So sorry to hear about your daughter being stung on her tongue. That's truly traumatic for a child. I'm glad too that she didn't have a serious reaction. I've heard one must be exceedingly careful when stung by a bee on or around the face.

Last yr. I was climbing a hill and had my lips parted. Sure enough a bee found its way inside and stung me on the inside of my lip. WOW! I have a pretty high pain tolerance but that sent me over the top. I almost lost control of the bike in my attempt to brush off the bee. The 20 mile ride home was no picnic ... I didn't have any ice with me and the lip was swelling big time and hurt terribly.

I try to be mindful now and keep my mouth closed as much as possible while riding.

Quote Originally Posted by Tawnya View Post
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.