[secret garden]

That's how allergic reactions normally progress. The first time or two it's no big deal but if exposed to the allergen again, it can cause a severe reaction(like interfering with breathing!). Think of it as your immune system going into hyperdrive, like croqs when they see flooring. Benadryl and an epi pen are a must.

[xsmommy]

i was pretty paranoid after that reaction, but they didn't see the need to give me an epi-pen when i went to the ER. i have benadryl in the house and i have loosened up a bit and am coexisting peacefully with the insects. i did a lot of planting this past weekend, since the first communion is next Sat. had to spruce up the containers etc. i was rushed this year bc it took so long to warm up. i like to go to 3 or 4 garden centers and leisurely browse for things that are interesting. i went to 3, but there was nothing leisurely about it!

[Slip18]

What's an epi pen?

I had heard about Adolph's Meat Tenderizer as an antidote to the jellyfish sting, but have never tried it. Hopefully, I won't be at the beach when the jellyfish begin their journey to the beach.

xs, there's an old Friends' show where one of the girls get stung by a jellyfish, and one of the guys urinated on the sting to get rid of the pain. Urine has a lot of amonia in it. I haven't tried this method myself . . .

Poor xsboy. Nasty place to have been stung.