol! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Forcep Posted March 10, 2015 Share Posted March 10, 2015 Glad you are fine with your bugs cause I've already got some reactions now lol. I think it is always a good idea to have limited contact and keep them away from bedroom, since allergic reaction can build up with time. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hisserdude Posted March 10, 2015 Author Share Posted March 10, 2015 Thanks, and sorry to hear you are having reactions. I will keep those tips in mind, thanks! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tongue Flicker Posted March 12, 2015 Share Posted March 12, 2015 i sometimes even get rashes on my neck and forehead. That's how i know i'm allergic. Mealworm dust are the worst. It makes me sneeze like hell Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hisserdude Posted March 12, 2015 Author Share Posted March 12, 2015 Luckily I never have gotten a rash or any sneezing from my bugs. You guys must be pretty dedicated to keep bugs whilst being allergic to them! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RomanBuck Posted March 12, 2015 Share Posted March 12, 2015 I don't do anything special and I am always in my roach enclosures cleaning and stuff without special precautions (except for keeping the roaches in the enclosure!). The only "allergy" I have ever had was with mealworm frass but their frass is super fine and dusty. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cariblatta lutea Posted March 12, 2015 Share Posted March 12, 2015 I don't do anything special and I am always in my roach enclosures cleaning and stuff without special precautions (except for keeping the roaches in the enclosure!). The only "allergy" I have ever had was with mealworm frass but their frass is super fine and dusty. It usually takes a long time to develop so I would take a caution. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RomanBuck Posted March 12, 2015 Share Posted March 12, 2015 You know I have had roaches for 3 1/2 years right lol. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tongue Flicker Posted March 13, 2015 Share Posted March 13, 2015 You know I have had roaches for 3 1/2 years right lol. It took me 12 years before i had allergies with bugs and 8 years with Ts so you just wait there LOL Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RomanBuck Posted March 13, 2015 Share Posted March 13, 2015 LOL yeah... If I ever do develop allergies to roaches, I'm not getting rid of them. Just gonna have to deal with it . Love my bugs too much. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hisserdude Posted March 14, 2015 Author Share Posted March 14, 2015 LOL yeah... If I ever do develop allergies to roaches, I'm not getting rid of them. Just gonna have to deal with it . Love my bugs too much. Me too, lol! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dogpack Posted August 27, 2022 Share Posted August 27, 2022 Im inch but was doing this before getting the insects It gets mighty hot in AR and sweat happens. I with you all about keeping the bugs even when allergies night or have happened. I knew about the possibility of allergies and got them anyway. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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