Guest guest Posted May 15, 2003 Report Share Posted May 15, 2003 I am...and I take benadryl,but I also have an epi-pen. Depending on his size,he just may need more benadryl. My brother is around 275 pounds and takes 3-4 of them! They do make you tired too. Other than that...cold compresses,baking soda paste...I have even put chloraseptic on them to numb it...and yes,oragel too. I don't know about recommending those last 2,but I had no adversity from it. Karly --- Suzanne Nottmeier <suziesgoats wrote: > My DH is allergic to bee, wasp stings... He got > stung today..on the hand or wrist (not sure)... both > are swollen and warm.... He took benedryl today... > (not one to take herbs) tonite he isn't feeling real > good... went to bed.. anyone out there allergic? and > if so, what do you all take? or put on... I'm > going to give it another shot here shortly... lol. > > Suzi > > > > > The New Search - Faster. Easier. Bingo. The New Search - Faster. Easier. Bingo. http://search. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted May 15, 2003 Report Share Posted May 15, 2003 Could he take an epsom salt bath or at least soak that area (that's pretty "mainstream")? Maybe that would help draw and reduce swelling. Or maybe a drawing poltice? BeckySuzanne Nottmeier <suziesgoats wrote: My DH is allergic to bee, wasp stings... He got stung today..on the hand or wrist (not sure)... both are swollen and warm.... He took benedryl today... (not one to take herbs) tonite he isn't feeling real good... went to bed.. anyone out there allergic? and if so, what do you all take? or put on... I'm going to give it another shot here shortly... lol. Suzi The New Search - Faster. Easier. Bingo. Federal Law requires that we warn you of the following: 1. Natural methods can sometimes backfire. 2. If you are pregnant, consult your physician before using any natural remedy. 3. The Constitution guarantees you the right to be your own physician and toprescribe for your own health. We are not medical doctors although MDs are welcome to post here as long as they behave themselves. Any opinions put forth by the list members are exactly that, and any person following the advice of anyone posting here does so at their own risk. It is up to you to educate yourself. By accepting advice or products from list members, you are agreeing to be fully responsible for your own health, and hold the List Owner and members free of any liability. Dr. Ian ShillingtonDoctor of NaturopathyDr.IanShillington Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted May 15, 2003 Report Share Posted May 15, 2003 Freshly cut onion applied to the site draws out the poison. Brandy shemaiah Suzanne Nottmeier <suziesgoats wrote: My DH is allergic to bee, wasp stings... He got stung today..on the hand or wrist (not sure)... both are swollen and warm.... He took benedryl today... (not one to take herbs) tonite he isn't feeling real good... went to bed.. anyone out there allergic? and if so, what do you all take? or put on... I'm going to give it another shot here shortly... lol. Suzi Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted May 16, 2003 Report Share Posted May 16, 2003 I am a severely allergic person.I got bit by a spider once and my entire body was swollen and I had to crawl to the shower that morning. It was horrible. I am also allergic to bees and black flies. Therefore, I am an expert at quickly bringing down swellings like that! My record is twenty minutes. I always swell like a balloon. I always use ice after bee stings. This is the single most effective way for me to bring it down. I got stung on the bottom of my foot the day before I was supposed to climb a mountain. After twenty minutes I said, where is the sting? I couldn't even walk it hurt and I was so puffy- it was a weird pain, a semi itch and semi pain. This was all from the ice. I also take a megadose of VIt C after I get stung. 2000 mg or so. First I apply a paste with vinegar and baking soda to draw out the poisons. Oatmeal is also effective- after you ice it, a bath in some infused oatmeal (put about a up of oatmeal in a muslin bag or in some cheesecloth and run it under the water) Make sure the water is warm. If you don't have these things, boil three cups of water and pour it over oatmeal and let it steep for about a half hour. Strain it into the tub. This bee sting was my twenty minute record! It was horrible, before I got some ice, I watched my foot slowly balloon out as the poison was working it's way up- I got the ice finally as it was spreading to my ankles.Suzanne Nottmeier <suziesgoats wrote: My DH is allergic to bee, wasp stings... He got stung today..on the hand or wrist (not sure)... both are swollen and warm.... He took benedryl today... (not one to take herbs) tonite he isn't feeling real good... went to bed.. anyone out there allergic? and if so, what do you all take? or put on... I'm going to give it another shot here shortly... lol. Suzi The New Search - Faster. Easier. Bingo. Federal Law requires that we warn you of the following: 1. Natural methods can sometimes backfire. 2. If you are pregnant, consult your physician before using any natural remedy. 3. The Constitution guarantees you the right to be your own physician and toprescribe for your own health. We are not medical doctors although MDs are welcome to post here as long as they behave themselves. Any opinions put forth by the list members are exactly that, and any person following the advice of anyone posting here does so at their own risk. It is up to you to educate yourself. By accepting advice or products from list members, you are agreeing to be fully responsible for your own health, and hold the List Owner and members free of any liability. Dr. Ian ShillingtonDoctor of NaturopathyDr.IanShillington Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted May 16, 2003 Report Share Posted May 16, 2003 Freshly cut onion applied to the site draws out the poison. Brandy As well as the white of an egg. Patty Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted May 16, 2003 Report Share Posted May 16, 2003 The epi-pen has epinephrine (adrenaline) in it. It's for people who are at risk for anaphalactic shock as a result of exposure to the allergen. Usually people who have severe allergies to nuts and bees carry them around. It's not something to fool around with, anaphalactic shock. Those reactions get worse and worse with each exposure and can be severly life-threatening. If your husband doesn't have breathing problems as a result of his sting then he doesn't experience that sort of reaction and doesn't need the shot. But if he notices at all that his tongue starts to swell or his throat is closing up then seek medical attention IMMEDIATELY. This is not something you want to take lightly. ILANA xoxo karly wrote: An epi-pen is an injection device for people who are severly allergic...you give it to yourself That is why I still take benadryl! HAH! I hate shots! But if I get stung and don't have benadryl...I'll have to use it. I don't know about the liquid,but I would think he could take 2 benadryls if it is really bothering him. You know all about the swelling of the throat and all I'm sure? If it gets worse,take more benadryl...if not working go to er. That is WHY I got the pen! I hate er's worse than needles! Karly --- Suzanne Nottmeier <suziesgoats wrote: > Karly, > He weighs about 175..... probably took a "swig" of > it.... I tried for the cold compresses, of course he > said no... (heat usually does better for him than > cold) forgot about the baking soda... may go try > that... what is an epi-pen? > thanks > Suzi > > karly <karly11us wrote: > I am...and I take benadryl,but I also have an > epi-pen. > > > > > The New Search - Faster. Easier. Bingo. The New Search - Faster. Easier. Bingo. http://search. Federal Law requires that we warn you of the following: 1. Natural methods can sometimes backfire. 2. If you are pregnant, consult your physician before using any natural remedy. 3. The Constitution guarantees you the right to be your own physician and to prescribe for your own health. We are not medical doctors although MDs are welcome to post here as long as they behave themselves. Any opinions put forth by the list members are exactly that, and any person following the advice of anyone posting here does so at their own risk. It is up to you to educate yourself. By accepting advice or products from list members, you are agreeing to be fully responsible for your own health, and hold the List Owner and members free of any liability. Dr. Ian Shillington Doctor of Naturopathy Dr.IanShillington Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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