I have a question. I am allergic to water softeners, I cant shower in water that has them , I hive and burn and boil. Pure poison to me and no allergest has a test to confirm it. I work in the suburbs and drink the water softened water. For the past year I have had debilitating muscle pain, cramping, etc possibly due to ingesting this water. My Rheumatoid doc thinks I am dealing with a electolyte imballance. If I work to replennish my electrolytes does this water softener affect my ability to have a normal electrolyte balance? I have been working for a year to try and find the solution, MRI shows no neuro issues ( I thought I had MS) THere si little documented research on on Water Softener Allergy and I am trying to find out what I can do. I guess I am stuck living in the city where the water is good for me