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| KYgurlsrbest |
Posted - Jul 02 2007 : 06:12:36 AM
Had some friends over last night for a lovely dinner, sat on the lovely porch, and this morning, when I went out to take the kitty poo to the garbage, I noted an errant napkin in the yard I didn't get while clearing away the spoils last night, so I picked it up, and wadded it into a ball until I notice my right third finger hurt like the dickens and was swelling up before eyes. Mr (or Ms.) Wasp was on the other side of the napkin and got me through it, I guess.
I've never been stung--it's right on my bone, and hurts like heck. Is there a stinger? I don't see one? Anything other than baking soda poltice to help?
I have a huge pleading to type today for work 
"In the spring, at the end of the day, you should smell like dirt." Margaret Atwood
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| Lavendar fields dreamer |
Posted - Jul 02 2007 : 2:18:09 PM
i was stung by a yellow jacket flying in the car window and then going up my shorts. it hurt like he** too. it was a couple of stings and i was on the way to my grandmas with my hubby. when we got there we doctored it up. i am still scared of bees going into my clothes or in the car window, its been 9 years since it happened. but i do drive with my windows down and last weekend i almost drove off the road cause one flew in the window and i thought it was going to go into my clothes. |
| Alee |
Posted - Jul 02 2007 : 1:46:19 PM
If it was truly a wasp, they don't usually release their stingers. If it was a bee- then it would have died stinging you and a stinger could be imbedded in your skin.
Here are some treatments that I found by googling:
Application of ice to the sting site may provide some mild relief. Ice may be applied for 20 minutes once every hour as needed. Cloth should be placed between the ice and skin to avoid freezing the skin.
Consider taking an antihistamine such as diphenhydramine (Benadryl) for itching.
Consider taking ibuprofen (Motrin) or acetaminophen (Tylenol) for pain relief as needed.
Wash the sting site with soap and water. Place an antibiotic ointment on the sting site.
If it has been more than 10 years since your last tetanus booster immunization, get a booster within the next few days.
Most insect stings require no additional medical care. More serious reactions may need immediate medical care.
If you have been stung by a bee or wasp and have previously had a serious allergic reaction, seek medical attention. Consider taking an antihistamine such as diphenhydramine (Benadryl) as soon as possible. If any allergic symptoms develop, consider using the epinephrine part of an emergency allergy kit (EpiPen) if previously prescribed by a doctor.
Good Luck! I hope your finger starts feeling better soon!
Alee
The amazing one handed typist! One hand for tying, one hand to hold Nora! |
| mommatracy |
Posted - Jul 02 2007 : 1:13:13 PM
I know how bad a wasp sting can feel. Reminds me of the first time I was ever stung by anything. My husband and I were on our way to his parents beach cottage when I was pregnant with our first daughter. We had the windows down on our truck. I was wearing a blue denim button up shirt and all of a sudden my left breat was on fire. I screamed and literally pulled my blouse open to find a wasp had flown through the window and down my blouse. If my boob wasn't already big enough from being pregnant boy it swelled some more. I actually cried. I think from shock! I smacked that bug hard enough that he ended up a grease spot! Tracy |
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