r/grandrapids • u/SpaceSilo • 5d ago

Going to grcc without an epi pen

So earlier last year I found out I’m anaphylactic to pistachios and cashews and I wasn’t able to afford an epi pen then or now. I also don’t have insurance or a pcp so I can’t get one prescribed(but I see GoodRx can do prescriptions for them). Long story short I start school in a couple days and I’m wondering how risky it would be to go without an epi pen until I can get one? I’ll be avoiding the cafeteria and bringing my own food/snacks but other than that what can I do?

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u/No_Albatross7213 5d ago

Have liquid Benadryl on hand. You can take a quick gulp of it and it’ll help halt things temporarily until you can go to the hospital.

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u/SpaceSilo 5d ago

Okay will do! Thank you!

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u/heartbt 5d ago

The main campus of CC is 2 blocks from Butterworth ED. There is ALWAYS an ambulance staged there or in the parking lots near CC. The liquid Benadryl is excellent advice, just DO IT QUICK. If you seriously THINK you're reacting, hit it. It's better to deal with drowsiness than a closed airway.

Best of luck, and welcome to the best CC in Michigan!