Onespot Allergy Blog

This article is not for the squeamish. I’m writing it to shed light on an issue that isn’t well known and is awkward to discuss. I noticed that I periodically had “elimination issues”. Specifically, every so often, my stomach would act up. I would have the constant sensation of needing to have a bowel movement, […]

*By Karen Blue of Chemurgy and Allergens blog and Avoiding Allergens blog Yesterday I was sent an article by Karen Blue of Chemurgy and Allergens blog, which in light of the COVID 19 outbreak and an influx of homemade and distillery made hand sanitizers, is very important to share. Karen expressed concern because a lot […]

Much has been written about the EpiPen shortage. I predicted in this article last year that the recalls would spread worldwide, and sure enough, the shortages spread to Canada last month. The way the recalls and shortages have rolled out reminds me of when you find the beach you normally go to open, but the […]

I was contacted yesterday by Huffington Post Canada editor Natalie Stechyson to comment about the circumstances surrounding the death of Justin Mathews, age 33 of Edmonton Alberta Canada, which comments were published here: Expert Sounds Alarm On Hidden Nut Allergens After Workplace Death. I extend my sincere condolences to Justin’s family. I share their hope […]

I’m very pleased to advise that Healthline has awarded my blog The Best Allergy Blogs of 2017 award. It means a lot to me that I have won this Editors’ Choice medically reviewed award every year since 2013 and that my blog is considered one of the best in the world. Thank you very much, […]

As I predicted, Mylan has expanded the EpiPen recall to now include additional lots distributed in the U.S. and other markets in consultation with the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA). The expanded voluntary recall is being initiated in the U.S. and will also extend to additional markets in Europe, Asia, North and South America. […]

I had the great privilege to speak with a reporter yesterday, as he’s doing some research for an article. I offered to seek feedback from my wonderful blog readers about the following: Have you obtained Mylan’s generic EpiPen or faced any issue with it? Is it more complicated to get their generic, rather than a […]

There’s an EpiPen recall in Australia due to a defect that may make it difficult to activate in an emergency (failure to activate or increased force needed to activate). Two reports have been confirmed of the device failing to activate in a batch of about 80,000 devices. We all know that the risk of inadequate […]

I realized I’ve been very quiet lately and thought I should let you know what I’ve been up to. In January of 2015, while no one was watching, I opened The New Family Law Center in downtown London Ontario. It’s a unique concept that I’ve been thinking about for a long time. I wanted to […]

I’m hoping my readers can help me with this (and thank you to those who replied to my Auvi-Q question yesterday). What I’m seeking now is proof of the co-pay amount for US EpiPen customers in 2013, 2014, 2015, and 2016 (found on prescription receipts from the pharmacy). I know each insurance plan is different, […]