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Don't Lick Envelopes, Use A Sponge!

westiepaws

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westiepaws Apprentice
westiepaws
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Hi All, just a quick reminder to everyone -- moisten envelopes w/a sponge, do not lick them. I totally forgot and licked a whole bunch of them while I was doing some job-related mailings 1 1/2 weeks ago.

My innards have recovered. However, today I got an itchy rash on my neck, arms, shoulders, upper back, elbows and hands while driving in my car. My face turned bright red for no reason (as far as I can tell--I have switched all my soaps and etc. to allergen-free -- the only major glutening was the envelopes).

Luckily I was on my way to my endocrinologist to pick up some vitamins, otherwise I would have ended up in the ER, I guess!

Anyway, remember, remember, remember, don't lick envelopes, stamps, anything!

westiepaws

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Carriefaith Enthusiast
Carriefaith
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It's so easy to forget. Once I was at the bank and licked my envelope to deposit some money. Then I realized what I did... and I went outside and started spitting on the ground. Very lady like ;) The people at the bank must have thought I was crazy :lol: I didn't get sick from it anyway... Luckily.

celiac3270 Collaborator
celiac3270
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Then I realized what I did... and I went outside and started spitting on the ground. Very lady like ;) The people at the bank must have thought I was crazy :lol:

Haha :lol: . I don't typically forget, in part because I rarely seal an envelope, and also because it tastes gross, so I generally avoided licking them, anyway.

Jnkmnky Collaborator
Jnkmnky
Posted

You're itchy rash sounds like fifths disease. Especially the red cheeks. Just keep it in mind for the next few months. I'm still getting over it myself. Harmless in kids...rough on adults.

KaitiUSA Enthusiast
KaitiUSA
Posted

I don't lick envelopes. I will use a glue stick or a wet sponge but I've heard disgusting envelope stories from even people who are non celiac. They have so many germs

skbird Contributor
skbird
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Scotch tape. The answer to everything. I keep it right next to my gluten free toaster.

:D

Stephanie

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celiac3270
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Yes...I prefer Scotch tape :D

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stef-the-kicking-cuty Enthusiast
stef-the-kicking-cuty
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I just used a sponge yesterday. I hardly ever forget to do that actually. Maybe I'm just too afraid of my bodies reaction <_<

Carriefaith Enthusiast
Carriefaith
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I don't forget anymore, actually. That was a long time ago :lol: The banks around here are now using non-lick envelopes. Very nice!

I will use a glue stick or a wet sponge but I've heard disgusting envelope stories from even people who are non celiac. They have so many germs

WOW! Kaiti, I didn't now that. Gross :o

KaitiUSA Enthusiast
KaitiUSA
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Yeah, get this...I was told this by someone..I was told it is a true story but I dont know..

This lady licked an envelope and cut her tongue...didn't really think anything of it right..and then she noticed her tongue got a really hard spot and it kept growing so she went to the doctor. Apparently, a cockroach or something had eggs on the envelope and then they were growing in her tongue!!! They were able to get rid of it but ever since I heard that I won't ever lick an envelope

Carriefaith Enthusiast
Carriefaith
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:blink: That is so nasty
cdford Contributor
cdford
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I get that red face and itchy rash every time I get glutened.

jenvan Collaborator
jenvan
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Kaiti-

ewwwwucksdhidljklbleh ! (that was my reaction to the cockroach story !!) :blink: yuck!

Guest gfinnebraska
Guest gfinnebraska
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The roach story is false. If you go to Open Original Shared Link you can read on there that it is false. Good story though!! :) I have a special bottle of sticky stuff I use at work to seal all of the envelopes. A MUST have!!! Some day I need to pick one up for home as well. I, like Kaiti, use a glue stick now. :)

KaitiUSA Enthusiast
KaitiUSA
Posted

I'm glad it's not true. That's just gross..who would even want to make something like that up? ickk lol

Carriefaith Enthusiast
Carriefaith
Posted

Good... it's not true B)

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