*Anyone Know Any Cures For JellyFish Stings?

Question

So, I was at the beach when I accidently swam into a nest of jellyfish. They stung me on my legs which, later turned into red, swollen, welts. I heard about peeing but I thought that was only a myth. Will I risk infection if I don't treat them? If anyone has any good cures please answer to this. Thank you.

Answer 1

you wont get an infection, but if you are in pain get some meat tenderizer. It's in the spices section at any grocery store. Get some of the powder in your hand and mix it with some water to make it pasty. Then rub it all over your stings. It will make the stinging stop almost immediately.

I am very accident prone and have been stung several times in my life, that's how I know!

Answer 2

If you're not having any sort of immediate reaction, then they will fade into a itchy rash. You're probably not looking at anything that could cause an infection, but it wouldn't hurt to keep the area clean and use neosporin if you feel like you should.

As for the peeing...that is actually not a myth. The ingredients of urine will counteract the poison. Meat tenderizer or vinegar will do the same thing without the thoughts of someone peeing on you. One more treatment that works if you can get to some very hot water is to soak whatever body part is stung in water nearly hot enough to burn you. The hot water will quickly break down any and all toxins in the J-fish sting.

Answer 3

About the only thing you can do for a jelly fish sting is cool water, maybe some benidryl and don't pee on it. that's a myth. Jelly fish stings are alot like bee stings. You can take a credit card and scrape it downward, to remove the little stingers, soak in cool water. Mom always had us use baking soda paste, we all got stung ALOT while surfing. You can also find a product at the pharmacy called Sting ease, or something to that effect. That helps too. If you have any difficulty breathing or feel your lips or tongue swelling,seek medical attention right away.

Answer 4

For the past couple weeks it's been a real problem here in GA. What they've been telling people to do is when you first get stung, rub the area with sand and salt water for about a minute to help remove the stinger. Afterward, use VINEGAR to help neutralize it...followed by a mild steroid cream if redness and welts remain. Also, you can take Motrin or Tylenol to help with the pain and swelling. Good luck.

Answer 5

Jellyfish Sting Treatment, Remedy, & Cure
When stung by a jellyfish, first aid may be in order. Though most jellyfish stings are not deadly, other stings, such as those perpetrated by the box jellyfish (Chironex fleckeri) — the most venomous marine creature and possibly the most venomous of any creature on earth — may be fatal. Serious stings may cause anaphylaxis and eventual paralyzation, and hence people stung by jellyfish must get out of the water to avoid drowning. In these serious cases, advanced professional care must be sought. This care may include administration of an antivenin and other supportive care such as required to treat the symptoms of anaphylactic shock.

There are three goals of first aid for uncomplicated jellyfish stings: prevent injury to rescuers, inactivate the nematocysts, and remove any tentacles stuck on the patient. To prevent injury to rescuers, barrier clothing should be worn. This protection may include anything from panty hose to wet suits to full-body sting-proof suits. Inactivating the nematocysts, or stinging cells, prevents further injection of venom into the patient. Five percent acetic acid solution (white vinegar) is the preferred method, although meat tenderizer, or sodium bicarbonate (baking soda) will neutralize any nematocysts that have not yet discharged into the skin. Meat tenderizer should not be left on the skin for more than 15 minutes, and none of these substances should be used in the eyes. In the case of stings on or around the eyes, the solution may be placed on a towel and dabbed around the eyes, but not in them. Salt water may also be used in case any of these compounds are not readily available, but fresh water should never be used. Rinsing the sting site with fresh water, rubbing the wound, or using alcohol, spirits, ammonia, or urine will encourage the release of venom.

Once deactivated, the stinging cells must be removed. This can be accomplished by picking off tentacles left on the body. First aid providers should be careful to use gloves or another readily available barrier device to prevent personal injury, and to follow standard universal precautions. After large pieces of the jellyfish are removed, shaving cream may be applied to the area and a knife edge, safety razor, or credit card may be used to take away any remaining nematocysts.

Beyond initial first aid, antihistamines such as diphenhydramine (Benadryl) may be used to control skin irritation (pruritis).


Source: Wikipedia - The Free Encyclopedia

Answer 6

The "peeing" thing is apparently a myth. I believe it came from Seinfeld. But many stings can be treated with ammonia, which is in urine, so maybe that's where that comes from. But that meat-tenderizer idea sounds good. A little weird, but if it works...

Answer 7

the only thing peeing does is take away the sting. you could risk infection if you dont have them treated. if the swelling has gone down a bit, then i wouldnt worry about it. just take 2 or 3 ibuprofen to help reduce the swelling, and if it doesnt go down, you need to see the doctor

Answer 8

i heard that you can rub viniger on them or the salt-water is also good ofr it, it helps clean and get rid of the sting

Answer 9

Here is information on jellyfish, how they sting, and how to treat it. http://www.gomestic.com/Emergency-Preparation/Jellyfish-Stings.39214

Answer 10

I think you should have a doc check you out! Good luck.