Guest guest Posted September 6, 2007 Report Share Posted September 6, 2007 what can I do for bee stings after the stinger is removed? 2 of the sting sites are swollen and red - now what? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted September 7, 2007 Report Share Posted September 7, 2007 You can take Benadryl to stop the reaction to the venom and baking soda paste or mud on the sting site. Never pull a stinger out, gently scrape it out of the site. When you pull you squeeze the venom into the wound. Scraping it will not do that and you will have less of a reaction. If you find it is swelling rather than reducing, red line or difficulty breathing get to an ER immediately. I an severely allergic to bees and carry a beesting kit with me at all times. Even though I don't normally use over the counter or prescription medications...this and benedryl are the exceptions. Jenny Kernan --- suezsecret <suezsecret wrote: > what can I do for bee stings after the stinger is > removed? > 2 of the sting sites are swollen and red - now what? > > Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted September 8, 2007 Report Share Posted September 8, 2007 I'm allergic to bee stings and use the Homeopathic remedy 'Apis 30C' if by chance I get stung. Has always worked. I also use it for other insect bites/stings such as the Fire ants we have here in the deep south. blessings, deb/S.AL Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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