I've been stung other times during my life and it stung...

But this pain is off the charts. Is this because of the MS? Could the stinger hit a nerve?

I've used vinegar and baking soda, StingEze Analgesic w/benzocaine 5% & phenol 1.35%. Finally took a pain pill that just took the edge off the pain allowing me to type with pain; got stung on a side of my hand.

Has anyone had this happen to them? I saw the mosquito thread...

And no, the stinger is not left in. What is going on?!?

Sorry for my ignorance, but what's a Yellowjacket? Is it a bee or a wasp type insect?

Very aggressive wasp...

Thank you.

Here's some common treatments for other wasp stings. Maybe one might work for you.

* Ice applications
* Make a paste of Baking Soda and water and spread over sting
* Meat Tenderizer....Make a paste with a few drops of water to a teaspoon of meat tenderizer and quickly apply to the sting (this can reduce the pain and inflammation)
* Ammonia Solution--Apply a 1-2% percent solution, three or four times daily.
* Oral Antihistamines
* Topical Steroids (Cortaid, Dermolate, Lanacort, etc.)

If you have a severe reaction then medical intervention will probably be necessary.

Thanks for this information. I am not having an allergic reaction that needs medical attention; problems breathing, etc.

I did try ice packs, baking soda and water paste, and an oral antihistamine; forgot to mention...

Feel silly for posting for the pain is finally letting up a bit. I've just never been stung before and had such pain. Wondered if anyone else had this problem who had MS.

Again, Thanks for your information!

i dont know about MS but i too as a mail man have been bit by bees and no problem but yellow jackets are nasty and do hurt