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Epi Pen ????
Asked by C.C. from Dallas
on February 26, 2007
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My daughter is allergic to peanuts and we just went and picked up her epi pen and I noticed that it exp in may 2007. That just doesn't seem to be a very long shelf li...
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- Hi C., two of my children have Epi Pens (one is a Jr)...yes, they do expire quickly..I think every 12 months. I know they are expensive and it is a pain. I was told ...
- I have an epi-pen prescription as well. My doctor told me to tell the pharmacy to make sure they had an epi-pen with an expiration date 1 year from when I purchased t...
- You should have at least a shelf life of one year and could be longer....take it back to the pharmacy......my daughter requires glucagon and I have had to do the same ...
German Shepard with EPI and IBS
Asked by E.A. from Chicago
on April 27, 2008
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I have a german shepard that will be two years old at the end of the month. Her name is Kayla and is sweet as can be. First time I have ever bought a dog from a bree...
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- Try a gluten free diet. I've known many people that have had sick dogs and no vet knew what to do. Then they researched it and tried changing the diet to what suited...
- Homeopathy will work great for your dog. Consider a Holistic Vet, which are a little pricey, but worth it. I may be able to help. I do Homeopathy on people (I'm a N...
- If you are near wisconsin, try the healing oasis in near racine wi. Dr. Rivera. He has alot of great suggestions and may beable to think outside of the box.
Is It Common to Be Induced and Go Without a Epi?
Asked by R.S. from Boston
on May 1, 2009
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I really wanted to go all natural. My due date was the 26th and iam scheduled to be induced this monday. I'm wondering if I should pass or take epi or tell them I want...
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- Studies show it is best to wait and let the baby decide when is the right time to be born. The baby is the one that initiates the labor in his or her own time. The b...
- I had all three natural 2 were induced and i did it natural
- I don't know how common it is.... but I was induced and I didn't have an epi. I was afraid it would make me immobile. I do know that being induced (getting the pitos...
Adverse Reaction to Epi-pen Jr.
Asked by K.M. from San Francisco
on July 3, 2010
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Hi moms,
Last weekend, I fed my son whole wheat pasta, green peas, with homemade carbonara sauce (milk, egg, basil, parmesan cheese). All of these ingredients, he ...
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- I've never heard of this before, but have always wondered about it. My son is allergic to many foods. He had a similar reaction with peas, they are in the legume fam...
- How much does your son weigh? It sounds like he received too much epinephrine, not an allergic reaction. An epi-pen Jr. is for patients weight 33-66lbs. Epi-pens ar...
- I have never heard of this before...I work as a clerk in a pharmacy and have never heard a possible allergic reaction to an Epi Pen mentioned. Of course an Epi Pen is ...
Question for Moms Who Must Carry Medications (Like Benadryl or Epi-pen).
Asked by S.B. from Los Angeles
on November 7, 2011
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My three-year-old son has a couple of food allergies that require us to carry an Epi-Pen and Benadryl with us. I need it to be accessible, so I keep it in my purse or...
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- I carry my meds in a special makeup bag that is hard to get into--- I also keep it in a special zippered part of my purse. GL M
- I have to carry diastat for my son who is epileptic - it comes in a pen from, similar to an epipen. I have it in a zipped black case, inside my purse. I have a 3 year ...
- Hi Mama! Please don't take this the wrong way, but he is old enough to obey your directive to stay out of the bag. My daughter has had Type 1 Diabetes since age 19 ...
Has Anyone Used an Epi-Lady or Similar Shaver?
Asked by J.S. from Milwaukee
on March 29, 2007
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Wondering if anyone has used a shaver like this and if they like it? Does it hurt?
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- yes it is very painfull, like waxing. but you don't have to do it as often as shaving so the trade off may be worth it for you.
- I have an epi-lady, and yes...it hurts. I don't use it on my legs because it would take forever. The part that extracts the hair is usually pretty small so it doesn'...
- I have an epilady...I use it during the winter months and after about a year, the hair quit coming back, starting on the calf and spreading around to the front (where ...
Natural Childbirth Advice
Asked by B.F. from Los Angeles
on May 4, 2010
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Hi Ladies,
I am almost 38 weeks preggo with my first and I hoping to have a natural delivery w/o an epidural. Do any of you have any advice/tips for me?
One use...
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- Hi there :) You already have a lot of great input from other great moms but I hope you won't mind reading one more. My water broke 2 days before my due date but I w...
- With the birth of my son I planned on going natural and hoped to labor at home as long as possible. I had also been told that this would be the most helpful way to av...
- Bradley Birth is awesome, but required months of education and practice. I would grab the book Husband Coached childbirth and read it quickly. Do deep belly breathin...
Electric Razor/epi-things for Hair Removal
Asked by S.O. from Kansas City
on July 6, 2007
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Ok, this summer, I am already tired of shaving my legs every day! So, today in Target I saw several "epi" type hair removers. I only remember the epi-lady in the late...
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- Hey S., Yes the epi-lady like hair removers hurt, they rip your hair out from the root. Waxing hurts too, but it is quicker, like ripping off a band aid. I would reco...
- I use a electric razor half the time.. It does not get as smooth as a actual shave. I found what work best in waxing I got two weeks or Veet hair removal cream it l...
- Hi, S., I had a women's electric razor a few years ago, and it didn't work as good as I thought something so expensive should. I actually started using a man's elec...
Aftercare of Patient Who Received Epidural
Asked by M.W. from Missoula
on March 22, 2007
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For those of you who labored and delivered with an Epidural, (non c-sections, please), were any of you advised to not attempt to move or care for your infant without a...
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- I have had 3 children, all vaginal. Two with Epidural and one without. I was advised to not stand up, carry my babies or use the restroom without help for an hour afte...
- Hello! I have had one child, vaginally. I had mine removed right before delivery since it was empty and they new I had enough to stay numb. . .I was not told to not ...
- I have had 2 children, both vaginal. One with Epidural and one without. I was advised to not stand up, carry my daughter or use the restroom without help for an hour a...
My Daughter Had a Allergic Reaction to a Bee Sting.
Asked by P.K. from Los Angeles
on June 8, 2010
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My 6-year-old daughter was stung by a bee on Sunday. She broke out in hives all over her body and her' throat felt lumpy'. We were told by her doctor that she had a ...
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- have them carry the pen everywhere. get a few pens. teach her how to use it. teach others around her how to use it. it could save her life. yea, hassle for sure, ...
- Hi P., I am a PE teacher during the year and a Jr. Lifeguard Instructor during the summer and work with children all day. Needless to say, there are bee's in my envi...
- My granddaughter has an epi-pen because she's allergic to peanuts. Fortunately she's not had a reaction to peanuts but still she needs to have the epi-pen. It was sc...
