tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5913332197863148033.post5184787897366045201..comments2024-02-19T11:08:03.913-08:00Comments on get allergy wise: Epinephrine -- why some food-allergic people don't carry it and why they shouldSarah C.http://www.blogger.com/profile/12458526802099019544noreply@blogger.comBlogger6125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5913332197863148033.post-30948309539134796112013-03-22T22:51:00.964-07:002013-03-22T22:51:00.964-07:00Hi Gabrielle,
Yes, being prepared is what will kee...Hi Gabrielle,<br />Yes, being prepared is what will keep our kids safer. In looking at the last few times my kids have had allergic reactions, they have been varied. Last weekend when they had something that I suspect was cross-contaminated by milk products, my kids had no skin rash or hives whatsoever. That used to be a very common - and clear -- sign of allergic reaction in my eldest!Irene C.https://www.blogger.com/profile/12443761146385179771noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5913332197863148033.post-23771639514746574582013-03-22T12:42:12.982-07:002013-03-22T12:42:12.982-07:00Great post. My son's allergist and I were tal...Great post. My son's allergist and I were talking about some of these very issues today, specifically that previous reactions (and even low IgE levels) do not predict the severity of the next reaction. We have to be prepared.Gabbyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14429881962286637130noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5913332197863148033.post-85301962639467683352013-03-19T17:28:55.641-07:002013-03-19T17:28:55.641-07:00sc, I have shown Ryken how to administer the EpiPe...sc, I have shown Ryken how to administer the EpiPen and he has practiced many times. At 2nd grade and somewhat wise for his age (but immature in plenty of other ways!), I felt he was ready to comprehend and be able to physically carry out the motions.<br /><br />However, I do not think Ryken is mentally/emotionally ready to inject himself should the need arise. He is just so scared. I have been debating about whether to have him wear his auto-injector around so that he has it with him at all times throughout the school day of changing between classrooms, recess, lunch. If Ryken had it on him, he could at least quickly get help even if he did not want to give himself the shot himself. I have to work more on getting him past the fear of a shot though.Irene C.https://www.blogger.com/profile/12443761146385179771noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5913332197863148033.post-21539843423022902712013-03-19T15:34:24.949-07:002013-03-19T15:34:24.949-07:00Does Ryken know how to adminster his own epipen? J...Does Ryken know how to adminster his own epipen? Just wondering what age I should teach Jordan. I can't imagine her giving herself a shot, let alone holding it for 10 seconds, but i figure the more she is educated the better.....schttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11649486776098377769noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5913332197863148033.post-62608903890695232922013-03-19T08:51:28.351-07:002013-03-19T08:51:28.351-07:00Great information! I've been guilty of a few ...Great information! I've been guilty of a few of these "claims" but with all of the talk of deaths lately I have checked all of our Allergy Kits (expiration dates) and the places they are located... Home, Car, Daycare, My Son's backpack and my purse. Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5913332197863148033.post-47224585987862194152013-03-18T23:02:04.350-07:002013-03-18T23:02:04.350-07:00Thank you for the reminder Irene. Thank you for the reminder Irene. schttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11649486776098377769noreply@blogger.com