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Tuesday afternoon I was stung about two inches from my right wrist by a bee, I think. I felt it, but did not see what it was. I immediately did the baking soda paste, and I had slight swelling.
By Tuesday evening my arm was swollen from my hand knuckles to my forearm, burning and itching. I had Benadryl lotion to put on it and took a few Ibuprofen. I did not get much sleep.
Yesterday my arm was swollen from my fingertips to past my elbow, burning, itching, and red streaks. I finally went to Urgent Care.
I was told my allergic reaction / infection needs to be treated quickly and vigorously and was given three options: hospitalization, a series of muscular injections over the course of a few days, or several IV's over the course of a few days.
I picked the IV course, and now have IV tubes in my left inner elbow. I have a sterile sleeve over that arm to keep the tubing sanitary, and need to go back in for two more treatments. They are giving me antibiotics and steroids, and I have to take Benadryl every 6 hours.
The ER doctor called me at home last night to see how I was doing and to explain to me that my arm is REALLY BAD.
Have any of you ever heard of this happening from a bee sting?
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My brother has an anaphylactic reaction to bee and wasp stings so he has to carry an epi pen everywhere. His first sting came only 2 years ago at the age of 30! I've never heard of a reaction like yours though, Paula!  That sounds horrible!
I'm praying that the treatment is successful!
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Praying Paula! I *have* heard of a reaction like yours, but I'm sorry to say I cannot remember when or where. If I think of it I'll be sure to post. 
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Praying for you, Paula!
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My mom just went through this....her sting was behind her knee--it looked awful, she ended up with injections of antibiotics over several days.
I will keep you in my prayers....
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Oh, Paula!! Prayers for you!! (Sorry, no advice :( -- I was bitten by a bunch of wasps (about 30) when I was around 8 -- don't ask why -- and my mom put vinegar and brown paper on it -- again, don't ask why)
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I am so sorry to hear this, Paula. I have no advice - but I am praying for you.
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Yes, Paula. My daughter had a reaction and infection like this on her inner upper arm last summer. She didn't need IVs because we caught it almost immediately, albeit by accident. She was having other allergy issues and went to the dr. to get help for those. As it was summer and she was wearing a sleeveless top, the bite problem was visible and he caught sight of it. She was given a hefty dose of oral antibiotics and had to lay low for a few days. He also drew an ink circle around the edges of the swollen area to be sure it didn't get bigger, which thankfully it did not. If it had, she would have had to come back for more aggressive treatment. That bee venom can be nasty stuff! Praying yours clears up quickly.
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Wow! No advice, but praying for rapid healing!
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Praying for your healing.
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Oh Paula, I'm so sorry for what you've been through AND are going through..prayers coming your way! Hang in there and use this opportunity to think up some real good intentions!
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Could it be a spider bite?
Prayers,
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Praying, Paula!
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So sorry to hear you have reacted so badly Paula! My son Joseph got bitten on the hand last year and his hand promptly turned into an inflated glove (or that's what it looked like) Praying that this settles and that there is no complications!
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Praying, Paula. You've had so much going on! What a good doctor to call you and check on you.
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I am wondering, Paula, if this is a "reaction" as much as an infection. At the very least, I would follow up with an allergist, and see what they see when this is healed up. You need to treat it aggressively, what ever you do, because, yes, it sounds pretty serious. My SIL had a bite of some kind several years ago, and ended up on IV antibiotics as well for quite a while..it was an ordeal. They treated it more as an infection, not necessarily a reaction...and they, too, wondered if it was a spider.
Praying, Paula...call your doc immediately at any time day or night if you feel one little speck worse.
There...I'll take my RN hat off....please rest and take care.
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Thank you everyone!
I went in today for my second set of IV meds, and have to go back in tomorrow for my third set. They will evaluate my arm at that time.
The swelling has gone down (I can type  ) but not as much as they were hoping. My daughter says I look like a robot because my right arm is stiff and swollen, and my left arm is so wrapped up with bandages it looks like I have a cast.
The doctor is now saying infection, possibly carried by whatever stung or bit me.
And the doctor is....a Catholic homeschooler.... 
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Praying, Paula - WOW!
Love that your doc is a Catholic Homeschooler! Whooo hooo!
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praying for you I agree RN hat on keep a super close eye on it and don't hesitate to call hat off God Bless
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Continuing to pray Paula, great to hear your swollen hand is in good hands! 
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