Wasp Stings

[midagetrolop]

I got stung twice a week ago on my calf - I did everything right, so why is it still itching and swollen. I used vinegar and antihistamines.

[woofgang]

Because whatever you do, a wasp sting will take a certain amount of time to go away.

[Sqad]

Twice, the same day OR twice a week ago?
So how long ago was the last bite?

Up to 10 days is about right.

It will settle.

[midagetrolop]

Twice at the same time on the same day. It's really itchy and a but swollen.

[Sqad]

OK....it will settle.
Why not nip to the chemist and get some hydrocortisone ointment...1% or 5% and apply it two or three times a day.

[midagetrolop]

Done that Sqad, went to chemist on Thursday and been using it ever since. It is really annoying, it's red a bit swollen and about 4" in dia., and itches like hell!

[Sqad]

O.K....if it is swollen, red and painful and if you are not feeling on "top form" then make an appt to see your GP tomorrow as he may prescribe antibiotics.

[Bathsheba]

you could try Lanacane ...that's good for itches.