My mom got stung by a bee! Is she allergic?

Question

She got stung in the hand and the area is pretty swollen. She says it hurts a lot. What can she do and how do we know if she is allergic?

Answer 1

If she was allergic, she'd be having trouble breathing. Shes probably fine. Just mix some baking soda in with water(kinda make a paste) and put it on the sting. that should help.

Answer 2

If a major allergic reaction was going to happen, most likely it already would have. Call 911 if her lips start to swell, her chest gets tight, breathing becomes difficult, she develops hives or if there's anymore swelling. Take some benadryl and keep it handy.

Answer 3

Benedryl.

Answer 4

You would definitely now by now if she were allergic

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 things like meat tenderizer, 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 couple of days

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

Answer 5

Try some meat tenderizer it helps with the stinging. If she was major allergic she would have difficulty breathing. You can also have a mild allergy to bees and just have a lot of swelling. If it stay swollen for day go see a doctor.