Redwing Posted August 15, 2009 Share Posted August 15, 2009 Some sort of buzzing insect got caught in my hair earlier and stung me on the back of the neck My neck is painful and has gone very stiff to the point where turning my head hurts I have taken painkillers but its not helping and I'd rather not take any more The sting has turned the skin red, raised and swollen for an area the size of a CD Obviously its not bad enough to go to casulty but has anyone got some home remedy tips please? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bronze Posted August 15, 2009 Share Posted August 15, 2009 hmmm without knowing what it was... bicarb for bees winegar for wasps and all that Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Blackrocksrock Posted August 15, 2009 Share Posted August 15, 2009 I would say it needs looked at as its quite big for a sting = I had to have an injection and sit in the doctors once for half an hour after it in case I took a reaction to the injection to stop the sting reaction. I think it was adrenalin Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bronze Posted August 15, 2009 Share Posted August 15, 2009 was going to say do you have any piriton? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Redwing Posted August 15, 2009 Author Share Posted August 15, 2009 I have an own brand antihistamine so have taken that , I have also made a paste with bicarb and vinegar - to cover both bases! I hope I don't have to go to the doc and an injection sounds Thanks for the advice Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ain't Nobody Here Posted August 15, 2009 Share Posted August 15, 2009 Ouch, sounds sore . Hope it settles down soon . Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bronze Posted August 15, 2009 Share Posted August 15, 2009 surely bicarb and vinegar defeats the object somewhat Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mrs Webmuppet Posted August 16, 2009 Share Posted August 16, 2009 I have the sane reaction to being stung. Keep taking the anti histamines, if it gets any worse it's off to A& E for a jab but normally the worse of the swelling occurs within the first couple of hours.Get someone to check that the sting is no longer in the swolen bit , if it is s"Ooops, word censored!"e it out with a finger nail - don't squeeze the sting as that releases more poisin. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Staffordmum Posted August 16, 2009 Share Posted August 16, 2009 Ditto the above ... I react VERY badly to stings (hence my hesitance in Beekeeping) and keep both steroid tablets and cream (prescription) in the bathroom cabinet. It's so bad I keep all number of bug sprays by the back door - I can't even tend the veg patch without being bitten / stung by something or other Fingers crossed, the antihistamines will have taken effect by now Hope you're feeling much better. Kind rgds, Pat & Steve Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Redwing Posted August 16, 2009 Author Share Posted August 16, 2009 surely bicarb and vinegar defeats the object somewhat It was worth a try I was in that much pain The sting is not left in there but it feels like it iis, hubby says thats something to do with the fact that it hit a muscle or something... Thanks Staffordmum, I forgot about hydrowotsit cream, have dug some out Its still painful but I have a busy day today so onwards and upwards! Thanks all Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
chelsea Posted August 16, 2009 Share Posted August 16, 2009 Ouch! sounds painful......hope it heals soon. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jules. Posted August 16, 2009 Share Posted August 16, 2009 Oww Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chucky Mama Posted August 16, 2009 Share Posted August 16, 2009 Poor you, I hope that it us settling down. I have heard of serveral people who have had really severe reactons to wasp stings this year for some reason Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
poachedegg Posted August 16, 2009 Share Posted August 16, 2009 I would have suggested antihistamine and steroid cream - hope it's a lot better today. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Valkyrie Posted August 16, 2009 Share Posted August 16, 2009 Oochie, I hope it's better today. I was thinking - vinegar and bicarb - did it all fizz up? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Happy chickens! Posted August 16, 2009 Share Posted August 16, 2009 Ow! Hope better today. (vinegar, bicarb and red food colouring is I am sure the recipe for a home grown volcano..... ) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cinnamon Posted August 16, 2009 Share Posted August 16, 2009 Poor you! The last time I got a wasp sting,the little so & so got tangled in my hair at the back of my head & got me twice. It was horrid - my head went all tight feeling as the stings swelled up & I felt really faint too, then my glands all came up. So I sympathise! I bet it was a wasp that got you! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Falkor Posted August 16, 2009 Share Posted August 16, 2009 Oooh Tasha....hope you are feeling better today! I am pretty sure something is happening today at your house so it would be horrid to feel horrid on such an exciting day Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Egluntyne Posted August 17, 2009 Share Posted August 17, 2009 Hope you are feeling better Tasha. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Redwing Posted August 17, 2009 Author Share Posted August 17, 2009 The bump is still there and its itching but the redness and pain have gone...to be replaced by a headcold thanks Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jillus Posted October 17, 2009 Share Posted October 17, 2009 I have been searching this thread for any help as I was stung by something yesterday,it flew into my hair and I got stung on the hand. I am typing with my left hand now as my right hand is hugely swollen, red and hot and I cannot bend my fingers. I have taken piriton and rubbed in anti histamine cream but is so sooo sore, maybe I just need sympathy! OH is away so it is a one handed day, doing the hens should be a laugh! This is the second sting in 8 weeks as I got stung on the sole of the foot last time but nothing like this, that was just itchey and slightly red. And it is the same hand that I got a horrid steam burn on too. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ain't Nobody Here Posted October 17, 2009 Share Posted October 17, 2009 Poor you, that sounds really painful . Hope it settles down soon . Sorry I don't know what to suggest . Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Egluntyne Posted October 17, 2009 Share Posted October 17, 2009 I think you need to go to you GP or A&E if it is so swollen. Poor you. Not your writing hand I hope. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Snowy Posted October 17, 2009 Share Posted October 17, 2009 Ouch! do keep an eye on it, the antihistamine should help, and if you have any 1% hydrocortisone cream to apply. I agree if it continues to get worse, get it looked at. My friends' daughter disturbed a wasp net last week whilst gardening and was stung 8 times. She ended up being airlifted to hospital after having an anaphylactic reaction - cardiac arrest and everything! Luckily she is OK but it was a very close call. Do be careful around wasps! Hope it eases Jillus - trouble is if you don't have a reaction this time, you could end up still reacting next time. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Seagazer Posted October 17, 2009 Share Posted October 17, 2009 What about asking at the chemists? I was stung badly on my ankle once and it doubled in size. I asked in boots and they got the pharmacist out who went at the size of my foot. They gave me something but I can't remember what it was. Other than that perhaps a trip to doctors or A & E might be needed. Hope it goes down soon. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
