How NOT to use An EpiPen

Do NOT try this at home....

Our youngest, Jay Michael, has three allergies: dogs, nuts, and eggs. All very common items around our house. To date, however, I have managed to not use his epi-pens. Until the other day...


I was showing my friend how to use an epi-pen in the event of an emergency, because I was leaving my two youngest kids with her while I went to an appointment. While I showed her, I actually demonstrated the use of the pen by sticking my finger. OUCH! Man, that hurt. I was all tingling, and I had a heavy taste of salt for the next few hours. I even have an entry and almost-exit wound to show for my stupidity.

entry wound ::: exit wound (my nail stopped it)