First Aid

I have a friend who has, in the past, suffered from anaphylactic (throat closing up, generalized body swelling, impaired breathing) reactions to bee stings. The doctor has recommended that she always carry an Epi-Pen, but these need to be replaced every six months, and at $50 a pop, it's not something she can afford.

Since we live in Michigan, really, the most dangerous time for her would be April through September, so she'd be pretty safe not carrying one in the winter months.

Does anyone know of a way that she can either get one free or at a very discounted price? (She has no health insurance.)

Where can she go (or who can she talk to) to ask about this?

Thanks so much.

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medicine on it and now its black on the tip of it and the rest is red. I havent had any problems it just hurts and its been on my body for like a week or two. My question is what kind of spider did i get bit by and do I really need to go to the doctor about this or is there something I can go to the drug store and get?

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I swim a lot in the summer and today when I came inside I noticed the part of my hair was sore and red. It isn't really painful, just a little sore and annoying. How can I make it feel better and not get burned again?

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I know fire ants bite, but do the little brown ones bite too?

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just that im waiting for a ride. :-(

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bonus question:
if i smoke weed, does the mosquito get high off my blood?
what about if i drink alcohol?

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I got a sunburn today on my legs and butt. ( they were covered )
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My right arm from the elbow down is covered in rash and it's very swollen. The pain is severe, I probably only got an hour of sleep last night?

Should I see a doctor and/or are there any home remedies?

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my finger is PUMPIMNG BLOOD!!!.... i got it wraped up right now and i dont see signs of it bleeding through....finger tip feels a little numb....if it is a vien and i wrap it tight will the bleeding stop ? and if i can keep it under control wll it be ok?

2007-06-10 06:58:23 · 19 answers · asked by la de da 3