p-a-s Posted April 28, 2011 Report Share Posted April 28, 2011 Well im sick and tired of looking like elephant man every time i get bit or stung on the face or head,which antihistamine realy works.I do react badly to bee,wasp,mozzie bites and stings,i got stung twice on sunday 1 on the head and 1 on the wrist,been taking A,H two every morning and night but still itch like mad.Any recomendations,also tried piriton, no relief. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kes Posted April 28, 2011 Report Share Posted April 28, 2011 If Piriton doesnt work - try clarytin (check with Pharmacist/doctor) one or the other usually works - the liquid piriton may work better than tablets for you. I find alcohol a good nerve number !!!! Waspeze spray is good for bites and simple to apply or the really old favourite, calamine lotion (turns pink when dry) - downside is frequent application. Asking a pharmacist does save on waiting times and as its non life threatening even poor advice wont kill you. Hope one works for you !! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Zapp Posted April 28, 2011 Report Share Posted April 28, 2011 +1 on what Kes said. If none of that works, I'd be tempted to see a doctor, because these things can be cumulative, and anything that involves swollen tongues and restricted airways is not to be taken lightly Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Imperfection Posted April 28, 2011 Report Share Posted April 28, 2011 I take Zirtek and get it from here for a lot cheaper than prescription or over the counter. The price has gone up because last year they were selling it for 69p so i stocked up because i get hayfever quite bad. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TaxiDriver Posted April 28, 2011 Report Share Posted April 28, 2011 The price has gone up because last year they were selling it for 69p so i stocked up because i get hayfever quite bad. Ohh come now, I can't believe you're solely to blame Personally I find Piriton syrup rather than tablets works much quicker/better result Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
p-a-s Posted April 29, 2011 Author Report Share Posted April 29, 2011 Thanks for the replies lads i will get to the chemist in the morning.Kes i have tried waspeze and other bite relief products but didnt help,then i got 1 of the zapperclick gizmos made a difference but it didnt help the last bee sting on my wrist.Think i need a mozzie suit 24-7 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
huntsman Posted April 29, 2011 Report Share Posted April 29, 2011 eat yeast tablets mate Vitamin B1 (thiamine chloride), garlic, brewer's yeast and other plant-based chemicals have been reported to repel mosquitoes when taken orally. Some of these materials are marketed in tablet form, and the manufacturers claim that protection from mosquitoes will last up to 24 hours after taking one tablet Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
guss109 Posted April 29, 2011 Report Share Posted April 29, 2011 Try the asda brand ones. The wife is allergic to cats dogs ect and they work for her as we have a cat at home. Strange I know :look: but there just as good as the expensive ones and only 99 pence for 14 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Starman Posted April 30, 2011 Report Share Posted April 30, 2011 +1 for eating garlic to repel the mozzies before you get bitten Surely wasp and bee stings are not that frequent to be a problem? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
silpig5 Posted April 30, 2011 Report Share Posted April 30, 2011 the cheap ones contain everything the dear ones do . as a 19 stone bloke who has been in a short coma threw a single wasp stings trust me when i say the cheap ones work just need more than one . if im stung by a wasp i take a whole box (25) then a quick jap in the leg of adrenaline if i start to puff up at all . alcohol in the blood delays and stops the spred of the venim shock aparently , so the doc said at the hospital last time . the brand doesnt make any differance , so save a couple quid and buy the tesco ones but take double . p.s. avoid wine , it doesnt mix with them very well .it makes u light headed quick . Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
silpig5 Posted April 30, 2011 Report Share Posted April 30, 2011 the cheap ones contain everything the dear ones do . as a 19 stone bloke who has been in a short coma threw a single wasp stings trust me when i say the cheap ones work just need more than one . if im stung by a wasp i take a whole box (25) then a quick jap in the leg of adrenaline if i start to puff up at all . alcohol in the blood delays and stops the spred of the venim shock aparently , so the doc said at the hospital last time . the brand doesnt make any differance , so save a couple quid and buy the tesco ones but take double . p.s. avoid wine , it doesnt mix with them very well .it makes u light headed quick . Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Paddy Galore! Posted April 30, 2011 Report Share Posted April 30, 2011 H-C 45 cream takes down the swelling quite well, Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Wookie Posted May 1, 2011 Report Share Posted May 1, 2011 If you swell up when you get stung, go and see the doc and get a professional opinion on what can be done, seriosuly. As Zapp said, these things can be/are cumulative and may/could get a lot worse quite quickly. If the doc thinks you need one, he might get you an epipen. As for antihistamines, I use one of two sorts, generic loratadine or generic ceterazine, and alternate which I take. Mind you, I only take them for slight hayfever when I need to, and this year has, touch wood, been kind to me so far. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Beretta28g Posted May 1, 2011 Report Share Posted May 1, 2011 Piriton is good, the liquid is faster acting than the tablets, however try benyldryl (spelling?) ist the best cream certainly for the bites and the tabs arent bad too. I have a nut allergy and i have to keep antis on me, i keep 2x 10ml puriton on me ( clean urine sample bottles are great for this, they dont leak) as i find i cant get tablets down my neck when my throat swells up. Be carefull when using antihistimes some can cause drowsiness which can be severe. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bacb259 Posted May 2, 2011 Report Share Posted May 2, 2011 I own a honey bee farm in lancashire and getting stung is part of the business . When i get stung i always carry a small bottle of neat ammonia and some cotton wool dab on the ammonia and it will neutralise the poison from any sting .but you will smeel like a cat has pxxxed all over you lol . Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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