Hey peeps, whats good??
- Well heres my problem/Question:
I've recently learned (1 year ago) that i was allergic to some kind of sting; I would fully break out in hives, and would swell up to grotesque levels. .....pretty nasty stuff. (Strange thing is, I have been stung about 3 times prior to that incident, ans sustained nothing whatsoever).
I got stung today on the thumb like 2 or 3 times in one go by yellowjackets, and all that happened was a swelling of my hand and nothing else (am NOT complaining here).
My Question is - If im allergic, will i receive this severely nasty reaction EVERYTIME that I am stung, or is there a percentile?
any answers would be greatly appreciated.
2007-08-03 05:25:23 · 3 answers · asked by Anonymous in Health ➔ Diseases & Conditions ➔ Allergies
The allergy you are suffering from is specific to a type of insect. Wasps, yellow jackets,etc all have their own types of toxins. The toxin can even vary from nest to nest of the same type of insect.So your reaction can vary by what stings you.
Go to an allergist so he can test you for which toxin affects you.
2007-08-03 05:31:08 · answer #1 · answered by walt631 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
If you have had a reaction before , the chances that you will have a more severe reaction everytime you are stung, increase. This is not something to fool around with as the next time may result in an anaphylactic shock and kill you. You should consult an allergist who can desensitize you and provide you with an Epi-pen and other emergency medications to preserve your life.
2007-08-06 23:40:04 · answer #2 · answered by Mama Mia 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
dont ask me
2007-08-03 12:27:31 · answer #3 · answered by ~Lizzie Marie~ 4 · 0⤊ 2⤋