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Samantha Whitlock

7 years ago

I'm not sure if it was the rose bush or a yellow jacket or something..was tying back the rose bush and thorn got me or something on the top of my hand(towards wrist and by pinkie finger). I am not sure but can barely move my hand, stinging bad( like in my vein),hurts to move my hands and especially my fingers but not thumb. Not sure if I need to go to doctor or not. Took two benadryl and was about to put my hand on hot water with epsom salt. Very worried because pain and redness. Please..be very greatful for some advice Please! :'(

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stillanntn6b

7 years ago

In my yard at this time of the year it would be a yellow jacket sting. Can you see a discolored bit about a millimeter across. I get stung every other year, on average, and I slather a paste of freshly made baking soda and water on it.

IF you start feeling itchy where you have hair on your body, go to the doctor emergency room. When you get a skin reaction all over, remember that your throat is skin and if it affects your hand with swelling, you may have a severe allergy.

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tanazone5bny
7 years ago
last modified: 7 years ago
If it were me, and it still hurt so badly in an hour, I'd pop by the pharmacy and have the pharmacist take a look at it to either recommend an over the counter product or to go to the doctor. Benadryl was a wise move. Cold water might be more helpful to reduce inflammation. Keeping my fingers crossed for you.
Vaporvac Z6-OhioRiverValley
7 years ago
last modified: 7 years ago
I believe rose thorns can cause bad infections, but I wouldn't imagine the reaction would be so acute, so soon. I'd also try Ice, and if it persists or gets worse, go see a Dr.
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towandaaz
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summersrhythm_z6a
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last modified: 7 years ago
My family uses hydrogen peroxide all the time. If you got a thorn is still in your skin deep, you can get it out without pain by using magnesium sulfate, it's same as Epsom salt paste (mix it with water). It should get the thorn out in about 2-3 days. I think I'd go to see a doc if it's still red, that's a sign of infection.
seil zone 6b MI
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That sounds like a sting. Rose thorns can do nasty damage and cause infections but not that quickly. Taking the Benadryl was smart but if you have any problems with allergies I would consult a doctor.
Buford_NE_GA_7A
7 years ago
There are also a lot of caterpillars this time of year. One year I was pruning and I thought it was a thorn prick, but it was a saddleback caterpillar. Man, did that sting!
Holly Webster(7bNC)
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A friend's son was stung by a Saddleback caterpillar while gathering eggs. It was very painful! Hope you are doing much better!
rosecanadian
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When I get stung, I use an ice pack. It works really quickly. Hope you're feeling better by now.

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