On a cold icy snowy afternoon in the winter of 2010 I used my EpiPen for the first time ever, whilst in the grip of a terrifying anaphylactic attack. Little did I know when I took this beautiful photograph that in a few hours I would be in A&E. I had been out for lunch with a friend and had what I felt to be a safe meal; smoked Salmon and scrambled eggs with brown … [Read more...]
What’s it like using an epipen?
I had always been so terrified of actually using my EpiPen. I didn't want to bother anyone, didn't want to call an ambulance if I was going to get better naturally, but I risked my life on two occasions because I was just too scared - and when the swelling meant I lost my voice I decided I couldn't call for help anyway. When should you use your adrenaline auto … [Read more...]