[pct-l] First Aid Kit, was: Re: quick First Aid Quiz

[Kevin Cook]

I wasn't aware that Prednisone works for poisen oak. I've taken it for
Asthma in the past. I like the idea of getting some hydrocortisone or a
something stronger than Benadryl. I was considering an EpiPen just in case,
but then I'd be carrying something for someone else. I'm not even allergic,
but I know that Epipens can save lives. :p

On Wed, Mar 30, 2011 at 10:01 PM, Scott Williams <baidarker at gmail.com>wrote:

> I always carry Flagyl, and prednisone for those reasons Sabra, and used
> both
> on my hike one time each.  It would have been a real pain to get a Dr. to
> prescribe them when I needed them, and I was glad to have brought them.
>  The
> prednisone is primarily for bee and wasp stings which are very debilitating
> for me.
>
> Shroomer
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