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...
Hi Guys, Had a bit of a bad day yesterday. After having been on maintenance for over a year (albeit on split doses initially, then moving up to a full single...
Hey Chris Sorry you've had a set back ... Wow, no reactions, and then such a huge one! I guess things like that, make us perk up and take notice. Sounds like...
So sorry to hear this news Chris You have my sympathy!!!!! the good news is you are okay today! i am glad you were in a controlled enviorment and though way...
I am so sorry to hear that news - I am not surprised how terrible you must be feeling at the moment. Having achieved a goal like this it is a real downer to...
Hi Chris. I'll chime in with my "poor baby" for you. That must have been so frightening and disappointing. That's the spooky part of this therapy. One just...
... where i go for my shots she told me she has been on the shots for about two years with no problems i was there getting my jab right after it happened she...
Oh Chris. That sounds scary! Poor you, but hopefully it will only be a temporary set back. I had to visit the Allergy Specialist at our local hospital...
Yes I have heard about this tablet for hay fever developed at the Homerton hospital here in the UK and being proven up all over the world at the moment. It is...
I've got to ask...are the shots really worth it? Can someone fill me in as to the risks of actually having a fatal reaction to a sting, assuming they have an...
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Mar 20, 2007 10:18 am
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Is this a sincere question? or are you a troll? If you are sincere, then I would reply: Hey quinn11721 If you've been told by a health professional, "don't get...
No, it was a legitimate question. Sorry, probably didn't phrase it right. I had systematic reaction about two years ago and was prescribed an epi shot... My...
quinn11721
quinn11721@...
Mar 20, 2007 10:54 pm
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Enter your vote today! A new poll has been created for the insectstings group: It would be great to know if you have undergone or are going through...
insectstings@yahoogro...
Mar 20, 2007 11:12 pm
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If you have undergone immunotherapy would you mind answering the simple poll in the Group by clicking the link on the left - just want to get a feel of whether...
Quinn, I do understand where you are coming from in trying to work out and calculate the statistcs behind immunotherapy and/or an insect bite in the field...
Thank you very much for your reply. As I mentioned, the last time I was bit (I believe a honey bee 2 years ago), I had a systematic reaction. Fortunately, it...
quinn11721
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Mar 21, 2007 2:18 pm
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An epipen which contains epinephrine/adrenalin is the gold standard treatment for anaphylaxis and provided it is administered early and you have enough of it...
... wasp venom immunotherapy!!on the other hand regular pollen allergy shots have caused a few deaths world wide!! as David said given the comparatively modest...
Hey Quinn You are not stupid!.....and Yes, I'm sorry I thought you might be a troll. I don't think you can apply or rely on stats/risks, because alot depends...
Hi Quinn and Hey everybody. My two cents..........maybe more It's really hard for a person who hasn't been at death's door after a sting to understand why we...
Hi again Quinn, you can ignore my previous request for detailed information on your reaction. I see this came thru while I was out. "general body rash,...
... positive? on testing i myself am allergic to honeybee but i was also allergic too hornets and yellow jackets on skin testing Rich ... your reaction....
OK, you know how easily I get confused. I wrote what ? Ya'll and these computers. Whew weee ! ... From: buddysneade To: insectstings@yahoogroups.com Sent:...
Hey Debbie Did you vote in the poll? You drive 60 miles to get your venom! I will no longer complain about my 35 mile trip ... Any 'buzz'ards waking up yet? ...
Thanks for all the great feedback. I thought it was a honey bee that stung me as I recalled pulling out a stinger w/ what seemed to have an attached sac....
quinn11721
quinn11721@...
Mar 21, 2007 6:58 pm
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Hi Robin......been wondering a lot about how you were doing. Yep, I did the poll. Was wondering where David hid the one that would say "yes, I do it but I...
... venom sac behind as for anxiety ive been there its no fun and i was panicky getting my skin tests too!! the thought of them injecting venom too which your...
You guys are sort of freaking me out!!! Yes I KNOW that everytime I send my son to school/cubs/ football/ cricket/ a party I could be sending him to his...
Hey Debbie LOL, I was thinking the same thing while doing the poll! ... I won't tell you how beautiful it is down here okay?...But the motorcycles were out in...
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