I've been stung several times before, so I know I'm not allergic, but this has never happened before. I was stung at work at around 11am, and a lifeguard (work at a waterpark), gave me anti bee sting, or something and a band aid. I didn't feel anything all day, but when I got home the area around it was all completely red in this weird triangle shaoe. (it's on the top of my right calf, just below the knee), Now, it itches like crazy, and has the feel of a spider bite, but the skin isn't raised or anything, it just feels a lot tougher. It's still red and in that triangle shape.
I tried ice and all that did was sting. Should I continue with the ice? Or see a doctor today?
2006-09-01 01:22:18 · 11 answers · asked by KLD it. 4 in Health ➔ Other - Health
And the lifeguard said the stinger was out.
2006-09-01 01:24:30 · update #1
Meat tenderizer & water made into a paste will sometimes help ease the sting & pain. If it stays red & there's any kind of swelling at all after 1 or 2 days, you probably should go to the Dr. & of course if you have any difficulty breathing. You may have a sensitivity to bee venom which can lead to full blown , serious allergy.
2006-09-01 01:36:30 · answer #1 · answered by mazell41 5 · 1⤊ 1⤋
If your skin is hot to the touch it may be infected and you need antibiotics. Go see a dr. My mom made a paste of meat tenderizer and water and would spread the paste on the sting.
2006-09-01 08:51:31 · answer #2 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
hello,
this may seem gross, but i found it works.
in the old country(europe) they use pee, yes i wrote pee. it has to be someone elses not yours. My grandfather told me and used it on me. The acid i think has something to do about it. He had my little brother pee on a napkin and applied it to the bite. The sting and pain went away. The next day there was no mark or pain.
Just an idea.
2006-09-01 09:56:40 · answer #3 · answered by aggedflame 2 · 1⤊ 0⤋
Rub camomile lotion on the area you were stung.
Try not to scratch it - you may need to take an antihistamine to stop the urge of scratching!
2006-09-01 08:44:46 · answer #4 · answered by ladycarmelkent 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
If the sting isn't healing how you would expect it to then I would arrange to see a Doctor.
Better to be safe than sorry.
I hope it's better very soon.
2006-09-01 08:49:35 · answer #5 · answered by Alfa Female 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
when i got stung i put ice on it for a little bit, then got over it, but if it's really bothering you then defiantly see a doctor! :)
2006-09-01 08:34:37 · answer #6 · answered by miss_coles1991 1 · 0⤊ 0⤋
don't scratch it
put ice on it
take some benadryl once or twice
take tylenol or advil if it starts hurting
wait
that's all you can do
2006-09-01 08:25:21 · answer #7 · answered by banzai 4 · 1⤊ 0⤋
the traditional way is to apply honey on the sting.
2006-09-01 08:30:33 · answer #8 · answered by Doc S 2 · 1⤊ 1⤋
rub salt onto the the area affected.
2006-09-01 08:36:06 · answer #9 · answered by gd 1 · 1⤊ 1⤋
if i were u i would put tobacco on it.it would dry out the fire.no ice.it would make it hurt worse.
2006-09-01 08:29:27 · answer #10 · answered by shelmustang 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋