I’m allergic to water — it’s a struggle, especially showering every day

New York Post ^ | Taylor Knight

[nickcarraway]

Medical experts preach about how water is good for your skin — but for one woman, it has the complete opposite effect.

Kimberlee Mills, who goes by @everydaywithkym on social media, revealed she’s allergic to water and how difficult it is to even take a shower. “It’s just one of the most uncomfortable experiences,” Mills confessed online.

In a one-minute TikTok clip posted on Feb.2, she explained her daily hygiene routine can be filled with agony due to her body’s aversion to water. “I was diagnosed with aquagenic urticaria, and basically what that means, whenever my skin gets in contact with any form water of water, including my own sweat … I get hives, it itches and burns, and there’s no cure,” the Houston, Texas, resident revealed.

[AndyTheBear]

Doesn’t the human body consist of a significant percentage of water? Is she allergic to herself?

[Fledermaus]

I wondered where the Wicked Witch of the West went.

[mewzilla]

Unbefreakinglievable...

Yup, this, too. From a couple of years ago...

Aquagenic Urticaria in an Adolescent Following COVID-19 Vaccine

[metmom]

I have heard of this.

A friend had a niece who was sensitive like that and would clean her child with cooking oil.

[mikey_hates_everything]

About 60%? How does she live?

[plain talk]

[dznutz]

I wonder if this led to Social Security disability checks and Medicaid benefits?

[packagingguy]

Could it be chlorine in the water?

My grandfather could not swim in pools due to chlorine allergy.

And there is some chlorine in drinking water. On the fish farm we used to let the tanks aerate overnight before stocking with fish.

Not that they were allergic, but chlorine kills baby fish.

[No name given]

Probably so, and all on our tax dollars.

[DesertRhino]

Is there ANY drama women cannot dream up? I knew a woman once who claimed she could not touch metal. Another says it’s hard for her to eat because she doesn’t like the texture of food...

This is just “look at me!”.

[Niteranger68]

I thought this was just a wicked witch problem.

[ansel12]

W.C. Fields had issues with internal water consumption.

[mjp]

some of the physical causes of hives are:
Heat: Hives can be caused by exposure to heat, such as from a hot bath or shower, or from exercising in hot weather.
Cold: Hives can also be caused by exposure to cold, such as from swimming in cold water or from being in a cold environment.
Pressure: Hives can be caused by pressure on the skin, such as from wearing tight clothing or from lying on a hard surface.
Friction: Hives can also be caused by friction on the skin, such as from rubbing or scratching.
Sun exposure: Hives can be caused by exposure to sunlight, especially in people who are sensitive to sunlight.
Water: Hives can be caused by exposure to water, especially in people who are allergic to water.

[ProtectOurFreedom]

If you keep a sourdough starter going, you are advised to use dechlorinated water to refresh the starter. The chlorine is said to kill the beneficial bacteria you need in conjunction with the wild yeasts for a good starter.

I’ve used plain tap water in my starters with no problems, but, to be on the safe side, I use a Brita filter pitcher to remove impurities in the water. You can also leave pot of water out overnight to let the chlorine out-gas from the water.

[antidemoncrat]

I’m also allergic to water but thank goodness not beer nor wine.

[packagingguy]

Interesting. I did not know that.

[yldstrk]

What utter nonsense.

[dfwgator]

W.C. Fields had issues with internal water consumption.

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Fish blank in it!

[mikelets456]

If she were a mermaid she’d be screwed....