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I got stung by a bee yesterday on my foot , and its swelling more and im pregnant im 28 week, what can i do to reduce the swellin?
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Benedryl: Benedryl is OK to take during pregnancy. Also ice and elevation may help. If it becomes severe you can go to a doctor and get a prescription for prednisone - that is a class C in pregnancy but generally has no problems with the short term doses.
Answered 7/9/2014
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