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Wasp sting

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Maggie75

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Hello everyone,

I'm T2, just got stung this morning on the big toe on my way into the shower, 2 wasps in the bathroom, one of them got me on the toe while I was spraying the other one with wasp killer! It's agony, very swollen and red, cleaned it and got some after bite on it straight away but because it's the foot I'm a bit concerned with the diabetes. Could this cause issues or is it just a watch and see thing? My diabetes isn't well controlled at the moment (entrirely my own fault but that's a different story) and I was a little concerned about my feet even before this (my heels are really purple looking and uncomfortable, possible time to see the DN again I think and get the rollicking I deserve)...Anyway I would be grateful about any advice on the sting, thank you.

Maggie x
 
definitely a wasp not a bee? Just wanted to make sure as if it was a bee the sting could still be in your toe. Make sure you don’t have a fever, breathless and feel unwell as you could have an anaphylactic shock. 999 if that happens
 
Thanks so much for the reply, definitely a wasp, tiny, not even buzzing but still had a sting!! I'm feeling ok apart from the throbbing in my toe, have asked for a callback from DN just to be on the safe side, I'll keep an eye on it the rest of the day. Thanks again.

Maggie x
 
The saying is: vinegar for vasps, bicarbonate for bees. As long as you feel happy to use these substances (no open sores damaged skin etc.) you could give this a try. I've certainly used vinegar for vasps, and lavender oil as well, which last works for any sting, BUT only if you are comfortable with the idea, as you give no details of your diabetic status or medication.
 
Wasp sting is alkaline, just put some acid on the sting to neutralize it, household vinegar will be suffice, For acidic bee stings use something like calamine lotion... Dear ol grandfather taught me loads during childhood.
 
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I've had bother with my feet since having the first AZ jab - but by using a hand held shower head to direct cold and hot water onto my feet and legs plus massaging my feet and all down my legs in order to get the blood flowing I have seen improvements.
I am careful not to compress my feet at all, not to sit still for long periods and to check my feet for blotching or swelling morning and evening.
It might seem a bit of a fag to dedicate so much time and effort to foot care, but having seen my grandmother's last five years and multiple infections and amputations, I am not going that way if I can help it.
 
I've been stung by wasps a couple of times in the last couple of years, mainly while riding (a bike) though thick foliage on bridleways and the wasps getting trapped against my legs/top of my socks. It hurts, but didn't affect my diabetes in any noticeable way. Hope your toe is feeling better soon!
 
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