I first came across Epipens about 8 years ago when I took my son and
his friend David out for the day. David has a severe nut allergy and
it was the first time he had been away from his parents. She
explained in advance what to do and I asked another adult Mum who was
coming with me if she wanted to know too - no way! I was quite firmly
told it was 'my' problem if I wanted to invite such a kid along.

The knowledge certainly helped me when I was stung for the first time
as it slowly dawned on me what was happening - it gave me chance to
ring my GP and ask for advice. So the expression of what goes around
comes around is true.

If David had an attack now and after administering the antihistamine
he wasn't responding I would not hesitate in using the epipen and
ringing for an ambulance. This is the same procedure I have for
myself - although I admit I would find it easier to inject someone
else .....

I think people don't want the responsibility which suprised me
particularly as a parent you are sagging under it anyway!

Our allergy is tricky especially for a child and my heart goes out to
Roz as you must feel terribly anxious yet you have no control. At
least with the nut allergy David used to bring his own lunch so we
could all relax!

I am off on Monday night for a snowboard taster session with my
youngest - aged 13. I can ski but being in a houseful of males they
want to snowboard ...... not sure at all ......

Hadn't notice a lack of honeybees here last year ... will watch out
this year ....

Maggie

--- In insectstings@yahoogroups.com, "Insect Stings" <david@...>
wrote:
>
> It is very interesting how few parents are willing to use the
epipen on their own children - let alone other people's children. In
fact there is an interesting study out at the moment which
illustrates this very well - if you go to the website it is the last
piece of news in the left hand column.
>
> As you know, I have a real fear of using it on myself so, to be
fair, I would be quite nervous using it on other people's children.
>
> Don't know what everyone else thinks.....
>
> David
>
>
> ----- Original Message -----
> From: Roz Hannan
> To: insectstings@yahoogroups.com
> Sent: Wednesday, February 28, 2007 5:27 PM
> Subject: Re: [insectstings] Re: Sighting!
>
>
>
> Yes, it faces the Eiger We were skiing on the nursery slopes
though!!
>
>
>
> We had hoped that a cold winter holiday would be the answer for
our family, in particular my son. He would be able to have the
freedom to go off to ski-school without the constant 'epipen' hanging
over him. A chance to make new friends and be 'normal'. Lets face it,
he finds it tough to be in the cricket team in the summer as mum
(with epipen)has to go along too! You'd be surprised ( or not) how
many adults are not happy to be left in charge of an epipen! I don't
mind at all, but my son is getting to the age when Mum's presence
can be an embarrassment! We will certainly go again as, despite the
wasp sighting, it was very relaxing.
>
>
>
> No wasps in deepest Sussex yet!
>
>
>
> Roz
>
>
>
> ----- Original Message ----
> From: maggie_paton <maggie.paton@...>
> To: insectstings@yahoogroups.com
> Sent: Wednesday, 28 February, 2007 1:51:21 PM
> Subject: [insectstings] Re: Sighting!
>
>
> Nor in Ramsbottom, Lancashire - but it has been very windy ...
>
> Is Grindlewald near the Eiger?
>
> I must admit to enjoying the cold, wasp free weather - even been
> wearing perfume.
>
> Maggie
> --- In insectstings@ yahoogroups. com, "Insect Stings" <david@>
> wrote:
> >
> > No wasps here yet in Haslemere, Surrey but am visiting the
warmer
> Paris for three days today so taking the Epipens with just in
case!
> >
> > Will advise if they are there!
> >
> > David
> >
> > ----- Original Message -----
> > From: Roz Hannan
> > To: insectstings@ yahoogroups. com
> > Sent: Saturday, February 24, 2007 6:07 PM
> > Subject: [insectstings] Sighting!
> >
> >
> >
> > Is this a first of the season?
> >
> > Sitting in Grindlewald, Switzerland ( 1050m) after an afternoon
> skiing. Lovely cafe and sitting on a sunny terrace looking at the
> snow, when 2 (yes 2) wasps flew buy! Later that day another flew
past
> my son at a bus stop!
> >
> > Global warming maybe??? but this seems very early!
> >
> >
> >
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