Epi Pen
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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 ...
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 ...
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...
I Did It! 1St Allergy Shot
Asked by J.J. from Milwaukee
on March 24, 2011
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I hardly felt it. They said when a higher dose is injected I will feel more of a sting but nothing at all today. The nurse ordered me an epi pen(sp?) too. She said it ...
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- A reaction after a shot is usually within the first 20m. That is why are doctor recommends you stick around for that time. The epipen is usually just a prescriptio...
- Probably soon. My son is required to stay in the office for 20 minutes after receiving his shots for monitoring in case of a serious reaction.
- My mom gets some kind of shot (super expensive, and not the normal "allergy shot") for her allergies, and she has to stay at the Dr. office for 1 hour afterward. My br...
Allergy Actions
Asked by S.H. from Buffalo
on July 29, 2009
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Hi Moms.
My 18 month old was just diagnosed with peanut and tree nut allergies. Yes, I know, he shouldn't have had either at his young age. His pediatrician said it...
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- call the dr back. i'm sure you're not the first persontot leave there with questions that popped into your head there after the appt.
- I would suggest making a list of questions and call your allergist back. I would even suggest faxing the list and give them a day or two to prepare your answers. Ask t...
- Hi S., It's a matter of degree ... you use the Epi pen when the reaction is severe. The biggest thing you worry about is anaphylactic shock and the throat swelling...
Babysitter Gave 1 y.o. Peanut Butter--major Hives :O(
Asked by M.M. from Chicago
on September 17, 2008
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Mostly just a vent, but looking for some reassurance, too.
So the babysitter accidently gave my one year old daughter peanut butter today. She thought I had given it...
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- Reading one of your responses I just had to chime in--peanuts are NOT a nut. Peanuts are a bean. Just because a child has allergies to peanuts does not mean they will ...
- Any allergy can be outgrown but....your child can also be allergic to other foods, as well. You won't know until the child gets the allergy tests or you observe her a...
- I just wanted to tell you my experience. I gave my son peanutbutter for the first time when he was about 13 months old. He had recently had his chicken pox vaccinati...
Peanut and Tree Allergies
Asked by J.M. from New York
on October 27, 2010
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Hi Wise Mommas,
My 3 year old daughter was recently diagnosed with peanut and tree nut allergies. I'm new to the world of food allergies and would love to learn from...
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- [hugs] The world just got a whole lot scarier for you and your family, I know. Because it did for us too, when my son was diagnosed at 18m with a life-threatening p...
- Here is a list of peanut/tree nut free treats from a preschool http://www.glenviewmethodistpreschool.com/Treats.html. Other than that, just always call ahead at resta...
- Would love to talk with you more. Our third child who's 1 was recently diagnosed too. Check out the FAAN website. And there's a great book I bought called, The Pe...
Peanut Allergy and School
Asked by J.C. from Champaign
on May 7, 2010
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Is anyone familiar with Illinois food allergy legislation law?
Or have experience dealing with public school on managing food allergy in school? My daughter is ready...
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- Definatly work with the school. In michigan, there is no law, but up to the schools. where my stepson goes, they are not allowed peanut products in the classroom. A...
- educate your child, child's teachers and school!!! a peanut free table is imperitive. my children only eat peanut butter and jelly at lunchtime. they do not eat any me...
- Unlike a previous poster, I do expect them to go peanut free, I want my child to live and not be at risk to die in any setting. My daughter has anaphalaxis to just be...
Allergies
Asked by S.D. from Richmond
on June 17, 2008
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I am a parent of two little ones. I have chronic allergies. I recently had my seven year old tested at a allergist because this Spring she had a horrible time. She ...
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- hi S., i'm a little surprised that your allergist didn't take more time to discuss this with you. the peanut allergy is one of the more serious ones (i don't know abo...
- Allergies are the first sign of a weakened immune system. There are lots of things you can do to boost your immune system and "lessen" the severity of allergies. Ple...
- S., when your child has allergies that severe it can be scary, I know! My daughter outgrew some mild allergies (eggs, corn, soy), but these only caused skin reactions....
