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What Causes Tingling And Numbness In Hand After A Bee Sting?

I was stung by a wasp and appear to have developed cellulitis that has been spreading since the sting (Friday). I started antibiotic treatment yesterday evening (have taken 6 doses now) and was told to wait 2 - 3 days for the antibiotics to start doing their job. However, today I have been experiencing tingling/numbness in arm/hand. Should I still wait?
Mon, 6 Jul 2015
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Orthopaedic Surgeon,  's  Response
Hi there.

The antibiotics will be protective only against infection and will not relieve the pain. You can take Tablet Ibuprofen 200mg twice a day after a meal. This will help subside inflammation and hence reduce the pain. Apply cold soaks to the affected area. The tingling and numbness is due to the swelling after the bite which is causing compression on the nerves. Keep the limb elevated as this will help drain the swelling. This shall relieve the compression on the nerves and tingling and numbness shall resolve by itself in a week or so.
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What Causes Tingling And Numbness In Hand After A Bee Sting?

Hi there. The antibiotics will be protective only against infection and will not relieve the pain. You can take Tablet Ibuprofen 200mg twice a day after a meal. This will help subside inflammation and hence reduce the pain. Apply cold soaks to the affected area. The tingling and numbness is due to the swelling after the bite which is causing compression on the nerves. Keep the limb elevated as this will help drain the swelling. This shall relieve the compression on the nerves and tingling and numbness shall resolve by itself in a week or so.