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How Can Pain In The Finger After A Wasp Bite Be Treated?

I got stung with a wasp on my finger at 3:00 today. Horrible pain I tool meloxicam and Tylenol pm can I take hydrocodone/acetaminophen also? Meloxicam this morn and Tylenol pm at 5:30 today. Pain in finger is almost unbearable. Had it in ice water for hours
Mon, 4 Sep 2017
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You can take analgesics like ibuprofen or diclofenac for pain.
Apply topical ointments also
If swelling is there you might require steroids
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How Can Pain In The Finger After A Wasp Bite Be Treated?

Hello, You can take analgesics like ibuprofen or diclofenac for pain. Apply topical ointments also If swelling is there you might require steroids