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I've been taking prednisone and benedryl for a beesting for 3 days now and the swelling is getting worse what can i do last time i was n hosp. 4 2week?
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Please revisit: your doctor, you might need a larger dose, and keep epinephrine pen handy, also please get referred to an allergist asap, for evaluation and possible desensitization, 2nd time bad reaction is no joke, check aaaai.org or acaai.org for an allergist in your area, good luck
Answered 5/2/2015
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