Damn wasp!

[cpaysonc]

Was on a scaffolding removing a ceiling fan outdoors and mentioned to my wife that I would hate to be stung because I'd likely fall off, seconds later, wham. Didn't fall off but grabbed the epi-pen and waited it out. Blood pressure hit 164/98 in minutes, thankfully trending down thereafter. Monitored the swelling and BP and thankfully it tapered off, but man, no fun!

 

[Fueling Around]

And I thought I swelled from those stings.
Did you use the epi-pen?

 

[pc farmer]

Damn. That's no fun. That looks like my bp all the time

 

[Timber II]

Man I hate them things. I actively hunt them- when I see one I try to follow and find the nest. Then early the next morning I’ll spray them down. Just did a big nest in a crevice on the blade for the tractor. Used my phone vid to see exactly they are. Glad I didn’t try to move that thing!

 

[cpaysonc]

And I thought I swelled from those stings.
Did you use the epi-pen?

Thankfully didn't need the epi pen! Too close for comfort though!

 

[normanaj]

I'm allergic also.

 

[cpaysonc]

I'm allergic also.

That sucks, they suck! I was subjected to several years of massively unpleasant desensitization shots. Not sure if they were helpful or voodoo science.

 

[sandyut]

I woulda hit he Epi Pen. Last time I got stung on my toe, I swelled up to my waist. Im horrified about what may happen if I am stung anywhere above the waist.

 

[cpaysonc]

I woulda hit he Epi Pen. Last time I got stung on my toe, I swelled up to my waist. Im horrified about what may happen if I am stung anywhere above the waist.

Definitely considered it but treaded cautiously because the epi pen is so harsh, can't imagine the injection blasting into you that quickly. Have you ever experienced one? I've had epinephrine at the hospital, or whatever it was, that saved my life, but never self administered.