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What Causes Shaky Hands With Bee Sting?

My 5 yr old son was stung by a wasp last night. We applied topical benedryl to the site as well as giving him a benedryl tablet. The swelling and pain went away within a short time. This morning, he woke and was complaining that his hands were shaky. I repeated the above procedure again with the ointment and tablet. Since he is still having affects, I am wondering if this is a sign that he is sensitive to bee stings (like severe reaction) or not.
Mon, 18 Jan 2016
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Hi..
Welcome to HEALTHCARE MAGIC..

I have gone through your query and can understand your concerns.

As per your complain as your son has been stung by bee leading to swelling and pain that went away with benadryl but now has shaky hands..
Well, there is a possibility that he is still having the effect of the bee sting leading to continuation of allergic reaction leading to shaky hands..
I would however suggest you to consult an Allergist and get evaluated and a thorough clinical evaluation and blood test can help in diagnosis..

In case if the symptoms are due to allergic reaction only the physician can advise him to continue with anti allergic medication and a short course of steroid to be taken orally as well as a steroid injection can be given to wean off the effects of the allergen soon..

Hope this information helps..

Thanks and regards.
Dr.Honey Nandwani Arora.
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What Causes Shaky Hands With Bee Sting?

Hi.. Welcome to HEALTHCARE MAGIC.. I have gone through your query and can understand your concerns. As per your complain as your son has been stung by bee leading to swelling and pain that went away with benadryl but now has shaky hands.. Well, there is a possibility that he is still having the effect of the bee sting leading to continuation of allergic reaction leading to shaky hands.. I would however suggest you to consult an Allergist and get evaluated and a thorough clinical evaluation and blood test can help in diagnosis.. In case if the symptoms are due to allergic reaction only the physician can advise him to continue with anti allergic medication and a short course of steroid to be taken orally as well as a steroid injection can be given to wean off the effects of the allergen soon.. Hope this information helps.. Thanks and regards. Dr.Honey Nandwani Arora.