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What Causes Hives On The Body Despite Taking Prednisone And Benadryl For Bee Sting?
I am 69 had an anaphylactic reaction to bee stings about 42 hrs ago. Ambulance to ER. Was given epi pen injection by EMt then IV prednisone and diphenhydramine and an anti nausea,sent home today I am getting new hives all over. My question is this Normal?? And for how long? Am taking 2 Benadryl every 4 hrs and 40 mg prednisone for 3 days.
It takes around five days for complete recovery. If symptoms are severe, you may require steroid injection. As first-line management, you can apply low potency steroid creams like betamethasone for symptomatic relief. If the lesion persists, it is better to consult a dermatologist and get evaluated.
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Dr. Shinas Hussain, General & Family Physician
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What Causes Hives On The Body Despite Taking Prednisone And Benadryl For Bee Sting?
Hello, It takes around five days for complete recovery. If symptoms are severe, you may require steroid injection. As first-line management, you can apply low potency steroid creams like betamethasone for symptomatic relief. If the lesion persists, it is better to consult a dermatologist and get evaluated. Hope I have answered your query. Let me know if I can assist you further. Regards, Dr. Shinas Hussain, General & Family Physician