While clearing brush yesterday I distrurbed what appeared to be a beehive. Needless to say it's inhabitants were unhappy, aggressive even. I was stung repeatedly by what looked like bees, but left no stingers, and I'm pretty sure one of them stung me more than once. I think they were some kind of wasps. Either way I got stung just between and above the eyes leaving my face quite swollen. I tried various home remedies, ice, onion, toothpaste, baking soda and vinegar, but nothing seems to help. My eyes are swollen nearly shut, and I look pretty funny, but other than that I feel fine. Does anyone know how I can bring the swelling down so I can recover my normal vision and go out and enjoy this nice Sunday afternoon?
2006-11-12 07:34:23 · 8 answers · asked by dirtypoolskater 2 in Health ➔ General Health Care ➔ First Aid
allergy medicines might help...and though painful, trying to get the stingers out might help a lot if you can get them. try not to hurt your face though.
2006-11-12 07:44:01 · answer #1 · answered by fireflower413 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Try Claritin D tablets, Start with 2 and then 1 every 12 hours or so. It's a great anti-histamine and will relieve the itching and swelling, but it will take a while to start calming your swelling.. Other than ice packs and topical creams like Benadryl, there really aren't any other real cures other than time. The claritin is really great stuff for the itching and swelling relief. make sure it doesn't conflict with other meds you may be taking. It doesn't make you sleepy either.. Over the counter Benadryl tab make you sleepy!
2006-11-12 11:28:45 · answer #2 · answered by Lynn F 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
You appear to have tried most things. The only thing you can do now is get the doctor to give you antihistamines - but they take time to work anyway.
Go out and enjoy your day - you never know, looking like the Elephant Man may just make you new friends, especially when you tell them why!
2006-11-12 07:38:47 · answer #3 · answered by steven b 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
You should have some one take you to the ER. You seem to be allergic. and need the right treatment of this. My grandson got many stings once and said he felt fine. Well, he wasn't and could have die if not taken to the ER. You better go. Good Luck.
2006-11-12 07:40:18 · answer #4 · answered by ruth4526 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Put an ice pack
2006-11-12 07:58:48 · answer #5 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
tobacco, ice or mud will bring down the swelling, but allergic reactions can take hours or even days..............please go to the ER.......
2006-11-12 07:48:08 · answer #6 · answered by FireBug 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
~if you out some rubbing alcohol on - it really really soothes the burning sensation~
2006-11-12 09:06:41 · answer #7 · answered by pink 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Try some calamine lotion, and benedryl.
2006-11-12 07:37:47 · answer #8 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 0⤋
Benadryl, if you can take it.
2006-11-12 09:06:15 · answer #9 · answered by tomstrong83 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋