I got stung by a bee..please help me!???

Question

Today a bee stung me on my finger. I put some cream on my finger to stop it from burning. Now the spot that the bee stung me disappeared. My mom told me that the stinger could be in my finger but im scared because i cant see the spot anymore. What to do and what will happen if the stinger is still there?

Answer 1

More then likely it wasn't a bee, but rather a yellow jacket. They have some coloring like a bee but they bite. They don't sting. Thats why you couldn't find a stinger.

Answer 2

I have been keeping honey bees for several years now and i feel pretty confident about answering this one.

Sounds like the stinger is already out.

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 3

A bee's stinger is made up of proteins. Even if a tiny part of it is still there (doesn't sound like it, tho), it will dissolve quickly.

:)

Answer 4

the stinger of the bee is usually darker so if it was still in there you would see it

just keep an eye on it

if it gets worse go to the doctor