Does urinating on a jellyfish sting stop the pain?

Answer 1

I saw this one on Mythbusters! It actually doesn't seem to make any difference except for psychological!

How did you get a jellyfish sting this time of year?

Answer 2

You should flood the sting with vinegar since this will stop the nematocysts from releasing more venom. Vinegar will work for most types of jellyfish stings and is best if you don't know the type of jellyfish that stung you. Urine, baking soda, and meat tenderizer will work for one or two types, but can make the sting worse in most other types. Plus meat tenderizer will cause your skin to peel. If you are stung by a Portuguese mano'war, don't use vinegar, use fresh water or even salt water in a bind. After the vinegar, you should use a stick or gloved hand to remove any tentacles, apply ice, and go to the emergency room so they can give you a shot to prevent allergic reactions. They will most likely give you hydrocortisone cream to apply to it to relieve itching and recommend taking Benadryl for a few days.

Answer 3

Depends on the jellyfish. For the most part, no, it's an urban myth.

Answer 4

the ammonia in urine will counteract the toxins in the jellyfish stingers

Answer 5

I have heard so and that since urine is clairified it also helps to clean it. I think I would prefer salt water but that is what I have been told

Answer 6

I used to use meat tenderizer, the salt helps to draw out the toxins.

Answer 7

i know it will for bull nettle plant so try it if it dosent work try aloe-vera are meat tenderizer and take benadryle

Answer 8

watched Friends last night huh?

Answer 9

Yes. Gross but true...dishsoap helps too.

Answer 10

Nope... it is silly