I have been stung 3 times and each time the reaction is worse. Last time my hand swelled up to the size of a large potato and the swelling traveled half way to my elbow. It lasted for a week.
I don't think I am allergic because my friend who is gets breathing problems when she is stung. Could I be developing an allergy?
2007-06-14 16:43:28 · 10 answers · asked by Dex 2 in Health ➔ Diseases & Conditions ➔ Allergies
well there are diffrents levels of allergies to anything and to bees, some people like your friends are anaphylaxis, where their throat starts to close and they struggle to breathe, while others the body part that was stung just swells whiich can also be dangerous depending on the size of sweeling (if becomes tremendous can cut off blood circulation) so you might have an allergy to bee stings but its diffrent than your friend
2007-06-14 16:49:30 · answer #1 · answered by futuredoc 3 · 2⤊ 0⤋
This is an allergy to bee stings, trust me. Allergic reactions come in many different forms, some have swelling in the area, others may have breathing problems and many will have both swelling and breathing problems.
You should see your doctor tell him what has happened. Allergies can get worse, every time you get stung you run the risk of having a serious reaction and the risk of death.
2007-06-14 16:52:09 · answer #2 · answered by Gary S 4 · 1⤊ 0⤋
Your reactions will probably get stronger ever everytime you're stung until you do have breathing problems like your friend. The next time you're in for a checkup you should mention it to your doctor, maybe you should be carrying something with you to treat an allergic reaction to a bee sting. If you are think you'll get stung on a regular basis you should take the initiative to contact your doctor.
2007-06-14 16:55:05 · answer #3 · answered by mommy333 3 · 1⤊ 0⤋
I am allergic to bee stings and I only get the swelling. My cousin on the other hand who is also allergic to bee stings has breathing problems when she gets stung, but that is only because she has asthma.
2007-06-14 16:58:16 · answer #4 · answered by Tarra Y 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
differant people react differant ways to each allergen. Some may sneeze during hay fever season, while others may have to stay totally indoors. If each sting is getting a larger reaction, I would begin to avoid getting stung or at least carry benedryl with you to take immediately. Why wait to see if this is going to be the "bad" one ?
2007-06-14 16:48:31 · answer #5 · answered by Pat L 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I am mildly allergic to bees, you get stung only 1 to know. If it swelled up that bad, you're allegic. Your friend just has diiferent sypmtoms. Just in case, see your doctor.
P.S. Use ice on your stings, it numbs it.
Good Luck,
Clipper
2007-06-15 01:17:01 · answer #6 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
you already have an allergy to the sting, the massive swelling indicates that, and you could have the same reaction your friend does at any time. I suggest you see a doctor and get a prescription for an epi-pen, it could save your life.
2007-06-14 16:47:45 · answer #7 · answered by essentiallysolo 7 · 3⤊ 0⤋
It is unpredicatable but you are very high risk .
The next time you could die w/o anytime to get to a hospital..go to a doctor tell this story you told us
Prepare to get a bee sting kit to keep with you at all times. let everyone know this who is around you at work schooll home etc...and wear a medicalert bracelet at all times Ask about allergy shots
2007-06-14 16:49:04 · answer #8 · answered by FoudaFaFa 5 · 1⤊ 0⤋
you could be. All depends on your body chemistry. It took 15-20 years until my dad started to react to bee stings!!
2007-06-14 16:52:20 · answer #9 · answered by karateluvr93 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
normaly once to get an allergic reaction
2007-06-15 04:21:31 · answer #10 · answered by sparks9653 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋