Anaphylactic Shock From Asian Beetle Bite

[chopsknives]

Allergies can change with age - I was never allergic to poison ivy, now severally allergic same with bees I just carry a bottle of generic benadryl with me. My throat will start to close and then a really bad throbbing headache. A couple of benadryls and by the time I get close to the hospital the reaction eases up

[Man]

I have been bitten 3 times this week by those ladybugs. My wife said I was crazy the first time and I thought I was also. This was a first for me. All were on the back of my neck coincidently.

[A&M 90]

I'm sure they will prescribe an epipen to carry....

Don't delay in getting a pair (usually how they are dispensed if I remember right).

Glad you are okay Matt.

[Stolle]

Scary stuff Matt. Glad you're ok and on the back side of it.

Good advice on this thread about carrying the liquid form of Benadryl, an Epi, and keeping them on you when you're out on a job. I would also talk to your doctor or try to find an allergist that specializes in venom to see if they have another recommended treatment plan. Allergic reactions to venom are crazy (and scary) because they can be so different, depending on the event. The next one might be nothing more than a normal sting, or it could be another bad one, you just never know. I hope you don't have to deal with another anaphylactic event again.

The allergy/allergic reaction itself can develop later in life, not just for venom, but for other things as well. The variability and severity of reactions from venom and some foods is why my company won't expand into that space. It's something all outdoorspeople could be a little better prepared for. If not for you specifically, then for a family member, lease mate, fishing buddy, etc. You never know how someone will react to a sting.

Any time a venom reaction event comes up, Jeff always comes to my mind. Sure miss that guy.

Thanks for responding Adam. I will be looking into all of the above. Jeff has crossed my mind many of times in the last 24 hours. I miss him too.


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[zztex]

Dang Matt! Glad to hear you are better!

[bsills]

Scary stuff Matt. Glad you're ok and on the back side of it.

Good advice on this thread about carrying the liquid form of Benadryl, an Epi, and keeping them on you when you're out on a job. I would also talk to your doctor or try to find an allergist that specializes in venom to see if they have another recommended treatment plan. Allergic reactions to venom are crazy (and scary) because they can be so different, depending on the event. The next one might be nothing more than a normal sting, or it could be another bad one, you just never know. I hope you don't have to deal with another anaphylactic event again.

The allergy/allergic reaction itself can develop later in life, not just for venom, but for other things as well. The variability and severity of reactions from venom and some foods is why my company won't expand into that space. It's something all outdoorspeople could be a little better prepared for. If not for you specifically, then for a family member, lease mate, fishing buddy, etc. You never know how someone will react to a sting.

Any time a venom reaction event comes up, Jeff always comes to my mind. Sure miss that guy.

Agree on the good info, especially the liquid Benadryl.

Side note who is Jeff, Ive been around for awhile and dont remember hearing about losing a member to venom.

[Hoggslayer]

I have a epipen and Benadryl with me all the time. My buddy Macntexas had to give it to me last September when we were headed back from the lease. I was mowing and got into something that caused me to break out in hive, so I took some Benadryl. Kept working and felt OK but then got stung by a yellowjacket while moving a stand. I took more Benadryl and was doing fine for another couple of hours but on the ride home, I started feeling like the hives were coming back. I tried to lay back and stay calm but it was coming on fast.

I told Mike to grab my bag and get my epipen. He said "WHAT"
As he was doing 80mph down I-10 and fumbling with my backpack with the other hand, I started going out. I had just enough in me to tell him where it was and what to do. He pulled the cap off and the epipen started talking.
(it's a fancy one with a internal speaker) That kind of woke me up and I grabbed it from him and stuck it to my leg. I was in and out after that but felt like the worst was over. By the time he got me to the emergency room I felt fine other than being tired from all the Benadryl.

Now I try to let everyone at least know that I have one and where its at if the find me laid out.

[ultrastealth]

I would have an epi-pen for every 15 minutes that it takes to get to a hospital from anywhere that you frequent.

[unclefish]

Wow...that's crazy. Glad you are feeling better!

[Stolle]

**** Matt, that is scary! I'm like you, been stung thousands of times by every critter out there, now I'm nervous...

Glad you were close to town and got help in time, brother.

Me too!!!!!

I have a epipen and Benadryl with me all the time. My buddy Macntexas had to give it to me last September when we were headed back from the lease. I was mowing and got into something that caused me to break out in hive, so I took some Benadryl. Kept working and felt OK but then got stung by a yellowjacket while moving a stand. I took more Benadryl and was doing fine for another couple of hours but on the ride home, I started feeling like the hives were coming back. I tried to lay back and stay calm but it was coming on fast.



I told Mike to grab my bag and get my epipen. He said "WHAT"

As he was doing 80mph down I-10 and fumbling with my backpack with the other hand, I started going out. I had just enough in me to tell him where it was and what to do. He pulled the cap off and the epipen started talking.

(it's a fancy one with a internal speaker) That kind of woke me up and I grabbed it from him and stuck it to my leg. I was in and out after that but felt like the worst was over. By the time he got me to the emergency room I felt fine other than being tired from all the Benadryl.



Now I try to let everyone at least know that I have one and where its at if the find me laid out.

Gives me chills reading about it. Did you have a reaction before that made you get the epipen?

Don't delay in getting a pair (usually how they are dispensed if I remember right).

Glad you are okay Matt.

Picking it up as soon as they release me.


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[Stolle]

I would have an epi-pen for every 15 minutes that it takes to get to a hospital from anywhere that you frequent.

Good idea!


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[Strummer]

That’s one of the reasons I stopped doing honey bee removals . Sometimes it effects me really bad to get stung . Sometimes it wouldn’t effect me at all . Last time the hospital stopped counting at 150 stings . I stayed in the hospital for two nights . I carried an epi pen for along time after that . This reminds me I need to get another one .

[Artos]

I won't get on the tractor unless someone is nearby in a vehicle...lost a HS buddy to bees while he was clearing a pad for his Dad's oil patch biz. Hit a swarm, made a run for his truck & only made it half way. His Dad saw the tractor going in circles in reverse & found Bobby face down covered in bees. They ended up being Africanized.

To this day I pretty much lose it when I hear loud buzzing & can't identify what they are & have ruined sunglasses swatting at the unknown...what I find amazing is I've never been stung or bit by anything poisonous since HS & that's been a lot of time spent around them the past 35 plus years.

knocking on wood

[bgbean90]

My dad USED to have bees on his property. Long story short, one of his hives were africanized (my dad did not know they were) and my dad stopped the mule right near them like he has 1,000 times before. They attacked my dad, uncle, and my 6 and 3 year olds. My 6 year old was stung on the head over 100 times and my 3 year old was stung ~40 times. My 6-year old did go into anaphylactic shock and had to spend some time at the hospital. Fortunately, both are fine but we do have to carry an epipen now for our 6 year old. It was a traumatizing experience that we actually had to put our 3 year old in therapy for a few months. He would lose his mind if he heard any type of buzzing noise.

Before/after pics of my 6 year old and 3 year old swollen up

[Stolle]

Anaphylactic Shock From Asian Beetle Bite

Scary stuff I tell you. I made it home at 4:15. Thanks for all the kind words and prayers. God was definitely looking over me yesterday.


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