I should make a run across the border to Windsor and buy 10 Epi-Pens to resell to this thread's users.
In for 2
Supporting American jobs.Again... Why don't (or can't) you just mail-order them from Canada?
Again... Why don't (or can't) you just mail-order them from Canada?
I'm okay with like, 3 month old expired medication, but after a few years....
Its insane, but they cost me like $10 with my insurance.
I will have to take a picture of our epi-pen that expired in 2013 to one that expires today, i cannot see a difference.
Huh???
What do you think you're looking for? It's not the freaking vessel that expires - it's the contents.
It isn't just the date that takes a toll on the med, they are very sensitive to temperature changes.
Years ago I was told that I should replace them often if I kept one in my bag as it would go with me into a freezing cold car in winter and a boiling hot one in summer. As I would presumably need full strength epi if it came to grabbing for it, with my life on the line, I haven't stinted on replacing them seasonally. I have that luxury as I'm not paying $$$$ for them.
As far as needing 2, my Emergency med doc bro told me that many times, one shot is not enough if someone is facing anaphylaxis
My friend gave me an epi-pen just before he died, it must have been really important to him, and he wanted me to have it.
What do I do with it?
Good luck carrying a syringe, a vial of epinephrine, and being able to accurately measure and inject yourself in a panic situation. This is a really, really bad suggestion. The reason pens are what you get are that they work through clothes, are easy, and only require gross motor skills. You pull the top off, and jab it into your thigh and hold it there for a bit (no worries about holding it too long).
Actually what is with the huge influx of allergies anyway? I recall the oddball person at school that had allergies, but now it seems to be very widespread.
You were supposed to inject your friend