Re: [at-l] Bee Stings

[Orange Bug <orangebug74@yahoo.com>]

Remove the sting as best as possible. Do the Soap and Water thing. Some
like to apply a poltice of Bicarb, although it probably does nothing.
Then try the RICE thing. Of course, if you were allergic, a bee sting
kit with injectable epinephrine is sometimes necessary. A mild
antihistamine often helps, like Benadryl. For local reactions, read the
note to Navigator as this is a similar insult to your body.

Bill...

--- DaRedhead@aol.com wrote:
> I 
> apparently stepped on a bee.  It hurt.  I figured there would be
> endless 
> advice on how to alleviate my pain on this list, since surely hikers
> get bee 
> stings.  But it doesn't hurt so bad anymore, except it's swollen a
> bit, and 
> might interfere with dancing to Music on the Square tonight.  At the
> time, 
> though, IT HURT REALLY BAD.  What could I have done to make it hurt
> less? :)


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