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Reviewer: Csc11, 25-34 Female on Treatment for 10 years or more (Patient)
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A restaurant placed pickles on a sandwich I had ordered. I am allergic to vinegar. My throat was very scratchy then I realized I ate the pickle and 4 more were there. After that I gave myself the epi pen. Had the allergy since I was 3 and at 30 was the 1st time I used it. I was scared, but it didn't hurt. It was very easy, but I did get very shaky after. I had my 1 year old glad a total stranger
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Reviewer: 7-12 Female (Patient)
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I have been severly allergic to peanuts since I was a baby. My first serious case of anaphalaxis was when I was 12 and had eaten a dish containing peanuts. If it wasn't for the EpiPen, I would not have lived past the age of 12.
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Reviewer: rikers, 55-64 Male on Treatment for less than 1 month (Patient)
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Reviewer: melissa, 35-44 Female on Treatment for 5 to less than 10 years (Patient)
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I use an epipen all the time. Sometimes 4 a month. I carry two at all time! It really helps me with my throat, it swells very aften. I have a medical condition where I swell in hives all over and the drs cant do anything for it. Thank God for the epipens.
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Reviewer: gohorn, 55-64 Male on Treatment for less than 1 month (Patient)
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I used this pen on 12/8/08 after having a allergic reaction with some other medication. It did slow down the effects of the reaction and was very helpful. I still had to go to the E/R for more treatment which is recomended but I will never leave the house without it.
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