Although it is hard to believe, he suffers every time he has to take a shower. Also, if a rain surprises her. Even if you sweat or want to have a glass of water. This is the exhausting life of this woman, one of the 50 people in the world suffering allergy the water.
Rachael Fetter is 23 years old and lives in Idaho, U.S. And just a year ago, in July 2019, she was diagnosed with aquagenic urticaria, although some years ago he began to notice that something strange suffered every time he bathed.
“In the first moment I thought it was because of the soap. I tried using one from another brand, but every time I showered, urticaria would come out, “recalls the veterinary technique, and reflects Daily Mail.
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Before having the definitive diagnosis, the young woman had visited several offices: a medical doctor. Between exams, they performed two skin biopsies.
The face of the American with aquagenic urticaria (Rachael Fetter / Cater News).
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Far from being scared by the results when he found out what he really suffered, he decided face reality with the greatest possible nobility. “I was relieved because I had an answer and I knew I was not alone,” she said.
After taking a bath, you must sit down because the allergy also attacks the soles of your feet (Rachael Fetter / Cater News).
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Rachael cannot shower more than twice a week. To top it off, you must do it quickly and, previously, taking pain relievers to relieve pain.
Rachael with her dog. She can’t take long walks because sweat affects her too (Rachael Fetter / Cater News).
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“I feel like I’m burning” relates the Idaho girl on the sensation as the water touches her skin, causing a bright red rash.
And he clarifies: “It doesn’t matter if the water is hot or cold, but most of my showers are cold because hot water makes things worse.”
Take painkillers to relieve the pain of aquagenic hives (Rachael Fetter / Cater News).
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Also note that once it ends, you should even sit for a few minutes for hives on the soles of the feet.
Although the spots go away in hours, the pain can last for days, she says (Rachael Fetter / Cater News).
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Another rare trait has to do with fluid intake. Is that Rachael can not drink more than half a glass of water at once if he does not want to suffer Stomach problems.
Nor is the physical activitynot even a long walk with his dog, since their own perspiration also causes an epidermal reaction.
Despite her problem there is no cure, Rachael tries to live with optimism (Rachael Fetter / Cater News).
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“The longer the water stays in contact with the skin, the worse the burns are. These marks are only visible for a few hours, but the burning sensation can last for days“, affirms with resignation the American and spreads RT.
