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Am I having a delayed reaction to a bee sting?

Do I have a delayed allergy to a bee sting?

  • I got stung by a bee between my toes 1 week ago. (This was my FIRST bee sting ever.) The pain lasted < 24 hrs & then I didn't know I had even been stung. Well, yesterday (6 days after the bee sting), the area where I got stung started to itch INTENSELY! There are no other symptoms of a serious allergy (breathing difficulties, rash, vomiting, etc). Since I'm having this itching reaction now, am I more likely to have a serious allergic reaction the next time I get stung? Has anyone else ever had a similar experience? Thanks!

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    I had a horrible experience with a bee sting once. I'm not allergic to bees but the bee was a bumble and was able to get a lot of poison in me but this is what it did to me: It itched a bit at first after the sting. Then I was fine. About 6 hours later it hurt like h@ll. I had horrible throbbing pain and it itched like mad but hurt to touch. 24 hours later I puked. Then I was fine. If you have an aloe plant break off a piece of it and put it on the sting. It will soothe it. My friend says a potatoe chunk works also, but that sounds gross. Or go to the store and get some bee sting ointment. Good luck! I hope you don't puke like I did!

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i am deathly allergic to bees sting. Once after being stung in between the toes...about 10 hours later my foot got really swollen....i couldnt even put it in my shoe. I was rushed to the hospital and now i have to carry around this shot and if I get stung I have to use it in my leg! It happened once and I started throwing up....my dad had to give me the shot!!ehhhh! Be careful!!!! I would go to the doctor because if I get stung again I might die!!!!! aND YOU DO NOT WANT THAT TO HAPPEN TO YOU Hope my life experience has helped

2sweet

If you were allergic, you would have had severe symptoms right away, not a week later.

Holly

Its best to phone your doctor and follow their advice,

David K

i'm seriously allergic to insect bites. i usually use vinegar or fresh limes to bring the swelling down. what you went through is normal (for where u got stung). based on how much swelling, if any, took place, you could asertain if you are seriously allergic. it's natural for the spot to swell a little bit but if it swole to a considerable size before the itching started, there is a very good chance that you are seriously allergic and the reaction may be worst based on where you got stung. To bee on the safe side check your parents or a doctor. i believe the doc should be able to run some test to see if your're allergic.

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