Flying Critter Sting

[Veronica]

I hadn't thought of taking some Claritin. I've been going through the topical stuff in our first aid kit. It works for a couple of hours.

Veronica

[OakLeaf]

Ugh. Hope you feel better soon.

I can totally sympathize - I've been dealing with an awful rash on the back of one knee that I have no idea what it is. It's ugly and really itchy. The walk-in clinic gave me a script for a combo steroid/antifungal, I think just on the basis that that will take care of 90% of rashes. I'm just hoping it isn't mange from these stray dogs that I've had contact with... If I have to go to a dermatologist it could be weeks before I can get an appointment.

[jessmarimba]

Try the Benadryl spray or cream right on the spot...should temporarily relieve the itching without any of the other effects.

[maillotpois]

Sorry - that stinks. I like that Sting Eeze stuff that comes in the yellow bottle with the green lid. I can't generally find it at drug stores; just places like REI.

[redrhodie]

Try icing it.

[Veronica]

Yep, I've been icing it. That helps a lot too.

Veronica

[kmehrzad]

I too was stung by a bee(?) 5 miles into a 66 mile ride. As I was riding down a fairly steep hill, a bee stung me on my abdomen through my jersey. The thought of and pain of the sting caused me to react by braking, I lost control of the bike and flew off onto the side of the road. After laying still for a minute or two making sure nothing was broken (me or the bike), I continued the ride.

The jersey rubbed against the sting which was very aggravating and the itchiness came later and lasted for at least a week if not more. I put hydrocortisone cream on the sting but it didn't really do a very good job of stopping the itch. I totally relate to wanting to scratch it for some temporary relief. I hope you're able to get beyond the itchiness sooner than I was.