Flying Critter Sting

[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.

[Tawnya]

Yesterday my 13yo daughter and I were on a ride and at mile 10 she was climbing a hill. When she stood up she opened her mouth and was stung on the tongue by what turned out to be a black wasp. Poor thing has allergic reactions to meds but has never been stung by anything...until now. She went into hysterics. Luckily we were close to a relatives house where we just filled her mouth with ice.

The swelling went down but it's still got a sting to it.

There's so many things you can put on a sting but what the heck do you do when it's in your mouth?

Luckily this was minor...looks like we carry an epi pen from here on out just in case.

Tis the Season I guess.