Tuesday, February 21, 2012

Woman so allergic to water she cannot kiss fiancé


While most couples were out exchanging loving kisses on Tuesday, 24-year-old Rachel Prince from the UK has a rare medical condition that doesn't allow her to receive kisses - now or ever.
She is allergic to water. So allergic in fact, that even a few spots of saliva from Lee Warwick, her fiancé, will cause her to break out into terrible bout of itchy, red hives.
The condition is called aquagenic urthicaria, and means that Prince cannot swim, enjoy long relaxing baths, get caught in the rain, play sports or enjoy cold drinks.
Prince says it is "depressing" not being able to kiss and have that intimacy and closeness. When Lee gives her a kiss, she has to wipe it off immediately as leaving the moisture on her skin will trigger the allergic reaction.
However, her fiancé still makes her feel loved in other ways such as buying her little gifts.
Prince, who is unemployed due to another affliction, Cubital tunnel syndrome, met Warwick, an office temp, online 10 years ago. They slowly graduated into a relationship on Valentine's Day 2007.
Cubital tunnel syndrome is a condition brought on by increased pressure on the ulnar nerve at the elbow.
Some patients may notice weakness while pinching, occasional clumsiness, and/or a tendency to drop things. In severe cases, sensation may be lost and the muscles in the hand may lose bulk and strength.
On yet another Valentine's day, Mr Warwick proposed, and she accepted.
However, her allergy means that the couple will not be able to kiss, even on their wedding day.

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