Violent Break out

[Eurodiver]

Ok so got my new gear. Everything is perfect fit, everything works awesome.
I know I am highly allergic to neoprene so I bought a Hot skin to wear under my wet suit, thought that would do the trick. Ummm...yeah no it didn't. I look like swamp thing. I wore a bikini under the hot skin and you can tell where it was. Every where from my throat down looks like I am a leper.
I know liquid fit can custom make one. Just too chicken to order one because of sizing. Any one have one? Was it easy to order?
A dive friend suggested a Dry suit. I am ok with that EXCEPT for the latex neck and arm seals.
Any one know of a dry suit or wet suit that either has a fleece lining or no latex?
I think my regulator mouth piece has Latex. It looks like I got lip plump injections. I like the new look but don't think it will be good long term.

Any help or information would be so awesome cause I REFUSE to give up diving.

Hugs, LoVe, peace, new tanks, and a lot Benadryl!
Eurodiver

[Plug]

EuroDiver,

are you allergic to Latex, Neoprene or both?

Brendan

[navyhmc]

As far as the dry suit, there are some that have butyl rubber instead of latex seals. And the mouthpeice? Get a silicone mouthpeice.

That's the only suggestion I can make. That and dive in places that a wetsuit is not required: Carib, South Pac, etc.

[Eurodiver]

Originally Posted by Plug

EuroDiver,

are you allergic to Latex, Neoprene or both?

Brendan

That would be a big yes.

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That's the only suggestion I can make. That and dive in places that a wetsuit is not required: Carib, South Pac, etc. End quote

That would awesome if I was on that side of the planet.
We are going to Croatia at the end of August.
I contacted Liquid Skin to see what they have to offer and to see how quick they could get one here to Germany.

If there are any more suggestions I am totally open to it. I REFUSE to stop diving. I love it too much.


:::::EDIT:::::
Went to the doctor and the issue wasn't with my regulator mouth piece. I must have brush my lips with my glove.
On a truck load of meds to knock it out.

[navyhmc]

Don't you just love the benadryl fog and the prednisone puff? Been there, I feel your itch.

[mchain]

That sounds miserable! I hope you find your solution.

[Eurodiver]

Got an e-mail yesterday from liquid fit and they no longer carry the thermal fleece lined suit.
Back to the drawing board.

[chace_nicole]

Check out what this guy has to say about a suit from Fourth Element

http://www.andymcleod.com/neoprene_wetsuit_alergy.htm


I feel for ya & hope you find a solution that works for you

[skdvr]

If you go the drysuit route you can get these for your neck and wrist. They go over your neck and wrist first, so that the latex is not touch your skin.

Just an idea...

Phil

[CompuDude]

Originally Posted by skdvr

If you go the drysuit route you can get these for your neck and wrist. They go over your neck and wrist first, so that the latex is not touch your skin.

Just an idea...

Phil

Good thought, but the bands are too small. They're designed to help with the seal, not prevent all contact.

If the OP is allergic to BOTH neoprene AND latex, she may be SOL, short of moving to a drysuit with drygloves (no wrist seals needed) and a full commercial dive helmet (no neck seal). The only seal options I'm familiar with are latex and neoprene. Unless, of course, someone can custom make silicon seals for her. I've never heard of that being done, but it seems like a possibility, logically.