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Main Forums => The Roundtable => Topic started by: Larry Ashcraft on August 10, 2005, 04:31:20 PM
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I'm allergic to bee stings, but haven't been stung for about 30 years.
Tonight, my 140 lb mutt, Howard, was snapping at something on the porch. I tried to see what it was, and the dang thing ATTACKED me.
Stung me good on the right hand. I was chasing him around with various spray cans of toxic chemicals until I finally killed him.
Did the aspirin poultice, which took away the pain, took some Benadryl, and now my hand is the size of a softball.
I hear stings are good for arthritis, so maybe some good will come from this?
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I hear you Larry. I am kinda allergic. I take benadryl right away and put a baking soda poultice on. I have never heard of the aspirin poultice, always was baking soda growing up.
I think the stings that are good for arthritis are honey bee stings, but I have been known to be wrong.
Hope it don't interfere with your shooting the new shotty.
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Didn't anyone ever tell you to leave those Protestants alone. Man... thought you would've known better... >
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Quote: "Stung me good on the right hand."
Larry, that is NOT what I meant by a "palm swell" on a shotgun. *grin*
Are you sure Sandy did not set this up" Seems mighty suspicious this happening right after bringing home that new SxS.
Seriously my friend- do monitor this . The poultice was and is a great idea. Benedryl - that too. I would continue TO take a Benedryl every 4 hours. Try an ice pack for swelling, no more than 30 min intervals. If things don't improve , any other Sxs, - get checked out.
I keep Benedryl everywhere, home, vehicle, backpack, range bags...everywhere. Not only for me - for anyone else that might need it.
Steve