Question 1

how to treat a bee sting--baking soda?

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Bee stings: If you're allergic to beestings, use epi=pen & seek followup treatment immediately!  other- wise: use edge of credit card to scrap the stinger out (honeybee); apply ice/cool compresses to reduce swelling; make paste of meat tenderizer & apply (breaks down the protein in the sting); may use antihistamine (zyrtec/benadryl/claritin) to calm reaction & itching. Seek help at once if lips/throat swell.

Question 2

what do you put on a bee sting--baking soda?

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Meat tenderizer: Actually meat tenderizer beraks down the venom better as a natural remedy. Topical ointments such as foilles are also useful.

Question 3

how long do bee stings last?

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See below: Generally speaking local reactions from insect sting can manifest over 72 hours or less, then start to improve.  If worsening beyond 72 hours or becoming very painful, seek immediate medical attention.

Question 4

how long do bee stings stay swelled up for?

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Several days: My favorite treatment for a bee sting is a slice of onion rubbed on the sting...(not one at the eye). It neutralizes the sting and decreases swelling. Also homeopathic apis will decrease the swelling and help prevent itching.

Question 5

can you recommend what to do about bee stings?

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Use EpiPEN, (epinephrine) go to ER: You may have no problem with this, but if you have an allergy or you think you do, my advice is to get to an er asap.  They will give you Epinephrine so you don't go into anaphylactic shock, which can close your airway and kill you.  After this episode is over, you might want to see your doctor and get an epipen, (epinephrine) which is a shot of Epinephrine you can give yourself quick if this happens again.

Question 6

what remedies for bee stings can i try at home?

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Warm compress: Unless you're allergic to beestings, or you've been stung many many times, this is basically just a minor annoyance. Apply some warm compresses, keep the area clean to prevent infections, and see your doctor if symptoms persist or worsen.

Question 7

what can you do to relieve pain from bee stings?

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Bee stings: Remove stinger by scraping along edge of skin with credit card.  Clean area with soap & warm water.  Apply ice in 10 min. Increments; alternating 10 on & 10 off.   You can take tylenol, (acetaminophen) Aspirin or Motrin for pain or Benadryl for swelling.  Make a paste of 2 parts baking soda & 1 part water & apply.   Or you can apply a meat tenderizer poultice to the area. Throat, airway, mouth swelling? Call 911!

Question 8

what can i do to reduce the swelling of my bee stings?

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Bee sting: Immediately ice packs will help decrease the swelling. Also antihistamines and or advil (ibuprofen) will help.

Question 9

what can you do to reduce the swelling of bee stings or the pain?

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Tips for bee stings: Remove stinger by scraping along edge of skin with credit card. Clean area with soap & warm water. Apply ice in 10 min. Increments; alternating 10 on & 10 off. You can take tylenol, (acetaminophen) Aspirin or Motrin for pain or Benadryl for swelling. Make a paste of 2 parts baking soda & 1 part water & apply. Or you can apply a meat tenderizer poultice to the area. Throat, airway, mouth swelling? Call 911!

Question 10

do bee stings cause lymphedema?

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No: A bee sting on the problem leg could cause additional swelling but is not a primary cause of lymphedema.

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