And carry an Epi-Pen, and know how to use it, and tell your riding buddies about it, if you don't already.
I had a reaction to a bee sting 33 years ago and I've carried an anaphylaxis kit ever since. Never had to use it. But I make sure that the kit isn't expired, I keep one in my seat pack on my bike and one in my purse that goes with me everywhere else. It's just a stupid thing to die of, for want of a $50 prescription (that your insurance may reimburse).
A phone and the "buddy system" are definitely important, but if you go into anaphylactic shock, you only have about 5 minutes to get epinephrine.
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11-20-2008, 04:39 AM #1
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I think my eye doc sells something similar to those fit-over sunglasses and I might see (pun intended) if I can find a clear pair.
I will also talk to the doc about the epi-pen thing. I get really snotty on a ride sometimes, and that might have a connection to the hives. I used to have this problem when I was running, and I did that for years.
I actually had the eye doc make me a pair of prescription Oakleys, but it didn't work with my prescription. Those "fit-overs" are supposed to work with all eyeglasses. I don't care what I look like as long as I can ride, and see!
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