I had a bumble bee in my pants! It stung me! What should I do?

Question

I freaked. LOl, the sting hurts and is swelling. How the heck did it get into my spandex pants?!? What should I do to the swelling?

Answer 1

take benadryl not sure of the spelling but it's an allergy medicine

Answer 2

Ouch ouch!!

Remove the stinger with all haste, in whatever manner is most convenient. If you see a little black dot in the wound, part of the stinger is still present.
Apply a solution of one part meat tenderizer to 4 parts water. Papain, the enzyme in meat tenderizer, breaks down the protein in bee venom responsible for the pain and itching. Don't leave this on for more than 30 minutes, or it can irritate the skin. If this isn't available, you might try an antiperspirant. Aluminum chlorohydrate reduces the effect of bee venom, but to a lesser extent.
Apply cold. Use ice or cool water for 10 to 30 minutes after the sting. This blunts the body's allergic response.
An antihistamine such as Benadryl, taken by mouth, can give some added relief, and help prevent the reaction from spreading.
A shake lotion such as calamine can be helpful. A paste made of baking soda and water can have a similar effect.
Topical hydrocortisone can also provide some symptomatic relief.
Give acetaminophen or ibuprofen for systemic pain relief.

Answer 3

Thats crazy!! OUCH!
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n a systemic allergic reaction, the entire body is affected. The victim may develop hives, redness, or swelling at sites on the body distant from the site of the sting. Symptoms can also include:

vomiting,
nausea ,
diarrhea, and
dizziness.
In anaphylactic reactions, victims experience wheezing, difficulty breathing, and a drop in blood pressure that leads to shock if not treated promptly. Around 50 people are killed each year in the U.S. due to severe anaphylactic reactions to bee stings. These type of reactions usually occur within minutes of the bee sting. Since most people who have allergies to bee stings will have a worsened reaction to every subsequent sting, those individuals with bee sting allergies should talk to their doctor about taking special precautions, including carrying an injectable form of the drug epinephrine (used to treat anaphylactic reactions) at all times.

If you are stung by a bee:

Call emergency medical services if you have a history of severe reactions to insect stings or if you experience any severe symptoms as described above.
Determine if the stinger is still present (look for a small black dot at the sting site) and remove it immediately if is visible in the wound. Many doctors recommend using a hard object like a credit card or blunt knife to swipe over the area and remove the stinger. The honey bee venom sack, which remains in the skin of the victim, can take 2-3 minutes to release all of its venom, so prompt removal of the stinger can reduce the severity of the sting.
Apply ice or cold packs to the area to reduce the body’s inflammatory response.
Clean the area with soap and water, then apply hydrocortisone cream to the site to decrease the severity of the reaction. Alternative treatments include a paste made of unseasoned meat tenderizer and water (the enzyme in meat tenderizer can break down bee venom) or a paste of baking soda and water.
Taking an antihistamine such as Benadryl (diphenhydramine) in tablet form and/or nonprescription pain relievers such as ibuprofen or acetaminophen can also provide relief of symptoms.
Stings in the mouth or nose, even in persons not known to be allergic to bee stings, also require emergency medical attention, since they can lead to swelling that can interfere with breathing.

For additional information please read the Insect Sting Allergies article.

Answer 4

i had that happen to me but i was mowing the lawn and was not wearing spandex and the swelling you could have put a past of backing soda and water on and it would have taken the sting away but the swelling ice is probably the best idea a bag of ice wrapped in a cloth or a t shirt something like that good luck

Answer 5

Baking soda paste. And quit wearing spandex to the bumble bee hive!

Answer 6

Well by now the pain started diminishing. next time just cut an onion in two and rub on the swelling.

Answer 7

call nurse advice, or search engine: "
I had a bumble bee in my pants! It stung me! What should I do?"

Answer 8

Wash with soap & water, dry & apply antihistaminic cream. Take orally pain killer & antiallergic pills.
All the best!

Answer 9

apply some tooth paste to it.. it will help with the pain and swelling.

Answer 10

lickkk it.
your saliva will help it heal.
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