Men, Food Allergies
Headline: Bristol doc saves nut allergy sufferer on plane
Read the story here, paying close attention to this last line: "He has been advised that he should carry a 'pen' with adrenalin to inject himself. He doesn't carry one – but he will do now."
OK, so I’m asking this in all seriousness: is this a guy thing?
My empirical data suggests that men often do NOT carry their life saving medications for food allergies. But why? Aside from the obvious (men don't want to been seen as weak or ask for assistance) what's going on guys? We want you to be safe...
PS The dude in this new video by the FDA about food allergies puts the auto-injector of epi in his pocket.
Food allergic guys who are reading this, and I know you're out there, let me know what you think either in comments or privately at allergicgirl@gmail.com).
Read the story here, paying close attention to this last line: "He has been advised that he should carry a 'pen' with adrenalin to inject himself. He doesn't carry one – but he will do now."
OK, so I’m asking this in all seriousness: is this a guy thing?
My empirical data suggests that men often do NOT carry their life saving medications for food allergies. But why? Aside from the obvious (men don't want to been seen as weak or ask for assistance) what's going on guys? We want you to be safe...
PS The dude in this new video by the FDA about food allergies puts the auto-injector of epi in his pocket.
Food allergic guys who are reading this, and I know you're out there, let me know what you think either in comments or privately at allergicgirl@gmail.com).
Comments
I never carry an epi pen either. Why? You have to go to the doctor to get one, they are very expensive, they are quite bulky (I don't always carry a handbag) and frankly I would be very frightened to inject myself. Since I live in NYC I have always just relied on the fact that there will be a hospital (or EMT) nearby. I know I am totally crazy but there you have it.