I got stung by a bee today! is it normal to still be sore 5hrs later?

Question

I got stung by a bee today! is it normal to still be sore 5hrs later?

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

yes.

everyone reacts to bee stings differently.

when i get stung it usually hurts for an hour or so and then it swells up and becomes itchy.  

Answer 3

I think so. I've been stung several times.

I think as long as it doesn't get swollen or itchy or look weird or something you're good. lol  

Answer 4

after a bee sting the area would be pretty damaged by the bee's poison and from the stinger, just ice it and if its really uncomfortable take an aspirin.

Answer 5

Yup usually is sore for 12 hrs,

Then it itche

Answer 6

make sure you got the stinger out because it can still pump venom in. and dont scratch it. put some neosporin on it, it might relieve the pain.

Answer 7

Yes it is. Apply an ice pack to the area.