garddwr Posted May 27, 2013 Share Posted May 27, 2013 Dd5 was stung by a bee three days ago, and her entire foot and ankle are still swollen (the sting was on the top of her foot--not sure how that happened). She says it isn't bothering her much anymore, but I am wondering if this is an allergic reaction and might be worse next time? I know bee sting allergies can be life threatening and want to be prepared if she reacts worse next time. We have lots of bees around--she is the third family member to be stung this year. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Anne Posted May 27, 2013 Share Posted May 27, 2013 It definitely sounds allergic to me, and yes, the reactions generally do get worse over time. I"d head to the doctor. Anne Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Remudamom Posted May 27, 2013 Share Posted May 27, 2013 Go to the doc. A cousin of ours is a beekeeper and got stung so badly on her thumb that the docs didn't believe it was a sting and wanted to amputate. It looked horrendous but finally got better. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mommyof4ks Posted May 27, 2013 Share Posted May 27, 2013 I would go to the doctor. They can give steroids to help with the reaction now, and you can get an epi pen in case you need it next time. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GSOchristie Posted May 27, 2013 Share Posted May 27, 2013 I swell like that every time I am stung and have always. Not that she doesn't need an epipen, but it could just be severe swelling. I don't know that my parents ever took me to the doctor, but the itching was horrendous! I would take benadryl to take the edge off, but I can remember it to this day and I haven't been stung since college. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jan in SC Posted May 27, 2013 Share Posted May 27, 2013 My ds had a reaction like that from fire ants. He had to take an antibiotic to prevent cellulitis. I would have it checked. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jean in Newcastle Posted May 27, 2013 Share Posted May 27, 2013 It could be cellulitis from the bee sting. I had this happen. And yes, like Jan said, it would need antibiotics. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mommymilkies Posted May 27, 2013 Share Posted May 27, 2013 My dd has this happen. Last time it swelled up to her knee. It gets worse each time. She had heavy duty antibiotics and steroids for the cellulitis/infection and now carries an epi-pen. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
garddwr Posted May 27, 2013 Author Share Posted May 27, 2013 Thank you, I will take her to the Dr. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Posted May 27, 2013 Share Posted May 27, 2013 If this happens again with any kind of bite, mark the edges with a pen and take a picture. If the doctor can see that it got bigger instead of better as days passed, that would be helpful. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mommymilkies Posted May 28, 2013 Share Posted May 28, 2013 That is what we did, as well. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Luanne Posted May 28, 2013 Share Posted May 28, 2013 I was stung by a wasp at a birthday party when I was almost 8. My ankle was swollen for at least 3 days. Three years ago I was stung (only the 2nd time ever) by a wasp (this time 3 times) and did have to go to the doctor to get antibiotics. I try to avoid wasps now as much as possible. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tammyla Posted May 28, 2013 Share Posted May 28, 2013 I hope the doctor appointment went well and she is feeling better. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Flowing Brook Posted May 28, 2013 Share Posted May 28, 2013 I keep bees. Last year I got over thirty stings at one time. I took a bath in baking soda and salt. The next day I could hardly tell I had been stung. Usually I swell pretty bad when I get stung. This remedy always works well with me. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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