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Boundary Waters Quetico Forum Group Forum: Wilderness survival/first aid Benadryl for bug bites? |
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06/06/2014 11:45PM
A few years ago, I stopped treating bug bites on the skin, and started taking an alergy pill instead. In my head it works, so regardless I will keep doing it.
But...
Is it in my head, or is there science to it?
FWIW I started doing it when I noticed that my tripmates had little bumps from the black fies, and I had huge red welts. I did notice one of my skin treatments used the same ingredient.
But...
Is it in my head, or is there science to it?
FWIW I started doing it when I noticed that my tripmates had little bumps from the black fies, and I had huge red welts. I did notice one of my skin treatments used the same ingredient.
06/09/2014 12:04PM
Makes sense to me. Most of what people physically experience in response to an insect bite is the bodies allergic reaction. An antihistamine makes perfect sense in that case. I am one who has rather exaggerated response to insect bites and Benadryl has worked for me as well.
“We must free ourselves of the hope that the sea will ever rest. We must learn to sail in high winds.” ~ Aristotle Onassis
06/09/2014 10:50PM
quote ECpizza: "Would be nice to get epi-pens for wilderness first aid kits without "bending the rules".
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Yes I have always thought that. It might have saved that
women rafter in the grand canon this week.
Life jackets float, you don't!
06/10/2014 08:11AM
quote Canoearoo: "quote ECpizza: "Would be nice to get epi-pens for wilderness first aid kits without "bending the rules".
"
Yes I have always thought that. It might have saved that
women rafter in the grand canon this week. "
I would think a commercial rafting company would be able to get an Epi-pen for their FAK. All they would need to do is go to a local MD and get a prescription for one.
"Rivers know this: there is no hurry. We shall get there someday.” ~A.A. Milne
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