In the first post of this series, I shared one of our experiences with our oldest daughter and an allergic reaction to some food I gave her. In that story, I explained how I debated giving the EpiPen® injection, and then decided to use it. What I didn't mention in that post, however, was the … [Read more...]
Carrying the EpiPen – Epinephrine Dilemma #2
Here's a little quandry we've encountered with our two daughters and the four EpiPens that we need to carry everywhere. How to carry them? Where to carry them? When children are younger and not yet potty trained, carrying an auto-injector is not really a problem. You are already hauling around … [Read more...]
Do I Use the EpiPen®? – Epinephrine Dilemma #1
All of us food allergy folks carry them: the famous EpiPen® (or Auvi-Q or Adrenaclick). For those with severe allergies of any kind, this is a life-saving drug and device. But my family has had some struggles using and understanding our auto-injectors. In this series, I'll share three practical … [Read more...]