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    Pepi 17 Posts: 2, Reputation: 1
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    Feb 24, 2016, 06:23 AM
    Bee sting
    Should I see a doctor if bee sting site is still swelling after 2 days? Been taking Benadryl and soaking in Epsom salts
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    Feb 24, 2016, 06:29 AM
    I was stung by a bee
    Bee sting has been 2 days and swelling is moving up arm to elbow from wrist. Taking Benadryl and soaking in Epsom salts. Is there anything else I can do?
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    Feb 24, 2016, 06:39 AM
    Get to a Doctor. Bee Stings are nothing to play with, you may be very allergic to them.
    If you reacted to this one by swelling of your lower arm, the next sting could be very dangerous.
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    Feb 24, 2016, 07:09 AM
    You should probably see a doctor anytime you ask the question "Should I see a doctor". But speaking as someone who is allergic to bee stings, you are doing exactly what I would do.
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    Mar 11, 2016, 01:35 PM
    Quote Originally Posted by Pepi 17 View Post
    Bee sting has been 2 days and swelling is moving up arm to elbow from wrist. Taking Benadryl and soaking in Epsom salts. Is there anything else I can do?
    If the swelling is still present after two days then it is an allergic reaction to the sting you may have to carry an eppipen
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    Mar 11, 2016, 03:22 PM
    If it is an allergic reaction, it's not a major one, otherwise after 2 days you'd be dead. So I don't think an epipen is needed in your case.

    Stings cause inflammation and skin irritation, that's what they do to everyone.

    Did you get the stinger out? If not, that may be what's causing these issues.

    You might be having what would be considered a mild allergic reaction to the sting, which means you should see your doctor.

    You are not deathly allergic though, otherwise you'd be dead by now.

    Good luck, and see your doctor.

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