dejagatkins Posted April 25, 2016 Report Share Posted April 25, 2016 Has anyone experienced an allergic reaction to the ocean water? Just came back from the Caribbean and had a fabulous time on the Oasis of the Seas!! My first cruise and it was all and way more than hoped for!! (already booked next years) But after swimming in the ocean, my eyes started swelling and I got an angry rash on my face. Spent the second half of the voyage with cold compresses on my eyes, taking benadryl and wearing sunglasses a lot. I am seeing the doctor today, but I am guessing it's seaweed dermatitis. I was wondering if anyone else has had this type reaction? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Matt Posted April 25, 2016 Report Share Posted April 25, 2016 Never heard of something like this happening. Hope you get well, soon! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Todd Posted April 25, 2016 Report Share Posted April 25, 2016 It is almost like asking has anyone ever taken a walk in the park and got Poison Ivy. Some seaweeds can be poisoning, but most of the time no contact with them. Sorry that you had a problem but the chances of a second encounter is very small I would think. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dejagatkins Posted April 25, 2016 Author Report Share Posted April 25, 2016 It is almost like asking has anyone ever taken a walk in the park and got Poison Ivy. Some seaweeds can be poisoning, but most of the time no contact with them. Sorry that you had a problem but the chances of a second encounter is very small I would think. Well I know about poison ivy, I just never in all the years I've been to the ocean, had an issue like this, so I had to google it. Since it was my first time in Caribbean waters, I thought I'd hear from others and find out if this is common or well known, etc. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Michel Posted April 25, 2016 Report Share Posted April 25, 2016 Not for me sorry, have you consider a allergic reaction to your sunscreen ? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
WAAAYTOOO Posted April 25, 2016 Report Share Posted April 25, 2016 So sorry to hear about this ! I hope they figure out quickly what caused it. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dejagatkins Posted April 27, 2016 Author Report Share Posted April 27, 2016 Very glad to hear that you hardly hear about it. The excursion Secret Sands no longer seems to be on the list of RC options so I will choose Magens beach next time.A bit or prednisone and I'm on the mend. I'm prone to eczema anyways, so my skin is sensitive to allergens. But I've been to beaches all my life and this was the first time I had an allergic reaction. But I loved my cruise and will be back next April! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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