Post by Deleted on Jul 22, 2016 21:41:10 GMT
I was stung in the hand by a big, black wasp/hornet on Wednesday evening. I have never exhibited allergic symptoms in the past when I've been stung by bees, wasps, hornets, etc. It will hurt like no tomorrow but no allergic reaction of any kind that I can recall.
Yesterday I woke up with my hand 'normal' but by late afternoon, it was red, hot, and swollen and itching like crazy. I took Benadryl, used cortisone cream and iced it as much as possible. It is still swollen, though the swelling goes down a tad when I keep ice on it. The Benedryl (50mg) didn't have much impact last night. I took a Claritin this morning because I couldn't afford to be drowsy due to work.
I'd like to hear from others who have similar experiences. I have NO issues with breathing or swelling anywhere else. I did read online that sometimes happens and can last 2-3 days and COULD be a sign of a developing allergy.
Yesterday I woke up with my hand 'normal' but by late afternoon, it was red, hot, and swollen and itching like crazy. I took Benadryl, used cortisone cream and iced it as much as possible. It is still swollen, though the swelling goes down a tad when I keep ice on it. The Benedryl (50mg) didn't have much impact last night. I took a Claritin this morning because I couldn't afford to be drowsy due to work.
I'd like to hear from others who have similar experiences. I have NO issues with breathing or swelling anywhere else. I did read online that sometimes happens and can last 2-3 days and COULD be a sign of a developing allergy.
. I am worried a bit about cellulitis so I'm keeping a close eye on it. 
. I poured Listerine on the bite immediately. Within a minute, it no longer hurt and it never swelled. I couldn't even find where I had been stung. It doesn't matter what flavor as we have green, daughter used purple and another friend had the gold color. Worth a shot now, but can't hurt to try.
