Klarinet Archive - Posting 000009.txt from 1997/09

From: Roger Shilcock <roger.shilcock@-----.uk>
Subj: Re: Ligature allergy?
Date: Mon, 1 Sep 1997 10:45:31 -0400

The most likely culprit is nickel. It certainly reacts with perspiration
in some way to produce a toxic effect on the skin; I've been bothered by
this during our recent heat wave, coins and, bizarrely enough, my watch
winder being the sources.
Roger Shilcock

On Mon, 1 Sep 1997 deerich@-----.net wrote:

> Date: Mon, 01 Sep 1997 07:55:13 -0500
> From: deerich@-----.net
> To: klarinet@-----.us
> Subject: Re: Ligature allergy?
>
> Frank Garcia wrote:
> >
> > Good morning,
> >
> > Recently I had a student that developed an allergic reaction to her Bonade
> > ligature. Her lips got swollen up, but she did not tell me any other
> > symptoms. I put her on a Rovner and that seemed to clear things up.
> >
> > I have been practicing a lot lately (5+ hrs a day) and recently started
> > having similar problems (inflamed lips, a "numb" feeling inside my mouth).
> > My question is, does anyone know what Bonade ligs are made of? And, what
> > component could be causing me this problem? I don't want to use a Rovner
> > (I've tried them, not my cup of tea). Any suggestions for other ligatures
> > without the materials that are causing the irritation? TIA
> >
> > Frank Garcia
>
> I do not know what metal the ligature is made of, but I can tell you
> that some people do react to metals when they are in contact with the
> skin. My mother could not wear ANY metal jewelry unless it was plated
> with silver or gold. So I would suggest that you obtain a ligature that
> is plated with one of these or get one that is not metal. Since you
> mention that it only occurred recently, it might also work to take
> longer breaks in your practice sessions or to make each session shorter.
>
> Dee Hays
> Canton, SD
> deerich@-----.net
>