tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2217387468314410831.post3554531562875474713..comments2024-03-21T16:33:32.654-04:00Comments on The Allergic Kid: Overcoming My Fear of the Epi-PenLibbyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/00581761828143139038noreply@blogger.comBlogger16125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2217387468314410831.post-86277759462375596112013-10-23T20:37:09.615-04:002013-10-23T20:37:09.615-04:00so glad he's alright! im sure it was super sca...so glad he's alright! im sure it was super scary using that epi pen but im glad you used it :D better safe than sorry <3 you guysdanatan79https://www.blogger.com/profile/00887112910374238450noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2217387468314410831.post-12228398810739302712013-10-21T15:26:55.731-04:002013-10-21T15:26:55.731-04:00Libby, HUGS, what a way to come home. I'm so g...Libby, HUGS, what a way to come home. I'm so glad you used the epi. Did you also rule out environmental causes or possible cross-contamination that happened while you were gone? I'd hate to think you have to avoid all condiments due to the garlic allergy. - heidiHeidi Bayerhttp://www.bklynallergymom.comnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2217387468314410831.post-58974095231921385902013-10-17T19:36:01.885-04:002013-10-17T19:36:01.885-04:00Wow, I'm glad your son was ok. We see some pa...Wow, I'm glad your son was ok. We see some patients come to our hospital because of food allergies (which can be a lot more serious than people think).<br /><br />We also get quite a few people who call because they injected themselves with an epipen by accident. Most of the time we just monitor them and they end up just fine, but occasionally the side effects need to be addressed. Brendahttp://www.beapharmacist.com/noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2217387468314410831.post-59840960675891779092013-10-13T22:55:03.450-04:002013-10-13T22:55:03.450-04:00You are so brave and I'm so glad that everythi...You are so brave and I'm so glad that everything turned out okay. I can't even imagine how terrified you must have been in that moment. We just found out that our daughter is also allergic to garlic along with milk,egg and peanut. Oh boy, onto new adventures in the kitchen... Thanks for sharing your story. ~MonicaLife without milk,eggs and peanutshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00832507575085757078noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2217387468314410831.post-52302054734461658872013-10-11T10:39:20.293-04:002013-10-11T10:39:20.293-04:00I had never heard that benedryl could mask the pro...I had never heard that benedryl could mask the problem. ..thanks so much for that info! I pray I never have to be in that situation with my daughter and if I do I pray I have your strength to just administer the epihlanham75https://www.blogger.com/profile/06947155148602800782noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2217387468314410831.post-56985561243349445642013-10-11T09:34:30.125-04:002013-10-11T09:34:30.125-04:00So sorry this happened, but I'm glad it worked...So sorry this happened, but I'm glad it worked out okay! I love your statement about how easy it is to use the epipen, but how hard it is to decide to use it. Thank you for sharing your and your son's story as it helps us all to learn.Kathryn @ Mamacadohttp://www.mamacado.comnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2217387468314410831.post-70407882668885174842013-10-11T07:41:35.056-04:002013-10-11T07:41:35.056-04:00Thank you so much for sharing this. I am glad all ...Thank you so much for sharing this. I am glad all worked out. our son is 9 and we have managed things too since a reaction before his first bd (when we first discovered he even had allergies). I worry constantly about the day you just had, or worse yet, that sort of day when he is by himself, or in a testing age of his teenage years. Thank you for sharing. May people need to hear others stories...Bevnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2217387468314410831.post-25382081507206977742013-10-10T19:37:37.869-04:002013-10-10T19:37:37.869-04:00Hi- as an asthma sufferer with a couple of anaphyl...Hi- as an asthma sufferer with a couple of anaphylactic reactions (other than soybean oil- no food reactions)- I have used my epipen for both asthma attacks AND allergic reactions - its extremely scary for the parent - I was more willing to take it than my mom - probably b/c I was feeling the symptoms and I knew I should have died. Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11248856683886551964noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2217387468314410831.post-44720508519231602672013-10-10T16:53:58.481-04:002013-10-10T16:53:58.481-04:00Sharing this is so important and I got chills thin...Sharing this is so important and I got chills thinking of people holding epis in their hands unused. I don't know if we're nervous about using it because of what it means, as if there's an aspect of denial...? Thanks for sharing this post.hhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14301141371418445733noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2217387468314410831.post-84223679175453543762013-10-10T16:43:12.478-04:002013-10-10T16:43:12.478-04:00Hi Libby,
I'm so glad that your son is okay. ...Hi Libby,<br /><br />I'm so glad that your son is okay. ((hugs)) <br />I'm sorry you both had to go through this but I'm also so thankful for everyone that has been a part of your epinephrine awareness! I can only hope that your story can also educate others in the importance of using epinephrine. <br /><br />Like Tonya said, you are a true hero!! Great job!!!<br /><br />Elizabeth Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17307611065615824664noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2217387468314410831.post-21643652240434612542013-10-10T14:58:34.824-04:002013-10-10T14:58:34.824-04:00Choosing to use the epi pen is so scary and yet wh...Choosing to use the epi pen is so scary and yet why? I think you hit the nail on the head for me at least in that using it means a life threatening reaction and even though using it SAVES the life admitting it needs to be saved is a hard thing. I was that mom who brought my kid to the ER, epi pen in hand, but didn't use it. I thank God my son survived that experience but I know now that he very easily could have died because I didn't act. I hate food allergies. I pray there won't be a "next time" for me to get tested again but if there is I'm not going to hesitate to use it again.Haleyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15166585282012706388noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2217387468314410831.post-35489854822605124462013-10-10T14:45:21.770-04:002013-10-10T14:45:21.770-04:00Thank you for sharing your experience! I'm so...Thank you for sharing your experience! I'm so glad that he's doing great and handled the process so well.<br /><br />PamAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2217387468314410831.post-39219627841368072482013-10-10T14:36:33.084-04:002013-10-10T14:36:33.084-04:00My dear Libby,
I am so sorry to hear about your c...My dear Libby,<br /><br />I am so sorry to hear about your challenging return home and your sons reaction! I am so grateful you attended the Summit and so grateful you acted bravely and boldly to save his life! <br /><br />You my friend are a true hero! May I share your story in our website and can we call you about an article in the magazine?<br /><br />Thank you for sharing,<br /><br />Tonya WindersAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2217387468314410831.post-85198060824446561692013-10-10T14:09:57.440-04:002013-10-10T14:09:57.440-04:00Hi - I was in the same situation as you describe -...Hi - I was in the same situation as you describe -- I don't know what it is, but hesitancy does kick in at the moment of truth. You acted bravely and your son is better for it. Continued good luck to you! @ernestarossiErnestahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03781480379290482311noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2217387468314410831.post-32673557064995592152013-10-10T13:36:20.367-04:002013-10-10T13:36:20.367-04:00How scary at the same time I am sure you feel reli...How scary at the same time I am sure you feel relieved to have been able to use it. My son is allergic to Garlic as well and we eat out a lot and so I get worried about him as well. I loved your article and I know that as a food allergy parents we have to go above and beyond to make sure our sweet ones are not going to get hurt. Lots of love and hugs!! Your doing great!!Mary McDowellhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/18238468580574618175noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2217387468314410831.post-8287657860798385302013-10-10T13:26:34.462-04:002013-10-10T13:26:34.462-04:00I am so glad everything turned out OK! (((HUGS)))I am so glad everything turned out OK! (((HUGS)))Selenahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12900384911873331412noreply@blogger.com