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Post by lostgreengoat on Jun 14, 2010 17:52:44 GMT -5
Ok, this year was my first Bonnaroo and my brother's 3rd and we have a bit of a serious question/concern. I'm sure at this point anyone who experienced it knows exactly what I mean by Bonna-Rash.
All 3 times for my brother and this time for me, after having our feet exposed to the mud, our feet and ankles broke out in a nasty rash and have ballooned up with extreme swelling. At first we thought it was just an allergic reaction we were prone to, but then we noticed dozens of other people with the same symptoms. By Saturday night our feet were so swollen we had to limp back to our camp after Jay-Z's set.
We went to the med tent to see what they said and the volunteer (not the EMT) said that in the time she'd been there just saturday, over 20 people in our pod (Pod 1) with the exact same syptoms. We met more people suffering on Sunday at What Stage.
SO--who else experienced this, what have you done for it, and do you have ANY idea what caused it? The EMTs couldn't answer that last question.
Post by hibouxdufromage on Jun 14, 2010 18:13:31 GMT -5
It's the insecticide they spray the farm with that you're having an allergic reaction to. I've seen some real nasty cases of it in years past and the med people at the pods always claim it's something like sun poisoning or they just don't know, probably to avoid legal issues. I didn't follow my own durn advice and didn't put socks on before setting up camp, and I got it BAD this year. The best way to get rid of it is to take some antihistamines and an anti-inflammatory (consult your medical professional before mixing OTC meds, of course). Wash the affected area thoroughly, then slather it in aloe. Don't worry, it won't scar or anything.
Post by nodepression on Jun 14, 2010 18:14:29 GMT -5
I have no idea what it is, but I didn't get it in 08 when I was in tent only. The last two years I've been in pod 1 and got it. This year wasn't as bad, but Bonnaroo really needs to switch up whatever they're using on the grass over there (pesticides?)
Edit: Vektor said it better than I was able to. I should probably bookmark this page.
we call it bonnaraids. my wife went to the dr. after 07 and they told her it was a caused by some bacteria she ingested. that year was dustaroo, so we assumed it was from breathing all that. neither of us got it last year. this year we both got it, but not as bad.
Post by lostgreengoat on Jun 14, 2010 18:37:20 GMT -5
Thanks guys, we figured it was an allergy but it was strange to see so many people with it. A woman I was talking to said she saw one guy whose legs were so swollen he was in a wheelchair. I'm interested to see how many people were affected and possibly finding a way to get Bonnaroo to change whatever stuff they're spraying out there.
Side note: Nodepression, good to see another person from Buffalo on here.
Post by hibouxdufromage on Jun 14, 2010 19:25:36 GMT -5
Did your wife have the bonnaraids on just her ankles or all over? Ingesting bacteria sounds a little strange for something that is pretty clearly a mild chemical burn/ allergic reaction. Did the doc give her antibiotics? Anyway, just don't get freaked out by it. I know (right now) how much of an annoyance it is, but it'll go away even if left untreated if you stay clean.
It is indeed what they spray the grass with to kill the bugs. I am highly allergic. Everyone has a varying degree of reaction. Some none at all. I had to go to the Doctor in 08 and get a steroid shot. It took a few days for the swelling to go down and 2 weeks for the rash to go away.
I now wear knee socks the entire time I am on the farm. I get some crazy looks, and even a few comments. I still get a bit of the rash, even this year, but not like this anymore.
I have contacted them about changing to another pesticide. To no avail.
Take Benadryl and use hydrocortisone cream. It will go away. And I will let them know more people are becoming allergic to the stuff they are spraying.
Perhaps I will have my picture blown up into and 8X10 and send it to them ;D
I had to join the site (after being a long-time lurker) just to say thanks for posting that pic. I had that last year (first time ever getting it at 'roo) and it was the biggest mystery. I thought it was a rash, sunburn, allergy, but it never really fit into any of those descriptions well, but now I know. Huzzah.
one of my daughters friends got a pretty severe case of it this year. We were in pod 9. I treated it with ibuprofen, hydrocortisone cream, aloe and antihistamine (zyrtec during day and benadryl at night). By the time we left it was improving. I did not think it was sun poisoning and treated it as if it were a contact dermatitis (allergy to something she touched).
ohmeohmy... after a lovely campsite chat w/TheDruid about chemicals & skin rashes, I jinxed myself: I now have SUN POISONING complete with rash, disorientation, nausea, and swollen ankles that look like kielbasa. (OK, running out of sunscreen mighta had a wee lil' part to play, but still...ouch.) Let the mass slathering of hydrocortisone continue...
Post by hibouxdufromage on Jun 14, 2010 20:40:10 GMT -5
Druid, my legs are almost as purty as yours after this year. I got a few comments about rockin the socks and sandals after I made the switch a little too late, but I just incorporated it into my spot-on game.
If we unite in solidarity, soon it will be all the rage. I jest, but it has been my only solution. I doubt I am going to be able to get them to quit using the sh!t they spray with out there. But I can sure has hell try.
ohmeohmy... after a lovely campsite chat w/TheDruid about chemicals & skin rashes, I jinxed myself: I now have SUN POISONING complete with rash, disorientation, nausea, and swollen ankles that look like kielbasa. (OK, running out of sunscreen mighta had a wee lil' part to play, but still...ouch.) Let the mass slathering of hydrocortisone continue...
Next year I'm packing more Benadryl & socks.
Don't be too sure about that being sun poisoning. So sorry to hear that Hollie. Drink lots of fluids, keep your feet up, down the benadryl, and if it is not better by tomorrow, see your Doctor.
thanks for the picture because that is exactly how my ankles look and i have been going nuts trying to figure out how only that part of my leg got burned, mystery solved... they didnt get burned in that spot. Also has anyone else noticed the restriced access signs posted by tyson throught the farm? just makes me curious as to what goes on there the rest of the year.
Also has anyone else noticed the restriced access signs posted by tyson throught the farm? just makes me curious as to what goes on there the rest of the year.
It is indeed what they spray the grass with to kill the bugs.
Well, if it's to kill the bugs then it sure as hell isn't working. We had ants doing heavy construction in our camp; two kinds of small black ants, small and very small. We enjoyed watching them scout and carry little food crumbs back to their anthills. We sprayed Off bug repellent on our bedding, which worked passably well. The ants really didn't bother us considering we landed on their homes. Flies were bothersome, but the Off repelled them. Didn't notice any mosquitoes. Being diabetic I wear socks and shoes, but sleep in my bare feet. The feet and ankles held up fine.
Post by michaelclegg on Jun 14, 2010 21:20:18 GMT -5
when first reading threasd title i was sure Bonna-rash was the reason everyone put Goldbaun on there Roo list.....But I obviously was wrong....what the heck is that..??