Got stung by hornet

Discussion in 'Discussion Group' started by AnnetteL, Jul 29, 2010.

  1. AnnetteL

    AnnetteL Well-Known Member

    It was one of those black one's,I assume it was a hornet.It happened Monday and it hurt,now it's itching off and on and driving me insane. It's on my middle finger so I can just imagine going somewhere like a Pharmacy and someone there saying "let me take a look at it" :mrgreen:
    Is it still supposed to itch 3 days later?
     
  2. AnnetteL

    AnnetteL Well-Known Member

    I guess I will have to take the good news with the bad news then ;),thanks at least now I know that I will be able to keep the finger,with all those people around here not using their signal lights I know it will continue to come in handy!
     
  3. Sherry A.

    Sherry A. Well-Known Member

    :iagree:

    Sherry
     
  4. AnnetteL

    AnnetteL Well-Known Member

    Thanks!
     
  5. Jean S

    Jean S Well-Known Member

    Benedryl may help with the itching...
     
  6. bandmom

    bandmom Well-Known Member

    or cortizone cream (applied directly)? :)
     
  7. SteelD

    SteelD Active Member

    witch hazel. love the stuff. helps with the itch and heals the skin
     
  8. Jester

    Jester Well-Known Member

    They say chewing tobacco juice is good for bee stings. I've also heard that meat tenderizer was good for fire ant stings. Perhaps either could work. One of the best things I've used for itches is Solarcaine. Most people think of it solely for sunburns, but its great on insect bites. Try the aloe gel or cream which stays on longer than the spray.
     
  9. LADYLEO

    LADYLEO Active Member


    Glad to see I am not the only one that swears by witch hazel. That stuff is MAGIC, love it, love it.
     
  10. Straitlover

    Straitlover Well-Known Member

    That reminds me of my grandma. She dipped snuff, and she would always put a bigl ol' glob of it on bee stings. Yes, right out of her mouth! LOL!

    Hey, it worked. :)
     

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