Dawn:
I had a severe allergic reaction , after Allergy Testing, in my Doctor's
office.  He administered the Epipen on me, and I had an instant "Panic
Attack" with convulsions.  This may not happen to you though.

It is probably OK for you to administer the Epipen yourself, but try to
have someone stay with you to talk to you.  It is a very scary feeling,
and you will get through it better if you have someone to keep you calm.

The Epipen started to take the swelling down almost immediately, so it
is a life-saver!


Beth
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> -----Original Message-----
> From: Dawn [SMTP:[log in to unmask]]
> Sent: Monday, December 15, 1997 11:42 PM
> To:   [log in to unmask]
> Subject:      Epi-Pen Support
>
> For those of you out there who have used an epi-pen...have a question
> or for
> you:
>
> Just had my first prescription for an epi-pen filled and my doctor
> told me
> that I shouldn't use the pen on myself. Instead, she said that I
> should have
> some one else administer the dose. I think I recall at least one of
> the
> mothers on this list saying that her son ate a chicken nugget by
> mistake
> that contained cheese (looked like the ones without cheese) and had to
> use
> his epi-pen on himself.  Figure if a child can self-administer I need
> not
> worry about being alone and needing to self-administer. Just wondering
> if
> anyone has any experience/ideas to share on this topic.
>
> Thanks!
> Dawn
> :) :) :)