My son aged 8 was stung last week by a wasp (he thinks) in the garden. 30 minutes later he was breathless and in pain and so I took him to the local hospital....
Hello, I was working in my garden yesterday and unwittingly disturbed a wasp's nest!! One of them managed to give me a good sting before I escaped from the ...
Sylvia Martindale
sylviamartindale@...
Jul 3, 2005 7:28 am
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Hi Roz, You are not the first to have a child/grandchild suffer from this allergy and it is certainly not an easy one to live with - but are any allergies of...
Hi Sylvia, Strange as it sounds I do not think it was an allergic reaction but rather a reaction to the venom - your body is simply flushing out the venom and...
Hi David, Many thanks for the reply. It was definitely an anaphylacic response, (he is not an easily upset child) and he ended up with IV cortisone, oxygen and...
Hi David, Thanks for answering my post. I got stung on July 1st and the swelling has not subsided. If anything, it seemed to get worse yesterday (July 3rd). ...
If it is getting worse then you may well have developed an infection - if so then they should give you some antibiotics and that hopefully will start to clear...
Dear Roz: My grandson was 4 years old when he was stung. His reaction was much the same as your son's. My son-in-law got him to the hospital in 12 minutes ...
My daughter was stung by what I think is a bee twice yesterday (July 4) once in the front of her hand and once on her face near her nose. Both places...
sematthews6
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Jul 6, 2005 7:21 am
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Collette, What a wonderful answer for Roz to read and understand. Thank you very much not just for all the medical information but for the personal...
Your daughter's body is reacting perfectly normally and whilst it is alarming it is perfectly natural to be swollen and painful initially and then reduce with...
Collette , Many thanks for the long and helpful reply. Yes, we are still in the 'scared' stage but he is a normal and active 8 year old and still wants to do...
I was beginning to think that the "buzzards" just decided to keep stinging all of us over again and let the others alone. Sorry to hear of Roz's son and...
Hi everyone, Well I am at my max dose now for immunotherapthy. I get the full dose for wasps and mixed vespid. I think they are going to move me to every three...
Sending prayers to all of England. I hope our bee friends and their loved ones are okay. I'm so sorry that this has happend to your country. I keep praying...
Thank you Robin - yes it has been a terrible day after the joy of securing the Olympics for 2012 we have all been devastated by this news. Quite what the...
I just heard about this too! I am also keeping all in my prayers. Sarah ... From: maxboots1 To: insectstings@yahoogroups.com Sent: Thursday, July 07, 2005...
Hi everyone, I was hoping to get a few opinions. I am an avid walker, hiker and biker. I was on top of a local mountain with my sister on July 4th and was...
honda5148
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Jul 8, 2005 5:40 am
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Hi Donna, If you read this message board then you will realise that: 1) It is definitely right to see an immunologist or allergist about your condition 2)...
All, Immunotherapy is a great way to go. I am at my monthly mainteence level now. However, one should not develop a false sense of security. Caution and...
Hey Donna Welcome. Glad to meet you, sorry for the reason! Ditto with what David and Phil said. Seek a doctor that you can talk to. I'm thinking we might have...
Hi Donna, Welcome to the club NOBODY wants in. Although I must say that we ARE a group of swell people. If we get any better people with be stinging...
This is very helpful. I am going to make an appt with an allergist to at least become more educated. I worried I am going to let my guard down. The incident is...
honda5148
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Jul 10, 2005 10:59 am
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Hi , Firstly, I have read 'Honda's' post.. poor you and you are so brave! What a horrid thing to happen so far away from help. It must be everyone's worst...
Hi Roz, Epinephirine raises the blood pressure so it might not be a good idea to walk if help can be summoned soon. If that is not the case then if may be the...
Yes Roz, Douglas is absolutely right, ideally the victim should be still and calm and not walking around. Ideally feet should be higher than the head to help...
Yes, I was told to sit still if I get stung again, call 911 and use the pen whether I feel funny or not. Unfortunately, I have the personality that makes me...
honda5148
honda5148@...
Jul 12, 2005 6:58 am
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Interesting that you were told to sit tight and wait Honda. Thanks for the advice. Yes, it is an interesting reaction from people isn't it! We have close...
Interesting that you were told to sit tight and wait Honda. Thanks for the advice. Yes, it is an interesting reaction from people isn't it! We have close...
Interesting that you were told to sit tight and wait Honda. Thanks for the advice. Yes, it is an interesting reaction from people isn't it! We have close...
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