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What Causes An Itchy Rash On The Thumb After A Bee Sting?

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Posted on Fri, 14 Jul 2017
Question: Bee sting reaction: shivering, swelling
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Stung on thumb by bee. Breaking out in itchy rash. Shivering. Had reaction to unknown sting 2 ? years ago.

can I take more benadryl? don,t want to sit in emergency 2 hours waiting for a shot like last time.
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Answered by Dr. Dr. Gopal (27 minutes later)
Brief Answer:
Please go for I/M Shots ASAP.

Detailed Answer:
Hi I am Dr Gopal Goel Orthopedic Surgeon.
In bee sting with local reaction and spreading systemic reaction ( as evidenced by shivering), It is better to take a shot of steroids along with anti allergic and anti histaminic. Just oral medicines are insufficient , esp if you are sensitive to it .
Also let me know if you are developing any symptoms like breathing problems, or increasing rashes. If such is the case then please take shots urgently.
Thanx for the question.
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What Causes An Itchy Rash On The Thumb After A Bee Sting?

Brief Answer: Please go for I/M Shots ASAP. Detailed Answer: Hi I am Dr Gopal Goel Orthopedic Surgeon. In bee sting with local reaction and spreading systemic reaction ( as evidenced by shivering), It is better to take a shot of steroids along with anti allergic and anti histaminic. Just oral medicines are insufficient , esp if you are sensitive to it . Also let me know if you are developing any symptoms like breathing problems, or increasing rashes. If such is the case then please take shots urgently. Thanx for the question.