gsquaredmom
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Post by gsquaredmom on Aug 16, 2015 18:45:16 GMT
He's 20. He's old enough to do his own Googling or talk to his own doctor about what brand of condoms to wear. I find it incredibly creepy that his Mommy is doing it for him. If I valued your opinion this might mean something. Your posts are full of hate and spite. I really pity you and hope that one day you can find joy through means that do not demean others. Nevermind her. When my son started dating in high school I bought him a box of condoms. We had a nice discussion. He is dating someone else now and I asked if they were protected. He is 21 but lives at home while he works and goes to school. A pregnancy or disease would become MY problem, too! |
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pridemom
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Post by pridemom on Aug 16, 2015 18:49:06 GMT
If I valued your opinion this might mean something. Your posts are full of hate and spite. I really pity you and hope that one day you can find joy through means that do not demean others. Nevermind her. When my son started dating in high school I bought him a box of condoms. We had a nice discussion. He is dating someone else now and I asked if they were protected. He is 21 but lives at home while he works and goes to school. A pregnancy or disease would become MY problem, too! Exactly. |
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cycworker
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Post by cycworker on Aug 16, 2015 19:05:09 GMT
Did they test for latex specifically? Also, our allergist told me that new allergens can develop over time. I think you are a great mom- I can't imagine going to my parents with something like that at 20. I know you have said you've turned his health care over to him, which is great. At 20 he probably doesn't realize the impact of latex allergy beyond his sex life. I would explain to him how important it is to find out for sure if he's allergic to latex and get it in his medical files if he is. He sounds like a responsible kid- maybe if he understands the medical implications it will give him the extra motivation he needs to see a specialist. I will talk to him today about seeing a dermatologist. I think that will get the right attention. He works full time and is a full time student. I am very proud of the young man he's becoming. I was very worried about him in high school. He's smart, but would check out if a teacher didn't engage him. Forgive me for harping on this point, but he does't need a dermatologist. He NEEDS an ALLERGIST. Latex allergies can be DEADLY. I have one. He needs to be tested immediately to find out of that's the issue. I get that he's pretty responsible re: his health care. I understand not wanting to interfere too much. The thing is, too many people don't understand the implications of this allergy. If he's in a car accident or some type of situation where he's hospitalized and not able to speak, it could KILL him, if he does have the latex allergy, and the medical folks don't know. Please don't mess around with this one. Put aside the non-interference policy in this one case and get him to an allergist asap. I'm speaking from experience. I have this allergy. It can morph into other things, as mentioned (bananas, kiwi, and a few other items are potential allergens). |
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pridemom
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Post by pridemom on Aug 16, 2015 19:20:20 GMT
I will talk to him today about seeing a dermatologist. I think that will get the right attention. He works full time and is a full time student. I am very proud of the young man he's becoming. I was very worried about him in high school. He's smart, but would check out if a teacher didn't engage him. Forgive me for harping on this point, but he does't need a dermatologist. He NEEDS an ALLERGIST. Latex allergies can be DEADLY. I have one. He needs to be tested immediately to find out of that's the issue. I get that he's pretty responsible re: his health care. I understand not wanting to interfere too much. The thing is, too many people don't understand the implications of this allergy. If he's in a car accident or some type of situation where he's hospitalized and not able to speak, it could KILL him, if he does have the latex allergy, and the medical folks don't know. Please don't mess around with this one. Put aside the non-interference policy in this one case and get him to an allergist asap. I'm speaking from experience. I have this allergy. It can morph into other things, as mentioned (bananas, kiwi, and a few other items are potential allergens). Today he told me he is wearing gloves that are a poly-vinyl latex free and powder free glove. They changed his gloves a few months ago after the eczema started. I appreciate the concern and will encourage him to ask the dermatologist about latex allergy. |
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Post by Dori~Mama~Bear on Aug 16, 2015 22:52:46 GMT
sounds like he is allergic to latex. He needs to go latex free. they do have latex free condoms and gloves.
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likescarrots
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Post by likescarrots on Aug 16, 2015 22:53:34 GMT
I was also going to ask if he's reacting to the powder in the gloves or maybe having severe hand dryness from washing his hands multiple times a day and then drying his skin even more by wearing the gloves. I worked a job where I had to wear gloves (latex free) throughout the day and after working several days in a row, my skin on my hands would get red, dry, and cracked. Now I have a job that doesn't require gloves. That being said though (tmi alert), I do get a mild itchy reaction to my diva cup and to latex condoms. So I guess I don't know what to tell you except I can relate. An allergist and/or allergy testing may be the best idea.  diva cups are made from silicone, so it is unlikely you are having a reaction to that. |
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