Daniele,

You may have had a reaction to erasers that were used on a pencil at your desk by another student or a rubber band that was on another students papers that were on that desk.  I have a severe allergy to rubber bands and pencil erasers and other office type items that are rubberized.  Go to www.medicalert.com to locate a bracelet.  You absolutely should wear a medic alert bracelet as the paramedics and first responders use latex gloves when responding to an emergency.  I also notified the local fire department and ambulance service of my address and allergy information and they have my address flagged and a note on the wall of the local fire department.  I also notified the 911 operator and she also flagged my address in their system.  Unfortunately, there are exposures that we can never identify the source but it is best to try if you can.  I also have a problem with foods prepared or handled with latex gloves in restaurants and with dishes washed with gloves in these establishments.  I have had Type 1 allergy for a year and a half now and still have to treat with benadryl at least 4-5 times per week, occasionally more than once per day despite being on Claritin daily and Flonase nasal spray.  I hope this helps.  If you have questions email me.

Dale

Daniele <ChibiAiChan@...> wrote: