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I got stung by a bee in my right arm yesterday. today my arm is swollen an in pain. what should i do? i can't take benadryl (diphenhydramine).
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Ice: Apply 20 min on 30min off. Baking soda paste and ibuprofen.
Answered 11/27/2017
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