[pct-l] Purell and Giardia

[Tortoise]

Tortoise

<> He who finishes last, wins! <>

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Liz,

Years ago at Kaiser HMO in Oakland I had allergy tests-- the first set 
was getting injections of various allergens under the skin and waiting 
for a while to see if any reaction. This process was done weekly for 
weeks until they confirmed I was allergic to wasp stings.  A few years 
later they did another test -- this time they took a blood sample and 
sent it off to a lab somewhere to have the testing done. This confirmed 
I was allergic to wasp stings.

So if you haven't already, discuss with your doctor about getting tested 
for what you are allergic to. I also had a friend who was allergic to 
one of the common preservatives used on fresh produce and some seafood. 
He had to be very careful when eating out. So it is good to know what 
you are actually allergic to. Same for anyone else who has had a severe 
reaction.

Incidentally I have a cat who is allergic to soy and various other plant 
ingredients in cat food so I carry a list with me and check the 
ingredient list each time I buy cat food for her. My other cat is 
borderline diabetic (supposedly) and is on a special (expensive) diet 
which contains soy so I've got to feed them separately. :-)         The 
things one does for their animals.

John

Liz Mares wrote:
> Never had an anaphylatic reaction before.  The Doc thinks it might have been the MSG in the soup.  Gosh, do you now how many products have MSG?...ALMOST EVERYTHING!  And it can be hidden in so many foods and be listed under so many different names like "Natural Flavor".  I'm afraid to eat now!  The only other trigger that might have a bearing was a wasp stung me twice on a CDT section hike two weeks ago.  I'm glad I survived too!  I think I have a lot more backpacking miles on me yet!  Ha-Ha.
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>   Yes, now I have to carry an EpiPen too!  Thanks for asking and I'm glad you survived too!
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>   La Zorra
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> Tortoise <Tortoise73 at charter.net> wrote:
>   Glad you survived! Do you know what the trigger was for your 
> anaphylatic reaction?
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> I'm allergic to wasp stings and am lucky to be here. Once I was stung at 
> the top of a three-story ladder painting a roof gable. fortunately I got 
> down to the ground before I got too woosy! Now I carry epipens with me 
> just in case. Like the anakit better because it is lighter and more 
> compact, but apparently it is no longer available; may come back someday.
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> Tortoise
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> Using Mozilla Thunderbird http://www.mozilla.org/products/thunderbird/
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