how to use an epipen injector

In the interim you need to have something like Medic Alert who could not only notify the paramedics, but could possibly notify someone around you who could come to your aid. You should teach everyone in your family how to use the EpiPen and all your close (in proximity and other) friends. There are also personal alarms that will sound shrilly if activated. That could alert family and neighbors.

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?????

I thought you were now known as the "Enquirer?" We have so many nicknames for you, it's a wonder you remember your real name. And ess, my darling lady, I too, would love to know how the injection went. I have had some injection site lumps come up using the auto-injector, so I went back to self injecting my Copaxone, which now only results in a slight rising of the skin. Seems to work for me. Hope the auto-injector is working for you.

So I can really empathise with you not wanting to use the syringe the old fashioned way. It just shows how we can all overcome challenges, face fears and in doing so find out more about ourselves and learn that we can do things ...even when scared. Hope it is not long till the new auto injector comes and meanwhile just carry on and try and stay calm and collected..I am sure it helps.

When I use the auto-injector and this happens, it is probably caused by an injection setting of only 4. Shared Solutions told me to put it back to 6. I have not had any trouble since. Sometimes the medication does hit a fat pocket and will "leak out" slightly. Follow up your injections with a cotton ball, immediately after the shot. Do NOT rub the spot as this will only irritate the injection site.

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.

It is possible to damage the injector if there is not a full syringe in the barrel. It is designed to use a full 1ml glass syringe.

I only used mine for the places that I could not reach. I was just to lazy to take the time to get it out and use it. I did also notice that it was pain free. What a releif. I was affraid it was going to be like using the automatic thing to ***** your finger. So glad to hear tht you like it.

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?

hi, yes i already have an epipen to use when i suffer from an attack, throughout the past 2 years ever since i started getting the attacks i have suffered from about 12-14 anaphylactic attacks and going thrugh every possible test there is to find out whats causing it and still the doctors and immunologists still can't find a cause.

t just press the injector down to release the safety. Use two hands and hold the injector more level with your skin so you barely make an impression in the skin and release the safety by pulling it down versus pushing it hard into the flesh. I think the lumps are as much part of the impact of the injector as the med. That's a technique I swear by.... Hope it keeps getting easier for you... hang in and keep pushing thru... The benefits are worth it!!!

They said it would take about a week to get a new injector. Think it is ok to just do my stomach in different locations this week?? Of course, I asked them, they said no, but am curious how the real world does it. Thanks!

Unrefined all natural sea-salt 1 teaspoon with a glass of room temperature water x2, should help, until the sufferer gets to a doctor or clinic. Sometimes this remedy takes care of it, without having to see the doctor. Better yet, why not eliminate the Allergy. Visit a Holistic Allergy Elimination Therapist for that. "Allergy Antidotes" (the method I use here in Canada) is very efficient and usually permanent results within a few treatments. N.A.E.T. ( Dr.

You might consider trying other injection sites when you use the medi-jector, sites that have a bit more fat to work with. Our insulin injections do their best work when they go into a layer of fat. I've had Type 1 for ~35 years and haven't taken shots into my thighs for, hmmm... I'd estimate about 20 years. Shots seemed to hurt & bruise more there than in my upper arm (fleshy part), abdomen or butt.

I get site reactions, usually just stinging and some aching for a while. Occasionally I'll get a welt, but it's always on the thigh area. My legs are kind of muscular, so maybe that's why. In any case I prefer Copaxone to getting the flu every week, which some do. Not everyone, of course. Injections aren't fun but they sure beat the alternative.

Hello everyone, hope this posts finds you all well. I was hoping someone might have a trick to make taking the humira injector pen any less painful. I'm actually hoping I can talk my doctor into letting me get it in vial form so I can fill my own syringe and take it the same as I do the methotrexate. But that pen, its a killer. I always let it warm up from the fridge first is this a mistake maybe? Does it just burn naturally or does the injector pen make it worse?

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.

I started taking Copaxone 4 years ago when I was diagnosed with MS at the age of 60 and I have been using the auto injector. About 11 months ago I went from the daily shot of Copaxone to the 3 times per week dose. All was going well until about 6 months ago when (for lack of a better word) I started having "misfires"...

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