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645800 tn?1466860955 I am very allergic to bee and wasp stings to the point that I can die from a sting within about 1/2 hour or so. As a result I am suppose to carry an EpiPen with me at all times ( especially since there are a lot of wasps and bees around my home ). But despite this the couple of times I have been stung I have never been able to give myself the much needed shot. And to make matter worse I always have 2 reactions to each sting.
645800 tn?1466860955 With the talk of EpiPen in Michelle's post earlier today it got me thinking about my problem with needles and other self infecting skin damage devices. I am hoping that maybe someone will have some ideas or at least where to look for help with this. My problem isn't the normal fear of needles. I can get shot or blood drawn with no problems. Well except I have to be able to watch what is going on.If I can't see it happening I will pass out.
Avatar n tn m also allergic to several medications (antibiotics) and my doctor said I might need an epipen when I take them to keep me alive until I get to a hospital. Just about all antibiotics close my throat. But I thought epipens contained epiphenephrine, and was told by a friend that it's bad for those with a heart arrhythmia. Has anyone here with PVCs had to use an epipen for an anaphlactic shock reaction, and if so, was it safe for the heart? Thanks.
Avatar f tn This weekend was horrible, I had two reaction to the water, on friday it was with rain, and had to give me 2 shoots of Epipen, and than I was better but shaking badly from the Epipen, and yesturday just by sweat I did a reaction and again the Epipen but just once, and I didnt even went to the hospital after, his that dangerous if I dont go???? And his it dangerous I have to many shoots?????
Avatar n tn Hello I have severe reactions from insect stings especially bee stings. Its so bad that 1 or 2 stings will put me into anaphylactic shock. I have over 5000+ PVC's a day and the docs say it is a supposed benign condition. (which I do not believe). My wife has never had a pvc or palpitations. Anyways, I have to carry around a epipen everywhere I go. Last year I was working in my back yard and was stung twice, once in the face under the eye and once in my arm.
Avatar n tn Hi, welcome to the forum, as such epipen are not available yet. Epipen delivers a measured dose of epinephrine (also known as adrenaline) using autoinjector technology, most frequently for the treatment of acute allergic reactions to avoid or treat the onset of anaphylactic shock. In certain cases it can be used to stop local bleeding. Alternatively, the same drug can be given by the local health care provider or you need to go to emergency department.
Avatar f tn t stop breathing or anything but the usually end up getting infected and cause me muscle fatigue and vomiting. The bite is already swollen to about the size of a golf ball and will probably get worse. Should I be concerned that it could hurt the baby? I already have a dr appt first thing in the morning.
645800 tn?1466860955 Both times (the first with standard needle and syring, second with epipen) I could not inject myself despite the fact that I could die any minute. So are they all injections? If they are is there some way anyone knows that I can get someone to give me the shots if needed? I live alone so there is no family around that I can get to give me any shots. For example would it be possible to have my shrink do an Rx to have someone give me the shots and have it be covered by insurance?
Avatar f tn Well, I received a new supply of procrit and this time the syringe is the 3 ml size with the 25 g needle, instead of the 1 ml size syringe and the 27 g needle. Maybe this larger syringe will be easier to release the air bubbles since I am only filling a smaller portion of this syringe. With the 1 ml size syringe there was really no extra space. So, I will fill the 3 ml syringe from the solution vial with the larger needle to the 1 ml mark.
Avatar f tn I have a lump on my right breast the size of a pea I'm 26 and had a ultrasound.. The ultrasound tech couldn't find anything on the ultrasound but said she clearly felt the lump.. She told me it was just dense breast tissue.. Sometimes I feel a small amount of discomfort where the lump is.. It's hard and non moveable. My doctor said since there was nothing on the ultrasound that I'm fine but I had the ultrasound 6 months ago and the bump still hasn't gone away..
956292 tn?1334054869 Makes me wonder why Avonex has a needle size choice. Is there any benefit to using a larger size needle? I assume by size we're talking about the diameter, right....
Avatar f tn t have that size needle they will sell you a syringe that you can draw the meds into, Good to have these on hand.
Avatar n tn I was rushed to emergency, given benedryl and sent home 4 hours later. I got an Epipen for I was told, although rare, that I could have a secondary reaction within the next week. Sure enough November 5 I had a second reaction (bi-phasic reaction). I was given the epipen by my mother for I passed out and couldn't give it myself. Back to the hospital.
Avatar f tn You may need an Epipen if it becomes more severe but in the meantime see a physician and buy some Benadryl.
Avatar f tn I have carried an epipen for the last 11 years for my son and Thank God we have not had to use it. But I was wondering if anyone did have an experience like this and had to use an epipen. Or if you have any information on urticaria pigmentosa? ( I know alot about it but I always would like to know more. Please share any information you may have or experiences you incountered.
Avatar f tn Yes, I take Rebif as well and I don't have any injection site problems. I just started 3 weeks ago though. But I take it at night right before I go to sleep. If I do it during the day, I get realllllllly sleepy. Hope everything turns out ok!
Avatar f tn A needle biopsy would not necessarily change the size or shape of the lump. A complex cyst can contain both liquid and solid material .... unlike a simple cyst that is only filled with fluid and may be drained with a needle. There would likely be some swelling in the area of the biopsy but by all means if you are concerned, ck. with your PHysician. Take care .....
Avatar f tn I will try to reply to your question. If your liver is enlarged, then your doctor will probably do some more tests to try to find the cause for your enlarged liver. Have you been tested for Hepatitis A, Hepatitis B, and Hepatitis C?
Avatar f tn My question is, the radiologist recommended that I follow up in 6 months to a year, however my doctor is insisting on me having a fine needle biopsy done. He states because of my family history (my older sister has been diagnoised with thryoid cancer). Is this really necessary. I get the impression from my report that the nodules are just cysts. Since I'm new to this thryoid forum I would like to hear from some of you about your opinion on having a biopsy or should I just wait.
10203682 tn?1418693754 ll tell you a secret, you can ask for the smallest needle and the nurse will tell you it is, but really its the same size needle as she'd use for anyone. Shots have specified sizes that they have to be, but this also includes babies. The same size as youd get is also the same size as it would be for a 6 month old. They aren't very big and they go very quick. I didn't even feel it when I got my flu shot or Tdap. You'll do just fine!
Avatar n tn t show up on imaging. The breast surgeon that I saw said a needle biopsy was not an option for me since the lump is small and I have breast implants. So, he is having me come back to see in in 6 weeks to see if it changes at all. I am not happy with the wait and see approach. I am worried sick about this lump, although the dr. doesn't seem too concerned. I don't know how they can tell me to 'not worry' if they can't tell me what it is!
20451547 tn?1498215245 I have been having panic attacks ever since early 2015 when I was first ever stang by a wasp and went into anaphylactic shock.(the er doctor said I am allergic to bees/wasps/hornets venom. That day I was rushed back into the er and bum rushed by 5 different nurses and a doctor, one nurse asking me which arm I want the epipen in? I am like Idc I can't breath stab me! ) I almost died that day, and now I have been having panic attacks almost every other day.