alisoncooks Posted June 24, 2015 Share Posted June 24, 2015 Yesterday I disrupted a wasp/hornet's nest that was inside our water hose holder, and I got stung on the forearm. (Man! I forgot how much a sting hurts!) Anyway, during the night and this morning, I've had terrible joint pain in my hand, wrist, and elbow. Dr. Google :001_rolleyes: said that this is a not-as-common reaction, and could last a few days. I've had bee and wasp stings before -- though not a ton -- and have never had this happen. I'm feeling a bit wimpy because it HURTS. :crying: Anyone else have this sort of reaction to stings? How long did it last? I took a Benedryl ...and I'll probably cave and take a pain reliever later if it still feels like this! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bodiesmom Posted June 24, 2015 Share Posted June 24, 2015 Alisoncooks- I'm sorry about the sting. I can emphathize. ;-) I havent had that kind of reaction, but my mom was just stung a few days ago (twice in her fingertips) and felt awful the next day. She felt like she had the flu- her body just ached. It only lasted a day for her so hopefully it is no longer than that for you. Take care- Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jean in Newcastle Posted June 24, 2015 Share Posted June 24, 2015 You can get infections from stings. I've gotten cellulitis (a skin infection). I applied tea tree oil (which has antibiotic properties) to the site of the sting. If it had spread then I would not have hesitated to go in to the doctor for antibiotics. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Aelwydd Posted June 24, 2015 Share Posted June 24, 2015 Sounds like inflammation along the nerves. Steroids would perhaps help. I'd go to a walk in clinic or urgent case to find I out. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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