[pct-l] Bee stings and Epi-Pens

[Eddy]

Chris,
 
I would recommend that you go to an allergist to get checked to see if you are allergic to bees, wasp or hornets. You don't want to have someone find you passed out on the trail because you got stung. Make sure you carry some benadryl with you also as it will help.
 
My gf has been going to an allergist and getting the shots for the past yr. She is at the point that she doesn't have to use an epipen now. She got stung in the neck by a red wasp and was able to handle the reaction without the epipen. We still carry 2 epipens just in case.
 
Ewker

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--- On Wed, 10/17/12, Chris Anderson <srhspaded at yahoo.com> wrote:


From: Chris Anderson <srhspaded at yahoo.com>
Subject: [pct-l] Bee stings and Epi-Pens
To: "pct-l at backcountry.net" <pct-l at backcountry.net>
Date: Wednesday, October 17, 2012, 9:50 PM


I have never been stung by a bee so I don't know whether I am allergic or not.  After doing some research, I have read that "Unlike allergies such as asthma, there is not a clear pre-screened test for insect sting reactions if someone has never been stung before, although an allergist can conduct a skin test, which can show if the patient has a strong negative indication." 
So I guess my question is, should I go ahead and get tested and still not be sure whether I could have a reaction or not, or should I err on the safe side and get an Epi-Pen just to be safe...or go F--- with some bees and find out on the cheap :D

 
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