got stung by a yellow jacket...am I ok?
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Yes, you will survive, and don't need to see a doctor (unless the symptoms get worse). The drowsy/dizzy feeling is probably more from the Benadryl than the sting, but taking a dose of Benadryl is what the doctor would suggest (I know, that’s what I got the last time I was treated).
People who are allergic to stings from insects like bees and wasps find out about it really fast; typically the go into anaphylactic shock within the first few minutes. They almost always lose consciousness, and require an immediate shot of adrenaline to get their hearts started. If you had that problem then you would be in the hospital now, and not asking this question.
I have been stung several times and treated, and I have known two people that had to be hospitalized because of the anaphylactic shock and in both cases they fainted in the first five minutes.
According to Wikipedia: http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Yellow_Jacket
Yellow Jackets are considered to be wasps
Wikipedia: http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Venom
“Bees use an acidic venom (apitoxin) designed to cause pain to the stung, because their purpose is to defend their home and food stores, while wasps use a chemically different venom designed to paralyze the prey, so it can be stored alive in the food chambers of their young.”
Bees leave in the stinger, when they sting, and a gland that continues to pump in the poison (this is why worker bees die, and are only good for one sting).
Trivia: Did you know that Wasp venom and Cobra venom are very similar? The cobra puts in a lot more venom than a wasp could ever hope to do though.
Getting Rid of a Yellow Jacket nest: http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Talk:Yellowjacket
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If you were severely allergic, you would get a rash and or hives, couldn't breathe and would vomit. It sounds like you are having a reaction...but not a severe one. If the Benadryl doesn't help you, I would call a nurse/doctor for advice. Usually, insect stings/bites have that affect on people.
Hope you get better soon!
u might be highly alergic please go to the emergency room or patient first clinic u never know bec benadryl dosent help everything and plus u said u had chills and feel dizzy dosent sound good get checked out.
Don't worry its just a side effect. you'll be fine in a few days. no need to go to the doctor
put some ice on it . also , try applying some meat tenderizer . this seems strange but will help relieve some of the symptoms .
notify someone , in case you are allergic and have any sort of bad reaction . overall , i think you will be fine .
feel better !
The drowsy/dizziness is probably from the benadryl.
If you took enough, that could account for the chills too.
More than likely though the chills are being caused by the venom a yellow jacket injects when it stings.
If you get a fever, rash, swelling around the sting, etc. call you doctor ASAP.
Try to lie down and take it easy. If you don't feel better tomorrow then maybe consider consulting a physician. I put meat tenderizer on myself when I got stung and oddly enough it helped.
look on the side of the benadryl box, and see what the side effects are does it not say drowsiness/dizziness are a side effect?
EDIT: Actually I never said you nor anyone was an idiot. Nor did you actually list the time(s) that you took benadryl, or even the dosage that you took.
EDIT:Everyone makes mistakes, don't worry about it.
you need to see a doctor..you might be having a allergic reaction...all the symptoms you described are from either hyperventilating or shallow breathing...PLEASE go to a doctor
I'd go to a doctor just to ease my mind. I was stung by one once on my ankle and it immediately started swelling up. Go see a doctor for your peace of mind. Drowsiness/dizziness sound like they're caused by the Benadryl, though.
If you have an insurance plan that offers free nursing calls, I would use that. If not call your doctors office...most have a nurse that can answer simple calls like wether or not to schedule a visit free. Chills is normally thought to be a warning sign.
Yes you should be fine, those are large bees, and the sting really hurts, if a person is allergic to bee stings, you are usually in trouble in thirty seconds to a minute, before your throat goes closed.
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