How long does a sting or bite pain last for?

[Accy cyclist]

I got stung on my head during today's ride. Well either stung or bit, but whatever it is it's still hurting after 4 hours. I saw this insect heading towards my helmet then in it went. I couldn't stop and take my helmet off in time, It felt like an injection in my head, it was that painful. It's on top of my head at the back so i can't see it that well in the mirror but i can feel something. Should i make my way to the A&E department?

 

[Tanis8472]

Depends what it was. Wasps several hours as are bees, horseflies similar but more itchy

 

[Tanis8472]

Theres not actually that many insects here that can harm us except for anaphylactic shock

 

[Bazzer]

Could be worse, jellyfish tentacles in the face hurt for 18 hours IME. Portuguese man o war put my wife in A&E.

 

[Ajay]

Remove your head = pain gone

 

[PK99]

Treat it like a weaver fish sting- stick your head in water as hot as you can stand for 15 minutes.

 

[Mrs M]

Calamine lotion

 

[Firestorm]

A wasp flew into me on a down hill stretch last week , stinging the inside of my bottom lip. It hurt like buggery for 10 minutes and the pain and swelling went in about three hours.
I wouldneed trouble health care professionals unless I was swelling and itchy in places unrelated to the sting
If you start to struggle for breath call 999, otherwise mtfu

 

[rich p]

Apparently the pain can go on forever and ever.
I know how it feels....

 

[rich p]

Tell us about it Rich. You know you'll get sympathy and understanding on here.

Yeah right, Rocky!
I'm still reeling from the thought of @Firestorm being bitten on his boThomas lip

 

[Hugh Manatee]

If it was a bee, the sting might still be in as it has micro barbs. Wasp is a straight in and out. If the sting is present and therefore a bee, bicarbonate of soda solution (acidic sting). If the likelyhood was a wasp, vinegar is your friend as the sting is alkaline.

As someone has said, horse flies just take a big chunk out of you. Antiseptic is what is needed with them? Helmets seem a bit dangerous?

 

[jonny jeez]

Could be worse, jellyfish tentacles in the face hurt for 18 hours IME. Portuguese man o war put my wife in A&E.

Plus they don't even pay road tax...splitters!

 

[Smokin Joe]

I had a friend who got stung in the head and couldn't get rid of the pain.

God rest his poor soul.

 

[threebikesmcginty]

Serves you right for wearing a helmet.

 

[Smokin Joe]

Serves you right for wearing a helmet.

This could be a long thread......at least till it gets moved or locked