learning isnt always fun:(

[freakjeep93]

so today me and my step bro went out on the atv for a little run. we ended up getting stuck and while we were trying to winch ourselves out we disturbed a wasp nest. we both go to stings and whil it hurt i seemed to be fine as was he. halfway home i started getting REALLY itchy and mu skin felt hot. so i felt the back of my neck and i was covered bith little bumps. by the time i got home my hole body was covered with hives :eek: , i called dad home from work( only about 10 mins away) and he took me to the hospital.Turns out I'm allergic to bees hornets and wasps :( i now have an epi pen and i have to take 2 seperate anti histamine's for the next 3 days. and just to make it better the hospital gave me eough benadryle that I'm practically sleep walking and ive been told not to drive.

[Pete M]

still, it's very good to know that. if you had been further away from help, you might have died. :(

[freakjeep93]

yes this is true. the er doc said that next time it will be more serious and that an epi pen will likely be required

[87Warrior]

I have heard, in less extreme cases, that you can break open the benadryle and rub the powder on the affected area for additional relief. Any truth to that?

[Pete M]

for plain bee stings? or for hives?

[87Warrior]

Heck, I don't know :doh:

[freakjeep93]

idk either lol.

[Pete M]

a reaction generally requires some real medicine. but there are a plethora of ways to relieve bee sting pain. raw onion is one that works. just cut a slice and put it on the area. when I tried it, the pain went away instantly. take it off and the pain returned. it was like a smelly on-off switch for the pain. :dunno:

[camjeep3]

some good ol chewin backey will relieve the sting, just get it a bit wet and rub it on

[danboone5]

From what I've been told in paramedic class, most meds in pill form can be absorbed through the skin if a form of moisture is present. But the amount absorbed usually must be in larger quantities for effect. Meds like nitroglycerin are easily absorbed. But a pill is meant to be injested for the desired effect. I wouldn't try it.

 

But as for the stings, nicotine in tobacco can be absorbed through the skin ( i.e. nicotine patches).

 

Be careful around around the stinging insects from now on. Anaphalatic shock is not a good thing at all. Don't ever forget that epi-pen and keep it in date. It could seriously save your life if another sting happens. Your body may over-react to the antigen next time it occurs.

 

Sorry for the rant but I've been around too many of these allergic reactions happened that could have been alleviated more easily if only they had their epi-pen available or in date. Don't become complacent with your epi-pen just because its not used everyday.

 

(end of rant)