Spaceghost

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What is good for bee, wasps, stings ?

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+8 Views: 943 Answers: 15 Posted: 14 years ago

Spaceghost

Yesterday my brother - in -law plowed up a yellow jackets nest and they did a number ON him, both eyes are swollen.

Commented 14 years ago

IamPamela313

maybe he needs to go to an emergency room!

Commented 14 years ago

Spaceghost

Hello Pam, we tried to get him to go to the emergency room, but he's stubborn, a retired staff sargent special forces, can't tell him anything, he hates going to doctors.

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6dogs4us

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Well I can only speak for myself and for one sting at a time. Remove the stinger if you can and put a paste of baking soda and a little water. It will make it feel better.

14 years ago. Rating: 16
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Spaceghost

Thanks 6dogs4us, I'll tell him to give that a try, appreciate the comment.

commented 14 years ago

leeroy

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Maybe try some benedryl, that will help if there's an allergic reaction. I'm not a doctor, but my dad was. Lol.

14 years ago. Rating: 15
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Spaceghost

Thanks leeroy my friend, I don't think he's allergic but, he's a sight for sore eyes LOL. Appreciate the info.

commented 14 years ago

leeroy

lol, no problem.

commented 14 years ago

IamPamela313

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A homeopathic remedy called Cantharis 30c is good for bee or wasp stings. Cantharis 30c available in most health food stores and pharmacies.

14 years ago. Rating: 14
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Spaceghost

Thank you Pam,my friend, I'll tell that hard head about the Cantharis, maybe my wife can get him to use it, she was the one that told me to ask this question. The wedding and the reception went really well. I got some REALLY good tip money bartending.

commented 14 years ago

TSC

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An ICE pack and a SIX pack.
Works 4 me.

14 years ago. Rating: 11
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Spaceghost

He definitely used the six pack LOL.

commented 14 years ago

dwayne1716

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tobacco moistened and applied with a little presure will help

14 years ago. Rating: 9
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Spaceghost

Thanks dwayne, I had heard that before about the tobacco, matter of fact from my wife's dad before he died. Thank you for the info.

commented 14 years ago

Yvonne57

My Grandfather would put wet tobacco on my bee stings too. Thanks for the memory.

commented 14 years ago

Bevs

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I just learned a whole lot from above, thanks for asking Space my friend... hope your bro-in-law is better. I would put a frozen bag of veg's, like peas, over the eyes for comfort and swelling, and if it doesn't improve soon, go to doc!

14 years ago. Rating: 8
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Spaceghost

Thank you Bevs, I've learned a lot also from ALL these great friends on here, thanks for your concern about my bro-in -law. I think the swelling has gone down a little bit.

commented 14 years ago

ed shank

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Cursing. It won't help the pain but you'll feel better.

14 years ago. Rating: 7
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Spaceghost

He did a lot of that.... LOL. Thanks ed.

commented 14 years ago

melandrupert

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benadrill will take the swelling down and belive it or not Honey is the antispetic you can

14 years ago. Rating: 6
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Spaceghost

Thank you very much for the info.

commented 14 years ago

melandrupert

your welcome spaceghost

commented 14 years ago

Jenn

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Well if it were anywhere but the eye area I would say to soak in it bleach for a few minutes.. But being it is around the he needs to see a Dr.

14 years ago. Rating: 6
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Spaceghost

Thank you my friend, they really did a number on his eyes, glad he's not allergic to the stings. Appreciate the info. Hope you are doing well.

commented 14 years ago

carmaxable

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if you are having problems breathing get to the emergency room asap. dont hesitate. dial 911

14 years ago. Rating: 6
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Spaceghost

Fortunate he isn't allergic to the stings, but he looks like hell, LOL. Thank you so much carmaxable for your comment.

commented 14 years ago

Ann

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Adolphs Meat Tenderizer.Mix to make a paste and apply to sting, making sure you have removed the stinger first.

14 years ago. Rating: 5
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Spaceghost

Hello Ann my friend, I had heard someone say meat tenderizer and make a paste would work, thank you so much for the info.

commented 14 years ago

Black3

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It seems like you've got all the home remedies you need, for now anyway, so I guess I will just say a prayer for his speedy recovery.

14 years ago. Rating: 5
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Spaceghost

Thanks Black3, prayer is good, he needed a LOT of prayer if you had seen what they did to his face LOL. Appreciate the prayer my friend.

commented 14 years ago

Nene43

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I AGREE WITH JENN. ALSO HE COULD TRY TEA BAGS/MOISTEN THE BAGS WITH WATER,SQEEZE OUT EXCESS (TO KEEP FROM DRIPPING), THEN PLACE ONE TEABAG ON EACH EYE. REPEAT EVERY 15 MINUTES. IF NO RELIEF, GET TO A DR.