So I just got stung by a wasp...

[Alex Cowan]

I was harmlessly making my bed, then BAM - little bastard lands on my finger and gives me a dose of pain...

So Escapist - any tips?

I've already put on antihistamine cream, and currently have my finger in an icepack, but do you have any other ideas?

 

[delet]

Obviously the next logical step is to chop off your arm.

 

[Berethond]

I got stung by a wasp once, right on my collarbone. It didn't hurt at all, it just itched. So, no other ideas.

 

[SnootyEnglishman]

Just keep the ice pack on till the swelling dies down and the stinger is able to fall out on it's own.

 

[Jack_Uzi]

I know, I've once been stung in my earlobe and it hurts. But getting hurt in live sooner or later is just part of things that keep it exiting. Just suck it up, it will subside in a while.

 

[Sgt AssHead]

Why was there a wasp in your bedroom? And how did you not notice a wasp was in your bedroom?
Anyways, atleast your not allergic to em...

 

[Johnnyallstar]

Not much more than that you can do, except not agitate it too much. You sound like one of the lucky ones that don't go into anaphylactic shock, so there's no serious worry.

 

[Jamash]

I think Wasp venom is an alkaline, so put some acid like citric (lemon juice) or acetic (vinegar) on it to neutralise the alkali.

However, if it was a Bee that stung you then the opposite would be true. Bee venom is acidic so you would apply an alkali to neutralise the acid.

 

[Urgh76]

Here's one thing you can do

Spoiler: The thing you can do

[HEADING=1]BE A MAN!!!!![/HEADING]

 

[Vhite]

Obviously the next logical step is to chop off your arm.

I second that, it worked for me.

 

[Alex Cowan]

I think Wasp venom is an alkaline, so put some acid like citric (lemon juice) or acetic (vinegar) on it to neutralise the alkali.

Thanks, that's useful to know.

 

[Alex Cowan]

Here's one thing you can do

Spoiler: The thing you can do

[HEADING=1]BE A MAN!!!!![/HEADING]

I'm a pianist. Manliness is an alien concept to me

 

[Housebroken Lunatic]

I think Wasp venom is an alkaline, so put some acid like citric (lemon juice) or acetic (vinegar) on it to neutralise the alkali.

However, if it was a Bee that stung you then the opposite would be true. Bee venom is acidic so you would apply an alkali to neutralise the acid.

... So the best course of action when stung by either of them is to find it's opposite and get stung by it in the exact same location?

That makes sense. XD

 

[BiscuitTrouser]

I don't fear them.
They never sting me.

Maybe it's related.

I fear them and ive been stung 20ish times, once by a hornet. Im iether cursed or we have a relation.

 

[Housebroken Lunatic]

As to the OP's question: I suggest killing the little bugger. It might not ease the pain, but it feels good to kill insects. Especially when they have bitten or stung you.

DEATH TO THE FLYING SIX-LEGGED FREAKS!

 

[Alex Cowan]

As to the OP's question: I suggest killing the little bugger. It might not ease the pain, but it feels good to kill insects. Especially when they have bitten or stung you.

DEATH TO THE FLYING SIX-LEGGED FREAKS!

Don't think I haven't tried...the pointy bastard ran off before I could exact my revenge

 

[razer17]

The best thing to do is catch a bee, and get it to sting you in the exact same spot. Trust me, it would work. One sting is acid, one is alkali, so they neutralise each other.

OR just quit whining, wasp stings arent so bad.