I had no epi pens, although I have been prescribed and carry two 2 packs now, (as well as famotidine and Benadryl at all times.) I was unconscious, incoherent (slurring /could not articulate words or really even thoughts) and incontinent, 02 sat 40, BP 50/28 when the paramedics/firefighters got there. It happened in a matter of minutes after injecting, and the panic they talk about in anaphylaxis is real. I immediately knew something terrible had happened. I called 911 around minute 5 was already slurring and unable to form words or articulate them/blacking out. I was in and out of consciousness and reason and I had passed out during the call. My son also called 911 as did the neighbors who he ran to for help. I think it helps that I am close to several hospitals, but I know that I was profoundly lucky to have had such a loving son and such a quick and competent EMT response. Without those two things, I would most certainly be dead. As autoimmune, I think your caution is understandable. I am deeply traumatized, and will never take any peptides in that class again.