"Seeing as we import peanuts to the UK then if tshtf then we wouldn't have any being imported. Eventually supplies would run out. So then there wouldn't be a problem.
There has also been recent research being conducted on 'curing' peanut allergy (but I couldn't find a link - sorry!)"
I've heard of that, but I think it'll be a while before they roll it out. I think they then have to eat some peanuts every day for life, but don't quote me on that. It's hard to imagine how we could have a problem post SHTF unless we are using stuff not from our own supplies. Having said that, the worry is always there and it would be good to know if there's something we could do at home. Sorry to hear your business would be gone - I think we'd all be in the same position .
Remove from blister packs and put them in a bottle with (I'm assuming) a home made label? Seriously??
Not wise, in the same way that having a few tabs in a little ziplock as part of your EDC is not a good idea.
If you get them in a bottle, keep them in a bottle
If they're blister packed, keep them as such. You could strip them out of the box but its easier to keep them organised if you don't.
I store all my meds in three different tupperware type boxes (appart from the ones I EDC.... either as whole or part blister packs)
"Painkillers" Paracetemol, Ibruprofen, cold and 'flu remedies &c
"Other Meds" Imodium, cough mixture, anti-histamine and anything else
"Prescription" I don't need inhalers or have to keep epi-pens around(something I'm very grateful for) but if I did they'd be in this box with the stuff that I'm prescribed to make my life more pleasant (Herself keeps her 'scrip drugs separate to mine).
jennyjj01 wrote:"I'm not in the least bit worried because I'm prepared: Are you?"
Londonpreppy wrote: At its core all prepping is, is making sure you're not down to your last sheet of loo roll when you really need a poo.
lonewolf wrote:oh come on now, isn't it a fact that with all these sedentary jobs these days the workforce has become more and more unhealthy, I'm just saying with a post SHTF more physical lifestyle lots of people would lose weight, get fitter and be in better physical shape than they had ever been, with exercise those aches and pains that we all get would be a thing of the past, I know my back is much better for having walked 3 miles every day than if I'd just sat on my backside and done nothing, it'll be a case of use it or lose(the use of) it.
A lot of people in sedentary jobs have active hobbies, go to the gym etc. Your back will without doubt feel better because you lost three stone, around 20Kg (and well done for doing so chap).
Sadly, today's little 'niggles' are often indicative of underlying problems that may take years to develop into major problems but which would not be good without full medical support and certainly may never go away if your having to perform heavy manual work and in fact would be made worse.
Richard
South Wales UK
Retired, spending the children's inheritance.
I'm just saying that post SHTF we will ALL be more physically active and fitter(we will all lose some weight due to the nature of the work we will be doing) and that has to be a good thing, however there may be people who have a serious medical problem who wont be so fortunate.
FEISTY wrote:Any doctors out there who can tell me what to do if he accidentally comes into contact with peanuts post SHTF. This would, of course, be after the Epi-pens had gone out of date
You can get hold of adrenaline in ampoules for IM or IV injection, slower than an Epi-Pen but better than nothing.
FEISTY wrote:Any doctors out there who can tell me what to do if he accidentally comes into contact with peanuts post SHTF. This would, of course, be after the Epi-pens had gone out of date
You can get hold of adrenaline in ampoules for IM or IV injection, slower than an Epi-Pen but better than nothing.
It would be the first thing I would raid the pharmacy for .
FEISTY wrote:Any doctors out there who can tell me what to do if he accidentally comes into contact with peanuts post SHTF. This would, of course, be after the Epi-pens had gone out of date
You can get hold of adrenaline in ampoules for IM or IV injection, slower than an Epi-Pen but better than nothing.
It would be the first thing I would raid the pharmacy for .
Adrenaline has a very short half-life once injected. It is only an emergency measure to keep your airways clear and your blood pressure up. To treat anaphylaxis you'll need iv antihistamine (e.g. tavegyl 2mg) and steroids (e.g. solu-medrol 125mg). If you only take adrenaline you'll suffer a great risk of getting anaphylaxis again when the adrenaline wears off (15-30 mins).
Usually patients are kept on antihistamine and steroids (tablets) for a couple of days after an anaphylactic reaction.
So don't just stock up on adrenaline get antihistamines and steroids as well.
You can get hold of adrenaline in ampoules for IM or IV injection, slower than an Epi-Pen but better than nothing.[/quote]
Adrenaline has a very short half-life once injected. It is only an emergency measure to keep your airways clear and your blood pressure up. To treat anaphylaxis you'll need iv antihistamine (e.g. tavegyl 2mg) and steroids (e.g. solu-medrol 125mg). If you only take adrenaline you'll suffer a great risk of getting anaphylaxis again when the adrenaline wears off (15-30 mins).
Usually patients are kept on antihistamine and steroids (tablets) for a couple of days after an anaphylactic reaction.
So don't just stock up on adrenaline get antihistamines and steroids as well.[/quote]
I was wondering about all that - my son has already been through this scenario. Wondering if I can get hold of all of this without a prescription? Wouldn't have any idea at the moment how to administer all of this (Epipens don't require much training). We always have a supply of anti-histamine liquid and hydro-cortisone cream, but they are not that effective for a full-blown attack. We don't have steroid medication. This is serious stuff!
Does it ever occur to anyone that it's completely crazy that we can't buy stuff that we might need just to keep us alive?
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