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midagetrolop | 10:58 Tue 11th Aug 2015 | Health & Fitness
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I got stung twice a week ago on my calf - I did everything right, so why is it still itching and swollen. I used vinegar and antihistamines.
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Because whatever you do, a wasp sting will take a certain amount of time to go away.
10:59 Tue 11th Aug 2015
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Twice, the same day OR twice a week ago?
So how long ago was the last bite?

Up to 10 days is about right.

It will settle.
11:44 Tue 11th Aug 2015
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Twice at the same time on the same day. It's really itchy and a but swollen.
13:26 Tue 11th Aug 2015
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OK....it will settle.
Why not nip to the chemist and get some hydrocortisone ointment...1% or 5% and apply it two or three times a day.
13:38 Tue 11th Aug 2015
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Done that Sqad, went to chemist on Thursday and been using it ever since. It is really annoying, it's red a bit swollen and about 4" in dia., and itches like hell!
17:09 Tue 11th Aug 2015
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O.K....if it is swollen, red and painful and if you are not feeling on "top form" then make an appt to see your GP tomorrow as he may prescribe antibiotics.
17:15 Tue 11th Aug 2015
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you could try Lanacane ...that's good for itches.
17:17 Tue 11th Aug 2015

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