A woman in UK suffers from a rare medical
condition that makes her allergic to water. In fact, her disorder is so
pronounced that even a drop of saliva can make her break out into angry and
itchy hives.
This
disorder makes it very difficult for her to even receive a kiss from her
fiancé.
Anyone who
suffers from Aquagenic urthicaria cannot swim, enjoy long relaxing baths, get
caught in the rain, play sports or enjoy cold drinks, said the website.
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| 24-year-old Rachel Prince |
The
24-year-old Rachel Prince, who suffers from this condition misses the intimacy
in her relationship. Whenever she receives a kiss, she has to immediately wipe
the saliva off her cheeks so that she does not get an allergic reaction.
Despite her trying
condition, Prince feels her fiance is very loving and makes up by buying her
gifts. Prince might have to face another hurdle on her wedding day when it is
time for the groom to kiss the bride!
grows up.
Second Condition:
The
26-year-old is allergic to water – and can’t even shed a tear without getting a
rash.
Ms Dell
suffers from aquagenic urticaria, which means she can’t bathe, watch weepy
films or even go out in the rain.
Katie was
diagnosed with aquagenic urticaria – so rare it affects only about 35 people in
the entire world – two years ago. “I can’t even watch a weepy rom-com. If I
feel I’m going to cry, I turn the TV off,” said Katie. “I’ve missed the end of
so many films.”
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| 26 years old katie |
And her
husband Andy has to help her shower. Katie said: “I have to be really quick, so
he washes my hair while I wash my body. I can’t go anywhere for about two hours
afterwards because it’s too painful.”
Her
condition erupted after she had her tonsils out at 16. “By 20 I wanted to dig
my nails into my skin – but doctors thought I was telling fibs,” she said. “I
was so glad when I got the diagnosis. They think the penicillin I had may have
altered my histamine levels.”
