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To: beckybea

Got "whipped" by Man-o-war across the chest (especially the nipple) and abdomen and member. Very painful nematocyst poison. If it happens take a liberal amount of meat tenderizer (papain) and apply to the stings. The papain will denature the protein that is causing such discomfort. Try to do this as early as possible.


135 posted on 06/25/2005 4:12:30 PM PDT by Texas Songwriter
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To: Texas Songwriter

My Sister got stung by a Man-O-War and had to go to hospital. She said the pain was just dreadful. Sorry you had to have such a painful experience.


139 posted on 06/25/2005 4:17:06 PM PDT by beckybea (Never ask a man where he's from. If he's from Texas;he'll tell you.If he's not,don't embarrass him.)
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