Buck531 Posted July 17, 2007 Report Share Posted July 17, 2007 So I was playing homewrecker on Sunday taking down a rusty swingset in the back yard. Tore most of it down and got stung on the middle finger close to the knuckle on my hand). 3 days later my hand has swollen like a balloon. I'm not allergic to them or anything. no rashes or stuff. I just want the swelling to go down. I've tried ice here and there but that doesn't help. I looked on WebMD and that was worthless. How long does it take for a wasp sting to go away? Mainly the swelling. I haven't been stung since I was a kid and hardly remember what (if anything) to do. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hwilli1647545487 Posted July 17, 2007 Report Share Posted July 17, 2007 I always heard if you cut an onion and put it on a sting it helps. NOt sure if it's BS or not though. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
coltboostin Posted July 17, 2007 Report Share Posted July 17, 2007 It sounds like you have developed a slight allergy to it-the whole of your hand should in no way be swollen as you described. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Earl1647545488 Posted July 17, 2007 Report Share Posted July 17, 2007 Pics? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Buck531 Posted July 17, 2007 Author Report Share Posted July 17, 2007 naaa.. my wife went out and picked me up some Benadryl. We'll see what happens. The pharmacist said the same thing as Colt did, I probably have a slight allergic reaction to it. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dave1647545494 Posted July 17, 2007 Report Share Posted July 17, 2007 Put clear nail polish on the sting area. It will keep the air off of the wound and prevent dirt from getting in from scratching it will help with the itching. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DeathSandwich Posted July 17, 2007 Report Share Posted July 17, 2007 remove the finger Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kevin R. Posted July 17, 2007 Report Share Posted July 17, 2007 remove the finger That is what I heard to do. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
87GT Posted July 17, 2007 Report Share Posted July 17, 2007 Last time I was stung the swelling went away within a few hours. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
HAOLE Posted July 17, 2007 Report Share Posted July 17, 2007 You can develop sensitivity as you age. If you are swelling like that then you are having an allergic reaction to the sting. As long as you dont have any difficulty breathing, nausea/vomiting, loss of consciousness, you should be ok. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Science Abuse Posted July 17, 2007 Report Share Posted July 17, 2007 There's venom in the stinger, you will have some kind of reaction. Benadryl is the best you can do for yourself at the moment. If it lasts another day or two, see a doctor. Your hand is more susceptible to infection when reacting to venom. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Buck531 Posted July 17, 2007 Author Report Share Posted July 17, 2007 I took a few benadryl during the coarse of the day and it seems to be helping some. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LJ Posted July 17, 2007 Report Share Posted July 17, 2007 means impending death Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jelloman4571647545499 Posted July 18, 2007 Report Share Posted July 18, 2007 do about $4k worth of cocaine and you will forget all about that finger. this is what badass people are doing all the time. look it up. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
87GT Posted July 18, 2007 Report Share Posted July 18, 2007 cocaine is a hella drug Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
thorne Posted July 18, 2007 Report Share Posted July 18, 2007 do about $4k worth of cocaine and you will forget all about that finger. this is what badass people are doing all the time. look it up. Damn it my nose hurts now. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest drumer919 Posted July 18, 2007 Report Share Posted July 18, 2007 About a month ago I got stung on the bottom lip, It was swelling so much I had to go get a shotat the ER cause it started to swell so much I was having difficulty breathing. After that it went down in a matter or hours, I too am not allergic. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
V8 Beast Posted July 18, 2007 Report Share Posted July 18, 2007 Next time it happens put mud on it, let it dry, then take it off. I think thats what my mom did...... When Steve (True Blue) was 4 he was stung by over 40 wasps because our older brother knocked a nest down onto him. My mom coated him in mud and he was fine after that.... I know its wierd but I saw it work with my own eyes. Has any body else heard of that, or is my mom wierd? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
thorne Posted July 18, 2007 Report Share Posted July 18, 2007 I've herd of the same thing brian. Remind me to call steve mudboy next time I see him. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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