Yellowjacket stings.

[Ladyhawk]

I hate to whine about something minor during a time like this, but the stings feel worse than when I got them yesterday. It looks like the offending insect made a line of stings in the very sensitive fleshy area next to my armpit. The area is red and hot to the touch.

I'm using a cortisone cream. Anything else that helps?

[silverweb]

1. Benadryl.

Or its generic equivalent. It's what doctors give in the ER.

[notadmblnd]

2. mybe some ice and

an antihistamine like Benydril? Also, my sister swears that a paste made of baking soda and water will help alleviate the pain.

[WeRQ4U]

3. Pee on it............

NO wait, that's Jellyfish stings. On second thought, don't pee on anything. ;-)

[buff2]

4. Make a paste of baking soda and water

Try it. It works. :hi:

[Whoa_Nelly]

5. Poor, Dear Ladyhawk! Found a site with care info for you

http://www.ihc.com/xp/ihc/instacare/bites/bee/care.xml

Hope this helps!

Also, another site with similar info, but may offer something more for you:

http://my.webmd.com/hw/skin_wounds/tp22238.asp?pagenumber=2

:hug:

[Whoa_Nelly]

6. Found this site of home remedies for you, too

http://www.mothernature.com/Library/Bookshelf/Books/47/122.cfm

[WhiteTara]

7. tea tree oil is the very best

it is soothing, an antiseptic, antiviral, antimicrobial, anti inflamatory, anti fungal. Soak the affected areas with either a cotton ball soaked in the oil, or pour the oil directly on the sting. You will feel better soon.

My lover swears by meat tenderizer, it will draw the venom right out.
So there you have it, our household remedies for the terrible creatures.

[Ladyhawk]

8. Thanks everyone!

:hi:

I don't have benadryl, but I do have an ice pack and some baking soda. You guys are so sweet. :)

I'm off to bed. I have an early class tomorrow...just hope I can make it.

[yellowdogintexas]

9. my dad used to (YUCK) chew up cigarettes into a paste and

poultice the sting with that. I suppose ordinary Skoals would also work. It absolutely DOES WORK!!!

I could never bring myself to actually do it; I would take a cigarette and get the tobacco out of it, spit on it and make a poultice. It takes the pain right out though.

The meat tenderizer treatment is supposed to be excellent.