Re: [at-l] Bee Stings

[W F Thorneloe <thornel@attglobal.net>]

Actually, these are similar solutions: the use of a poultice to somehow act 
as an antidote to the insult to your body by the bee sting. All of these 
approached still do the basic first aid care of removing the sting, 
settling the patient down, washing the wound, and then applying the remedy. 
There are several agents that probably to no benefit and no harm, and a few 
that may do benefit or harm. Tobacco, aspirin, bicarb, corn starch, patent 
medicines, prescription medicines, topical agents, herbal and folk 
remedies, meat tenderizers and multitude of others are used by many.

It is most important to assess the general reaction of the bee sting 
recipient. Generalized rashes, shortness of breath, difficulty talking or 
swallowing, loss of consciousness and sudden death can be warning signs of 
a very bad day for the victim. Those aware of allergies to stings may want 
to get educated about allergy treatments and kits - but this is best done 
with a real world doctor. For instance, I trust that DaRedhead followed 
through with this bit of advice before she goes into the woods for HATT 
alone. <big hint here!>

OrangeBug

At 12:22 AM 8/24/2000, James P. Lynch, III wrote:
>Hi, a couple of weeks ago, there were two posts on first aid solutions
>to bee stings (see below).  These seem like different approaches to me.
>Anyone have any additional experience with these two remedies (or any
>others?).  Thanks.

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