Truscifi Posted June 26, 2014 Share Posted June 26, 2014 Babyman was "helping" his brother feed the turkeys this morning, which mostly entails him running barefoot through the yard gobbling at the birds, when he apparently bumped into some thistle. This afternoon I noticed the area appeared a little swollen, but Babyman didn't seem to be uncomfortable at all. At bedtime it was even more swollen. Dh suggested giving him Benadryl, which we did. But I'm wondering if I should take him to the doc in the morning. I tried to attach a pic but it is too big and I don't know how to shrink it. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Truscifi Posted June 26, 2014 Author Share Posted June 26, 2014 Trying the pic again. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
livetoread Posted June 26, 2014 Share Posted June 26, 2014 It looks kind of like a bee sting to me. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Truscifi Posted June 26, 2014 Author Share Posted June 26, 2014 I put a cold cloth on it this morning when it happened, and again this afternoon, but it is hard to keep him still long enough for it to do much good. I also put a cream on it that is for rashes and bites to help with itchiness because he keeps rubbing at it. I'll definitely be checking it in the morning and if the swelling has increased I'll call the doc. I was just going to wait and see, but a friend commented that he would have it looked at because it is really pretty swollen. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
*Lulu* Posted June 26, 2014 Share Posted June 26, 2014 I would probably get a marker or ink pen and circle the swollen/red area. (That way you know if it grows) If it got worse, if a fever spiked, or if any other symptom showed up I'd take him in. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Truscifi Posted June 26, 2014 Author Share Posted June 26, 2014 It looks kind of like a bee sting to me. It could possibly be a bee sting, but ds10 was right there with him and didn't see a bee. Of course, he isn't the most observant person either. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
idnib Posted June 26, 2014 Share Posted June 26, 2014 . Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Word Nerd Posted June 26, 2014 Share Posted June 26, 2014 I'd keep an eye on it but wouldn't take him in unless it got worse or he had other symptoms too. If you're concerned, you could call your doctor's office and talk to a nurse. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jean in Newcastle Posted June 26, 2014 Share Posted June 26, 2014 Do you think a thistle spine is stuck in there? Or a stinger from an insect? I would do a baking soda/water poultice. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Truscifi Posted June 26, 2014 Author Share Posted June 26, 2014 Do you think a thistle spine is stuck in there? Or a stinger from an insect? I would do a baking soda/water poultice. I hadn't thought of that. Could be. I will try the poultice. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
maize Posted June 26, 2014 Share Posted June 26, 2014 For the itching, I find heat is the best remedy. We use it for mosquito bites, bee stings, etc. Heat even worked to stop the pain of a stingray sting, helps breakdown the venom too. put the foot in a bowl of hot water or use a heat pack, the hotter the better as long as it is bearable. Just a few seconds and the itching goes away for some time. Repeat when it starts up again. We make heat packs by filling and old sock with rice, tying it off, and microwaving it when we need it hot. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
livetoread Posted June 26, 2014 Share Posted June 26, 2014 It could possibly be a bee sting, but ds10 was right there with him and didn't see a bee. Of course, he isn't the most observant person either. Well you'd think he would have cried too, and usually bee stings don't get itchy until more time has passed. Maybe a mosquito bite that he had a reaction to? Sometimes my kids or I will get a large hot lump from a bite. It just looks like a sting, especially with the little scabby area, but like I said, usually you get a strong pain reaction from that. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
idnib Posted June 26, 2014 Share Posted June 26, 2014 How's the foot? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Annie Anne Posted June 26, 2014 Share Posted June 26, 2014 How's the foot? Ears Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jean in Newcastle Posted June 26, 2014 Share Posted June 26, 2014 Ears I'm pretty sure that was a picture of a foot. :smilielol5: Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Truscifi Posted June 26, 2014 Author Share Posted June 26, 2014 LOL! It was the same this morning. No worse at least. And he still seems to feel fine - not even fussy. I did the poultice just in case there was something tiny still in his foot and will check it again after nap. Which should be anytime now. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mango Posted June 26, 2014 Share Posted June 26, 2014 If it is a bee sting..... rub some (real) honey on it. I say real, because honey bought at the store may be just honey flavored HFCS. If no honey, rub your finger in your soap to make a paste and smear that on it. Works good on itchy bites. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
chocolatechip Posted June 26, 2014 Share Posted June 26, 2014 If it is a bee sting..... rub some (real) honey on it. I say real, because honey bought at the store may be just honey flavored HFCS. Really??? I've never seen honey-flavored HFCS labeled "honey" in stores. . . Should I be concerned about this? :confused1: Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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