I carry Tylenol and Clarityn, plus Benadryl syrup. Clarityn helps with the itching and is non-sleepy. Benadryl syrup can be used for adults and children. It helps greatly if there is an allergy risk, but it can make people very sleepy. I also carry a cell phone in the outer pocket of my bee suit, just in case I need to call for an emergency. Hasn’t happened yet, but I like to be prepared.
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Hi Dawn, do you have anything to help with swelling? 
Only something which is not OTC (i.e. it needs a prescription). 
When my eye got closed up and my face swelled, I took some steroids based on the advice of a friend who is an expert on allergies and inflammation, but I don’t carry it in my bee bag - I am a naughty self-treating doctor and I had some steroids for treating asthma exacerbations at my home. 
He saw my face, and confirmed that the reaction was inflammation from venom, not allergy. Given the discomfort, he advised taking some steroids.
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Well done Dawn, I was just being cheeky. I hope the swelling is gone now
Did you read where I collect wood from skips? I’m heading off to get some now. cheers
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