: I haven't been doing an awful lot of epoxying or sanding this spring, a
: little bit a couple of weeks ago. But just recently I developed a rash on
: my stomach which has lasted about 3 days now. I was wondering if this
: could be epoxy sensitivity, or some rare tropical disease. It would have
: to be a very rare tropical disease since I live on the Canadian border.
: Pamela

Hi Pamela;
there are probably as many sensitivity problems as there are builders but the two that i heard about most are, first, respiratory; second, skin.
i get a mild reaction in my lungs but only if i am less than carefull with my respirator. NEVER WORK WITHOUT IT!!
stay clear of epoxy untill your rash clears up and then, useing all safety precations, have another go at it. call it a test, then if the rash comes back, see your doctor.
i hope all comes out ok for you. some folks have had to quit working with epoxy beause of the reactions they get. there's always sof building.(ask Liz)
all the best;
daren.....