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    Jun 29, 2013, 09:00 AM
    Wasp sting
    I was sting by a red wasp on Thursday. I have a severe allergy to them and had to use my epipen. This did stop the reaction however since then the swelling on my hand ( I was sting on the index finger of left hand) is steadily increasing as time goes by. From everything that I have read it should be getting better, its getting worse. Now not only is the sight so swollen you can't see where I was stung, I can no longer open or close my hand. To add the latest to this, the swelling is now past my wrist going towards my elbow. What I need to know is when is it time to seek medical attention? Is it infected or is this normal? And in this type of situation what is a reas
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    Jun 29, 2013, 09:08 AM
    Please go to your doctor, a walk in clinic, or ER, in that order of availability.
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