I am looking for a natural way to help when someone is very allergic to bees. I have read that Epinephrine is the best way to go, but an Epipen or other epinephrine remedies have needles and they take some effort to use. Is there a remedy that can be used immediately after a bee sting that can help at least until you can made it to the hospital? Thanks!
2007-04-18 08:40:09 · 2 answers · asked by Kristy 1 in Health ➔ General Health Care ➔ First Aid
Benadryl would be the next best thing. It's not "natural", it's a man-made over-the-counter drug, but it is a great antihistimine to help relieve symptoms.
Of course, if your friend has a *severe* allergy to beestings, then the epi-pen might be the only thing that could save his life.
If it came down to dying because you can't breathe, or sticking yourself with a short needle, do you really think you wouldn't use the pen?
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2007-04-18 08:45:43 · answer #1 · answered by tlbs101 7 · 1⤊ 0⤋
OK, the big danger here is anaphylatic shock, which shuts down breathing and heartbeat in 3 minutes or less--in other words, really serious business.
They do have "Epi-pens" which are loaded with a dose of epinephrine, and the needle is spring-loaded to make it as foolproof (and chicken-proof) as possible.
I don't know of anything else that will be a lifesaver in this case.
2007-04-18 08:45:43 · answer #2 · answered by Paul P 4 · 2⤊ 0⤋