Insect bites, stings, etc question
Is there anything to do for insect stings? (Besides going to the doctor) Yesterday while fishing I put my hand in the water to wash off some worm bedding and got stung by something, I'm not sure what it was. I assume some sort of bee or wasp. Today my whole finger is swelled up pretty good and really sore.
Any household remedies for that sort of thing?
Any household remedies for that sort of thing?
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Try rubbing some chlorine bleach on the bite area. That tends to help me out alot if it's an insect sting. Hope this helps. 0 -
If it happened under water I doubt it was an insect.
When I was a kid, my mother used to make a paste out of baking soda to put on insect stings. I don't know if it would help, but I don't think it would hurt.
I've heard that meat tenderizer, I don't remember the brand (maybe Adolph's), will help take soreness out of a bite. Again, I don't know if it works, but could be worth a try.0 -
pee on it then rub a lot of sand on it.
I think it was Oscar De La hoya (the boxer) telling that story about what his mom told him to do about a bee sting.0 -
Cortisone cream.
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put a penny on it and keep it there for 15 min.
This sounds like a very interesting concept, but one worth keeping in mind since warm weather in coming.
>> A couple of weeks ago I was unfortunate enough to get stung by both a
>> bee and hornet while working in the garden.
>>
>> My arm swelled up so off to the doctor I went. The clinic gave me cream
>> and an antihistimine.
>> The next day the swelling was getting progressively worse so off to my
>> regular doctor I went.
>> Infected arm - needed an antibiotic. What was interesting is what the
>> Dr. told me. The next time you get stung put a penny on the bite for 15
>> minutes. I thought, wow next time (if there ever is one) I will try it.
>>
>> Well that night Shelley's niece got stung by two bees. When she came
>> over to swim I looked at
>> the bite and it had alrea dy started to swell. So off I went to get my
>> money. Taped a penny to her arm for 15 minutes. The next morning, there
>> was
>> no sign of a bite. Wow were we surprised. Her niece we decided, just
>> wasn't allergic to the sting.
>>
>> Well guess what happened again on Saturday night. I was helping Shelley
>> deadhead her flowers and
>> guess what? You are right I got stung again two times by a hornet on my
>> left hand. Was I ticked. I thought, here I go again having to go to the
>> doctor for yet another antibotic.
>>
>> Well I promptly went into the house, again got my money out, and taped
>> two pennies to my bites and then sat and sulked for 15 minutes. The penny
>> took the string out of the bite immediately.
>> I still wasn't sure what was going to happen. In the meantime the
>> hornets were attacking Shelley and she got stung on the thumb. Again the
>> penny. The next morning I could only see the spot
>> where he had stung me. No redness, no s welling. Went over the see
>> Shelley and hers was the same. Couldn't even tell where she got stung.
>> Then
>> Shelley got stung again on Monday night on
>> her back---cutting the grass.
>>
>> This penny thing is going to make us money at school. Again it worked.
>>
>> Just wanted to share the marvelous information in case any of you are !
>> expe riencing the same problem at home. We need to have a stock of
>> pennies
>> on hand at school and at home.
>>
>> The Dr. said somehow the copper in the penny counteracts the bite. I
>> would never had believed it.
>> But it definitely does work.0 -
Might be something beyond an allergic reaction, perhaps even cellulitis.
I'd say, forget home remedies. Visit your family's practitioner.0 -
Sound's like that flesh eating disease to me. Just go ahead and cut off your arm at the shoulder before it spread's to your whole body. 0 -
quote:Originally posted by cmd66
Sound's like that flesh eating disease to me. Just go ahead and cut off your arm at the shoulder before it spread's to your whole body.
Yes, 'cause if it reaches your brain you'll turn into a liberal.0 -
...If it bothers you, this works, sounds crazy, but works.
...Cig tobbaco soaked in amonia(maybe any "dry" tobbaco?)...and tape (bandaid) on the sting...[;)]
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From Web MD:
Bee and Wasp Stings Treatment
Treatment will depend on the severity of your condition. It is important to note that no specific antivenom is available to counteract the poison injected by the insect. The majority of problems requiring medical treatment result from an allergic reaction to the sting. Many of the complications from an allergic reaction respond well to various medications-when given in time.
Self-Care at Home
Most insect stings in a nonallergic person require no more than first aid at home.
Avoid further stings by wearing protective clothing, using insect repellant, and avoiding infested areas.
Remove any stingers remaining in the skin (most likely from bees) immediately. Some experts recommend scraping out the stinger with a credit card. However, it is probably more important to get the stinger out as quickly as possible than to be overly concerned about how it is removed.
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) or a nonsedating one such as loratadine (Claritin) 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) or a nonsedating one such as loratadine (Claritin) 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.
Medical Treatment
If you have a single sting with no allergic symptoms, you may require only local wound care (such as cleaning and antibiotic ointment). Any retained stingers will be removed. Itching may be treated with an oral antihistamine such as diphenhydramine (Benadryl). Pain may be treated with medicine such as ibuprofen (Motrin), acetaminophen (Tylenol), or both. Also tetanus immunization will be given as indicated.
If you have mild allergic symptoms (such as a rash and itching all over the body but no problems breathing or with your vital signs), you may be treated with an antihistamine. You may also be given steroids. In some cases, you may also be given an epinephrine (adrenaline) injection. Some of these treatments may be given at the scene or in the ambulance by emergency medics. You may be sent home if you are doing well after observation in the emergency department.
If you have a more moderate allergic reaction (such as rash all over the body, and some mild problems breathing), you will likely receive injections of antihistamines, steroids, and epinephrine. Some of these treatments may be given at the scene or in the ambulance by emergency medics. You will likely need to be observed for a prolonged period of time in the emergency department. You may need to be admitted in the hospital.
If you have a severe allergic reaction (such as low blood pressure, swelling blocking air getting into the lungs, and/or other serious problems breathing), you have a true life-threatening emergency. Treatment may include placement of a breathing tube into your trachea. You will likely be given injections of antihistamines, steroids, and epinephrine. Intravenous fluids may also be given. Some of these treatments may be given at the scene or in the ambulance by emergency medics. You will be closely monitored in the emergency department and likely admitted into the hospital-perhaps the intensive care unit.
If you have multiple stings (more than at least 10-20 stings) but no evidence of an allergic type reaction, you sometimes may require prolonged observation in the emergency department or admission into the hospital. Multiple blood tests may be indicated.
If you are stung inside the mouth or throat, you may simply require observation in the emergency department, or you may need more intensive management if complications develop.
If you are stung on the eyeball, you may require consultation or evaluation by an ophthalmologist (an eye doctor).0 -
Okay, so far, what you need to do is:
Go to the store and get some tobacco, Ibuprophen, ammonia, bleach, baking soda, meat tenderizer (I firmy believe that Adolphs IS the best) and cortisone cream. I think you'll be on your own for the sand and pee.
First, take the Ibuprophen. You're gonna need it. Soak the tobacco in the ammonia. While that's soaking, mix the cortisone cream with the baking soda and sand and use that as a paste to hold the penny on; cover that with the tobacco mixture. After 15 minutes pee on it and rinse with bleach. Then cut off your arm, call 911, send me all of your guns and go to the family doctor.
Yep, that should do it. [:D]0 -
quote:Originally posted by jbc23060
Okay, so far, what you need to do is:
Go to the store and get some tobacco, Ibuprophen, ammonia, bleach, baking soda, meat tenderizer (I firmy believe that Adolphs IS the best) and cortisone cream. I think you'll be on your own for the sand and pee.
First, take the Ibuprophen. You're gonna need it. Soak the tobacco in the ammonia. While that's soaking, mix the cortisone cream with the baking soda and sand and use that as a paste to hold the penny on; cover that with the tobacco mixture. After 15 minutes pee on it and rinse with bleach. Then cut off your arm, call 911, send me all of your guns and go to the family doctor.
Yep, that should do it. [:D]
[:D][:D] Sounds like good advice. I tried the penny thing and I don't think it worked for me. I dug out the stinger, I didn't see it before last night. The cortisone cream helped the itching. The thing is still swelled up pretty good, if it doesn't improve any by tomorrow afternoon I may head to the doc and see what he thinks. Thanks for the advice all, I'll keep the stuff in mind next time it happpens.0 -
quote:Originally posted by jbc23060
Okay, so far, what you need to do is:
Go to the store and get some tobacco, Ibuprophen, ammonia, bleach, baking soda, meat tenderizer (I firmy believe that Adolphs IS the best) and cortisone cream. I think you'll be on your own for the sand and pee.
First, take the Ibuprophen. You're gonna need it. Soak the tobacco in the ammonia. While that's soaking, mix the cortisone cream with the baking soda and sand and use that as a paste to hold the penny on; cover that with the tobacco mixture. After 15 minutes pee on it and rinse with bleach. Then cut off your arm, call 911, send me all of your guns and go to the family doctor.
Yep, that should do it. [:D]
I thought that was a committee recipe for making biscuits. [:D]0 -
Yesterday while fishing I put my hand in the water to wash off some worm bedding and got stung by something, I'm not sure what it was.
I hope it was not the infamous double sting aquatic wasp AKA cottonmouth0 -
That thought crossed my mind too, but then I figured if that was what it was he probably would have lost his finger by now. 0 -
quote:Originally posted by chollagardens
Yesterday while fishing I put my hand in the water to wash off some worm bedding and got stung by something, I'm not sure what it was.
I hope it was not the infamous double sting aquatic wasp AKA cottonmouth
We don't have them up here in NE, and I looked before I stuck my hand in the water but didn't see anything. I'm just glad it wasn't a snake of some sort. It's much better tonight, less swelling and soreness.0 -
good thing you where washing your hands, and not taking a pee[V] 0 -
quote:Originally posted by 1911a1fan
good thing you where washing your hands, and not taking a pee[V]
I guess when you said that you knew it would cause somebody to tell this tired old joke:
Two guys were hiking in the mountains. One of them had to take a leak and managed to get snake bit on his tallywacker. His buddy realized he might not get him to the doctor in time, so he called 9-1-1 to get first aid instructions. The dispatcher told him to take a sharp knife or razorblade and make a small incision at the site of the bite and suck out the poison being careful not to swallow it.
The snakebite victim was starting to panic and said "What did she say? What did she say?
His buddy closed his phone, put it back into his pocket, looked his buddy in the eye and said "She said you gonna die!"0 -
quote:Originally posted by MT357
quote:Originally posted by cmd66
Sound's like that flesh eating disease to me. Just go ahead and cut off your arm at the shoulder before it spread's to your whole body.
Yes, 'cause if it reaches your brain you'll turn into a liberal.
Or a zombie.0 -
quote:Originally posted by Beeramid
Or a zombie.
Same thing. [:D]0 -
A quick way to alleviate itching and burning is to apply some ammonia to the bite or sting. Swelling can be controlled early on, right after the bite or sting, with Benadryl or a similar anti-histamine. Non-lethal venomous bites can be temporarily dressed with good old fashioned mud which helps keep the wound site moist and supple and behaves much like ichthammol or "drawing salve" until you can get to a hospital ER or doctor. If it's just itching, then any topical anti-itch creme will give you temporary relief.
The most important things to consider are whether or not the pain, swelling and discomfort are localized at the wound site or if they're spreading to other body parts AND if headache, jaw pain, nausea, feeling faint, blurriness of vision or dizziness are occurring. The latter symptoms indicate something much more serious and you should be in a hospital ER getting imediate medical attention ASAP.0 -
Someone better tell Moonshine that pennies make more bees want to sting you.[:0]
Just kidding.[:D]
Buy a bottle of "Sting EEZ" at the drugstore or "bug" one of the EMT's on the site for the sting stick or swabs in his first aid kit.0 -
quote:Originally posted by Polite Psycho
Might be something beyond an allergic reaction, perhaps even cellulitis.
I'd say, forget home remedies. Visit your family's practitioner.
Yup, or a bacterial infection. A buddy of mine had his boat in a local river with his dog. They pulled up on a bank and let the dog run around in the water a while. Went back, loaded up and went home. He washed the boat off and took a shower. The next day his toes and feet were swelled up and pussing around his toenails. The river is known for not being the cleanest, but certainly shouldn't be that bad.
He had to see a doctor as well. I'd take the Doc's advice here and see a doctor.0 -
Meat tenderizer or tobacco work well. 0
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