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Q: Wasp/bee Sting

asked by: ChattyCathy on October 1st, 2005

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Hello everyone
a couple of days ago I was stung by a wasp. I went to the hospital and this is what I was told to do:
take one tablet (reactine) and then benadryl. Before taking the benadryl, the swollen area on my face was almost all gone. I took 3 benadryl (25 mg each) with in an 12 hour span. I have a swollen face and eye, worse than ever since starting the benadryl. I went to the hospital again this morning and they gave me a shot of benadryl and told me to continue taking the benadryl tabs. Never once did they specify how much of this to take or for how long. I really sensed that neither of these doctors knew what they were telling me.
Would anyone have any input on this? I am going to go to another hospital or clinic on monday and get another opinion.
Thanks for "listening."
cathy

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Interia

replied on October 10th, 2005

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Well, I don't really see why you should be taking so much of the benadryl if the swelling as gone before you took it. I don't usually suggest people do against what a doctor says, but if you're not allergic to bees then why not stay away from the medicine for a while? If it gets worse, then i'd go back and check in with the doctor. Maybe you might have a separate allergy with the benadryl that's making you react like this.

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