Bee Sting On My Lip!!!?

Question

I got sting by a bee/wasp yesterday and my lower lip swelled up and part of my jaw on the right side of my face did as well. I though I had it under control, but when I woke up this morning to find the swell had double in size! I took benadryl yesterday and applied ice also, but it isnt going down. School starts in 4 days so are there any quick remedy to get rid of the swelling would? Thanks Much!!!

Answer 1

I have been keeping honey bees for several years now and i feel pretty confident about answering this one. Some form of benidryl or antihistamine will help with the itching and possibly the swelling if taken soon after the sting. You will receive lots of input about thinngs like meat tendorizer, tobacco,baking soda an other topical treatments. they are all just wives tales. I have tried and none seam to work. the venom of a wasp is different than that of a honey bee. a honey bees venom is an irritant used to defend the hive while a wasps venom is used to kill its prey. My best advice is to not rub or scratch and let it run its course. it is normal for it to be sore for a coupel of days

I have had stings itch and be sore for as little as a few minuts or as long as a weak

Answer 2

Go to the doctor.  Stings to the face aren't something to take lightly, and if it's swelling so bad, you'll want to see if there's anything else you can do to make the swelling go down.  

Answer 3

Yes. There is a quick remedy. You can put a lot of ice on it or hold a copper penny to it. Advil and stuff will make the swelling go down. It sounds like you have an allergy to it so you might want to consider going to the doctor's office if things don't clear up soon.

Answer 4

Leaving it alone for a day if you have no pain it should have gone down at least by tomorrow. If it hasn't you may be allergic to stings so see a doctor if it persists. Good luck.

Answer 5

Depending how swollen it really is you may need to see a doctor.  Keep icing it and taking the benadryl but if you don't see improvement by the end of the day I would call the doctor.