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15mo ds stung, allergy risk?
  • Pumpkinmama
    Posts: 122Member
    My 15mo ds was just stung by an unknown bug, and his dad is terribly allergic to bees. I am not allergic, but i have no clue if allergies are hereditary, and ds has never been stung before, so Idk if he is or not. It's swelling up a little more than I would think is normal, but so far he's breathing fine and has stopped crying. If he is allergic, how long would it take for the symptoms to show up/get worse? It's been about ten minutes since he was stung. Should I give him benadryl just in case, or is that bad? Idk!
  • CrashCrash
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    I don't have any bee allergies in our family, but if it's been 10 minutes, I'd say he's fine. Benadryl won't help in a severe allergy situation.
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  • lifeisgood
    Posts: 482Member
    Give DS the appropriate dose of benedryl, ice the bite, make sure there's no stinger in there.  Then keep an eye on him.  My sister is severely allergic to bees stings also.  Poor baby. 
  • lifeisgood
    Posts: 482Member
    PS- Benedryl won't help in a severe allergy situation.....but it does help delay just in case you have to go to the ER. 
  • BellaBefanaBellaBefana
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    @Pumkinmama:  yes, allergies can be contagious.  However, generally speaking, bee stings, etc., are nearly instantaneous medical emergencies.  Respiratory distress onset is within minutes, if not seconds of the occurrence.  That being said, it does not mean that the next time it happens he won't have a severe reaction.  

    Yes, benadryl would probably be a good idea, just in case and keep monitoring him.  also cold compresses on the bite/sting.  @FoulMouthedSailor...any other thoughts?
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  • BellaBefanaBellaBefana
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    *didn't mean contagious, meant hereditary

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  • CrashCrash
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    I was going to say....Lol.
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  • FoulMouthedSailorFoulMouthedSailor
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    If its been more than 30 minutes and he's not in any type of anaphylactic shock, or any type of distress he's in the clear. The swelling is most likely from his age, Toddlers don't have the resistants adults do. Keep him under observation as a precaution, ice it as long as he can stand it @lifeisgood said, if his breathing changes and becomes shallow to to the ER.
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  • beachmommybeachmommy
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    I asked my pediatrician this exact question at the last visit.  he said the allergic reaction would not come until the 2nd bee sting.  Something about the body building up the antibodies to attack it.  Sorry I dont remember the specifics but it may be worth a call to get the detailed explanation.

     

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  • CrashCrash
    Posts: 8,179Member
    My ds's whole hand swelled up from a mosquito bite at that age. I picked him up from the dayhome, and I was like...wtf?! Then looked like a total ass at the ER when the Dr. looked at it and was like....that's nothing.
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  • BellaBefanaBellaBefana
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    I try to tell my kiddo not to interrupt me when I'm typing, @Curious.
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  • FoulMouthedSailorFoulMouthedSailor
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    Allergic reactions are tricky, they don't always show on the first event. Some times people build an intolerance to stings, some people it out right causes anaphylactic shock, some people have no issues. It is also hereditary, my mom is allergic, and 2/4 of us kids are, I lucked out on that. They do make an epipen for kids, but I think it rated for children 30lbs and above, I'll have to check the med locker when I get back in the office.
    You show the lights that stop me turn to stone, You shine it when I'm alone. And so I tell myself that I'll be strong
    And dreaming when they're gone.
  • Pumpkinmama
    Posts: 122Member
    Thank you all! Ds is still doing ok, the swelling is about the same as it was when i posted the question. I put ice on it, he didn't seem to mind, but he didn't wanna sit in one place for long. I will keep an eye on him though, and I will keep in mind that even though it wasn't serious this time, it could possibly be serious the next time he gets stung, I didn't know that. I think i just freaked out cuz I have never had allergies, so I don't know exactly what to do or look for. Thanks to everyone for the info!
  • FoulMouthedSailorFoulMouthedSailor
    Posts: 1,887Member
    Epipen Jr are rated for children 33 to 66 pounds, contain .15mg of epinephrine, my boss isn't in so I'm not sure if they do epipens for kids less than 33 pounds.
    You show the lights that stop me turn to stone, You shine it when I'm alone. And so I tell myself that I'll be strong
    And dreaming when they're gone.
  • BugsMomma
    Posts: 174Member
    You can also do a paste of baking soda and water to apply to the sting. It helps draw the stinger out and makes it feel a little better.
  • Pumpkinmama
    Posts: 122Member
    The sting, or bite, whatever it was is better now. The swelling went down after a few hours and now its just a little red mark. Ds doesn't seem bothered by it anymore, even though I kept checking it every hour! Thanks for helping me out, I'm kinda embarrassed that i panicked, but I'm so relieved that it turned out to be nothing.
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