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IsI-2911 · Aug 15, 2009, 05:24 PM

I got stung about a half hour ago. Every time I get stung, I get really nautious and tired.
I never know what to do.. .
A half hour ago I took benadryl and iced my foot (I stepped on the bee.)
THE STINGER IS STILL IN IF THAT MATTERS.
I a really hungry and thirsty because I, uh, all my food and beverages came up almost immediately after I got stung. They are in the septic system somewhere.
Can I eat something that won't come up? Drink something? I'm really light headed but won't eat or drink something if I'm just going to reject it.

Thanks!

Also, what should I do about the sting?

My fever was 102 but now normal. My foot is hardly swollen. I'm still really nautious and tired.

N0help4u · Aug 15, 2009, 05:34 PM

Sounds like you need to go to the ER

You need to get a bee sting kit for people who are allergic to bee stings and carry it with you.

artlady · Aug 15, 2009, 05:48 PM

You need to get the stinger out.
DO NOT squeeze it! You will squeeze the toxin in.
You have to scrape it out with your fingernail or a knife ,you scrape it out!
The way you would take a razor and shave.Slide it out.

N0help4u · Aug 15, 2009, 06:09 PM

Also you can put a baking soda paste on it after you take the stinger out but if you are allegric I think you should also go to the ER.

s_cianci · Aug 15, 2009, 06:14 PM

Go to the ER. Tell them what you've told us here.

N0help4u · Aug 15, 2009, 06:15 PM

artlady agrees: At this point she would be a goner

Yeah I started thinking the allergic reaction was an over reaction.

But if the swelling doesn't go down I would be concerned

IsI-2911 · Aug 15, 2009, 07:23 PM

I wanted to go the er, kind of hard to do w/ 2 little guys in diapers. Would have gone no matter what if fever didn't go down. I called our on-call dr and was waiting for a reply from him when I posted. Good now. Hadn't known, till I read above, about the no pinching the stinger. I didn't know how to get it out or if I had to, but I got it.

KISS · Aug 15, 2009, 07:59 PM

I got stung by about 5 yellow jackets today. Disturbed a nest.

Getting the stinger out is the #1 priority. Use the edge of a credit card or a razor blade. Fortunately, no stingers. They just chased me.

Next step is either Ammonia, (baking soda and/or meat tenderizer and water)

Later an anti-itch cream.

In your case, I might ask the doctor for a prescription for an Epi-pen. It' a shot of epinepherine (spelling?). Benedryl was a good move.

artlady · Aug 15, 2009, 08:08 PM

When I was a kid it was MUD. It drew the toxin out.
It was the 50's so they may have improved things.

artlady · Aug 15, 2009, 08:11 PM

Originally Posted by KeepItSimpleStupid

I got stung by about 5 yellow jackets today. Disturbed a nest.

Getting the stinger out is the #1 priority. Use the edge of a credit card or a razor blade. Fortunately, no stingers. They just chased me.

Next step is either Ammonia, (baking soda and/or meat tenderizer and water)

Later an anti-itch cream.

In your case, I might ask the doctor for a prescription for an Epi-pen. It' a shot of epinepherine (spelling?). Benedryl was a good move.

Yes ,meat tenderizer is very effective! I forgot about that!
So.. oh my I hope you are feeling O.K.
Buy some Benadril ,can't hurt!

IsI-2911 · Aug 16, 2009, 08:35 AM

Feeling better today! Thank you everyone for your answers and help! As I said, every time I get stung, I never know what to do. Usually I just pass out for a couple hours and wake up to somebody shoving benadryl down my throat! Lol
I'm glad I know about the stingers now. This one is STILL in my foot. I CANNOT get it out!

N0help4u · Aug 16, 2009, 08:45 AM

Thanks for letting us know. We appreciate follow ups.

You need to get it out. Could you get a grip of it with tweezers?

KISS · Aug 16, 2009, 02:23 PM

If you can't get a pair of tweezers, go to a medical aid unit or your doctor to get the stinger out. At this point, it's probably too late for scraping.

I have things like these: Wiha 49379 110mm Standard Tweezer Extra Fine Point Tapered - SmallParts.com