Stung by yellow jacket?

Question

My son got stung yesterday on the side of his hand. It is swollen, red, and he says it still stings. I don't think the stinger is in there, when you push with a credit card clear fluid just comes out. I have called the dr's office and tried tobacco, baking soda & water paste....it's not helping. Any suggestions?

Answer 1

My daughter got stung on the bottom of the foot in January. The next day the area was swollen, red, and still stung too. We were traveling and I didn't have anything to put on it. When we got home I put some Aveeno Anti-Itch Cream.

Answer 2

I found this.....I hope it helps!

After the stinger is removed, clean the wound with soap and water to remove any bacteria. Wrap some ice in a cloth or place in an ice pack and apply to the wound for ten minutes. After ten minutes, remove the ice for ten minutes. The ice should be applied in several ten minutes on-ten minutes off increments. If you have circulatory problems, apply the ice for a shorter amount of time to avoid skin damage. If you’re still experiencing pain, you can take some aspirin.

There are also several home remedies that can be applied to help relieve the pain and swelling:

- Dab ammonia directly on the wound.

- Apply a paste of baking soda and water and wrap with a handkerchief and bandana.

- Apply a poultice made of an enzyme based meat tenderizer and wrap with a handkerchief or bandana

- Apply a paste made of activated charcoal and water and wrap with a handkerchief or bandana.

- Apply a mudpack – clay soil and water mixed into a paste works best – and wrap with a handkerchief of bandana.

If itching and swelling continue to occur, take an over-the-counter oral antihistamine such as Benadryl. This should relieve the symptoms. If it’s been more than seven years since your last tetanus booster, you may want to speak with your doctor to see if another one is necessary. If you’re stung more than ten times, or on the inside of your mouth, call your doctor right away.

Answer 3

This sounds crazy but whenever I get stung, I put Season Salt on it and it tends to ease the pain AND push out the stinger (if it is still in there). Good luck!