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RichardT · 08-28-2005, 04:30 PM

I slept the rest of the day till now with supervision and am feeling Alot better!
Thank you all for your kind words and concern.
I will go to the doctor and get a presciption Epi, my wife used to bee allergic and has been stung a few times in the past 2 years and no longer seems to be allergic, I have been stung many times before and was not allergic and now I odviously am allergic.
When I got stung I knew it was gonna hurt a little, but I did not want anyone to call 911 yet as I figured I would be fine, Not 5 minutes after we called 911 my face was Purple and I was terrably swollen all over. My heart hurt and I felt really bad. I was in full anaphalactic shock (excuse the spelling). I now know (and you do too) not to mess around with waiting to see what happens. I should have called 911 as soon as my armpits started itching, that is one of the first signs of a problem.
Again thank you all for caring.

I am glad for this forum it is a great place.

robandzoe · 08-28-2005, 05:04 PM

RichardT,

Whatever you do, don't get rid of that completely round horseshoe!

Rob

Foiled Again · 08-28-2005, 05:09 PM

Get an epi-pen

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Originally Posted by bdogz

from your doctor. If any of this comes back on you later today, they may give you steroids so sit tight, stay on the benedryl and don't hesitate to go to the ER or call your regular doc.

From now on, you will need to keep an Epipen on you or with you at all times. This is a self injection syringe/pen with epinephrine so you can inject yourself in an emergency.

Kudos to your wife for swift action.

AMEN! This is lifesaving advice! And keep the benedril with you at all times too. Use both if you get another sting. And also talk to an allergist about treatment to reduce your sensitivity.

Tin Lizzie

**Stefrobrts** · 08-28-2005, 05:26 PM

Many people don't get help in time because they think it's no big deal, or they don't want to be a bother, or they're scared to admit something serious might be happening. Always call 911 right away if something strange starts to happen. They'd rather come out for nothing than come out too late!

I figured you were probably sleeping it off. I've had bad allergic reactions, though not as bad as yours was, and they always wipe me out for the rest of the day! Get your rest! I'm really glad to hear you're ok!

Bradjun1 · 08-28-2005, 05:27 PM

Richard,
Talk with your Dr. about gettiing a epinephrine pen ( self injector) to carry with you. Chances are the next bite will give you a more severe reaction that the first one. Don't leave home without one.

Porky Pig · 08-28-2005, 06:56 PM

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Originally Posted by RichardT

I should have called 911 as soon as my armpits started itching, that is one of the first signs of a problem.

You mean that isn't normal?

Seriously, glad to hear you are OK.

Reminds me of the time when we were camping in Colorado ... Petunia was stung in the neck by a huge bumble bee. She swelled up pretty quick and was flailing around on the ground ... we had to rush out and buy some Benadryl ... which did the trick. Now we travel with the gel and the tablets.

Tarheel · 08-28-2005, 09:58 PM

Glad your survived. I didn't have anywhere near that serious a reaction but last summer I got stung by a wasp and had reactions that I had never had before. Makes you wonder what could have been if it had been a nest full.

overlander63 · 08-28-2005, 10:05 PM

Glad to see you are okay, Richard. I am glad I am not the only one to have a close encounter with a member of the insect world up in the hills of North Carolina, although my trip to the E.R. in Asheville was because of a suicidal moth, not a kamikaze hornet.

Jim & Susan · 08-29-2005, 10:39 AM

Man, Dude!!!!! Good grief!! Susan had something similar a few years back. For some reason she suddenly developed an alergy to "tree foods". Pecans, walnuts, cinnamon, etc. SHe had a reaction like yours, minus the "shocky symptoms". Luckily, I got her to the hospital before anyhting really bad happened. Now she can eat those foods in moderation. Just one of those things, I suppose.

You take care of yourself. We have business to do in the future!

Jim

ALANSD · 08-29-2005, 11:56 AM

I too am glad to hear you are ok....like the above I recommend the epi pen. Cheap insurance.

moogie32 · 08-31-2005, 09:15 PM

Oh, Richard! Just found this thread now. Glad things turned out okay in the end- thank god for your wife! Gotta go along with the general epipen and benedryl advice - it's definately cheap insurance. I keep bees but won't mess with the hive without my suit, veil, and smoker. The aforementioned has also come in handy when I am eliminating wasp nests with Raid too! Stay well - Tuesdays nights and Ebay would be boring without you! Diane

Foiled Again · 08-31-2005, 10:18 PM

An Epi-pen is best and Benedril liquid is faster acting than the tablets. If you don't have access to an epi-pen you can use an asthma inhaler like Primatine for some quick relief - or even coffee can help relieve the breathing problems.

It's still best to go to the hospital because of high blood pressure as a side effect of epinephrin, the active ingredient in the inhaler or epi-pen. Low blood oxygenation is a serious consequence of breathing difficulties.

Tin Lizzie