Hello there! Thank you for trust in healthcaremagic, Bee stings could have local and/or systemic reactions. If this is your first time being stung and you only have local reactions, taking Benedryl is good as Antihistamine should reduce the local reaction of the bee venom. you can also check the site of the sting if the stinger is still present, remove it with a sharp object. Clean the site thoroughly with water and soap, apply ice or cold packs, applying a paste of water and meat tenderizer or baking soda can also help. In case you suspect systemic reactions or have had systemic reaction to a bee sting before such as (vomiting, difficulty breathing, dizziness, diarrhea, nausea, and swelling, hives or pain away from the site of the sting) go to emergency medical services. generally stings in the mouth and nose areas should be checked by emergency medical personnel, even without systemic reaction, since swelling might interfere with breathing. Pain and numbness at the sting site including cheeks and teeth is normal and it should last for few hours up to a week in large local reaction cases. wishing you a speedy recovery Dr. El-Rass