Bee Sting-- Help

[tatsxxx11]

Nurse Sandra checking in! The past few years I've gotten bitten about a dozen times! I forgot how much they hurt!

Make sure the stinger is removed. Put ice on the area that was stung. It's going to hurt considerably for a few hours then start to subside. You can take an aspirin or tylenol for pain relief. A 25mg. tab of Benadryl will also help to minimize/reduce the swelling and redness. You can also apply some 5-10% hydrocortisone cream or Calamine or Caladryl cream/lotion to the sting to ease the discomfort.

But, if you notice any "allergic" type symptoms, any wheezing, swelling of your throat, shortness of breath, go to the ER immediately! Even if you've been stung before without an anaphylactic reaction, that doesn't mean it can't happen! The swelling should be lots better by tomorrow! Last year I got stung in the inner rim of my lower eyelid! My whole cheek swelled up but by morning there was barely any swelling at all; just redness! Let us know how you're feeling! And here's a link to bee sting treatment! Sandra


Bee Sting Treatment