Can tomato plants cause a skin problem?

[ItsEssexRob]

I just went outside wearing just shorts to check my slightly damaged Tom plants and I came back in with nettle style intching welts over me.

I have one on my chest one on my side and one under my knee. They are itchy and swollen.

Is this normal or am I going to die of anaphlactic shock in the next hour?

They are increasing in size and look like typical nettle stings ( have not bene near nettles and was only out for a minute so not mozzies or gants and they wouldnt show up so quick.

Thanks

Rob

[veggiechicken]

have a look at this http://www.growfruitandveg.co.uk/gra...ant_31113.html

[Potstubsdustbins]

Rob I have never had any kind of reaction to tomato plants, have you been spraying with anything?

Colin

[ItsEssexRob]

No nothing at all. Reading that thread helped though. I took an anti histamine in case anyway before I read that - Ceterizine.

Hope I dont get anaphlaxis, and die though

[Capsid]

You are unlikely to get anaphylaxis, it occurs quite quickly after exposure.

[ItsEssexRob]

I know this is quite a digression from GYO but does anyone know whether or not you would wake up if you started getting Anaphlaxis symptoms? I want to go to bed soon and am worried lol

[veggiechicken]

I'm sorry Rob, but you do make me laugh!!

[Capsid]

Anaphylaxis is rapid onset, you haven't got it! You wouldn't be typing on the computer if you did.

[ItsEssexRob]

The symptoms of an anaphylactic reaction may occur within seconds of exposure or be delayed 15 to 30 minutes, or even an hour or more after exposure (typical of reactions to aspirin and similar drugs). Early symptoms are often related to the skin and include..

Im not out of the woods yet. . I know I am probably overreacting. Does this mean I shall need gloves when in there in future?

[taff]

if you're reading this, you are ok.

[rustylady]

How are you going to put gloves on your chest and your knees?

[Florence Fennel]

Morning Rob, how's your rash?

[CaroltheCarrot]

You still with us Rob? (remove if inappropriate but he makes me laff)

[chris]

Morning Rob, how's your rash?

Bit personal?

[chris]

The symptoms of an anaphylactic reaction may occur within seconds of exposure or be delayed 15 to 30 minutes, or even an hour or more after exposure (typical of reactions to aspirin and similar drugs). Early symptoms are often related to the skin and include..

Im not out of the woods yet. . I know I am probably overreacting. Does this mean I shall need gloves when in there in future?

During the summer months, my hands are stained green and stink of tomato plants. I always have cuts on my hands, am still around to tell the tale. My chickens eat my tomato plants, but they're still around.

Though, whatever you do - if you touch a tomato plant do NOT pick your nose. The proximity is lethal. The plants seriously stink.