how to treat jellyfish sting?

**Talon** · 08-24-2008, 02:01 PM

Just returned back to the statesand the wife has little dots like acne on her back and chest. She thinks its jellyfish stings from when she was diving around the beach looking for treasures to take pictures of. she had her eyes closed so she did not see anything. Now they burn and itch. Do we let time heal them or is there a way to treat em? thanks!

To many clothes! I need a land shark DELROY!!!!

**luv2luvhedo** · 08-24-2008, 06:24 PM

Talon,

This is a mixture we use in the ER for jellyfish stings. It makes a pint....

2 oz. Ammonia
12 oz. Rubbing Alcohol
4 oz. Water
Mix with enough Baking Soda to make a paste-like consistency

Apply the "paste" to the affected area(s) and place a hot wet towel over it until the sting is gone. Hope this helps.

**Talon** · 08-24-2008, 07:15 PM

thank you its worth a shot!

Damn it all goes back to alchol

**m0ng0lh0rde** · 08-24-2008, 08:57 PM

Could also try vodka and a brush...

The vodka goes on the sting, then rub it with the brush (like a fingernail brush)

Supposed to work reasonably well.

**luv2luvhedo** · 08-24-2008, 09:59 PM

Doesn't it ALWAYS go back to alcohol??????

LMAO-----hope your wife feels better!

**Talon** · 08-24-2008, 11:34 PM

Would rather drink the Vodka and rub the bush!

**advokaat** · 08-25-2008, 07:29 AM

I got stung by a jellyfish while swimming during the nude cat cruise. Rasta Ralphie gave me a paper towel soaked in white rum to put on it.

Five minutes later, sting and burn all gone never to return.

**Talon** · 08-25-2008, 07:23 PM

God I love that guy! He's just so real!

**Triplethefun** · 08-25-2008, 07:31 PM

that makes sense that this would work...jellyfish leave a gooey/oily 'venom' which reacts with skin to make it red, itchy, stinging...and alcohol will typically cut the goo.

unless of course you're incredibly sensitive to the goo and then you swell up like a puffer fish! [raises hand]

**domrunt** · 08-27-2008, 09:05 AM

I grew up swimming in salt water and Jelly Fish stings were common. As soon as you are stung, rub sand on the area. This really helps! Alcohol should be consumed

**meg4c** · 08-28-2008, 07:39 PM

I got stung the last day as well. I had tea-tree oil in my room and that seemed to work. BTW - it was great to meet you both! You two are so much fun to watch having fun!
...hope that came out okay! LOL
I wish I was there, I hate being here all clothed and all.. I am really starting to resent my damn bra!!
Miss you both. Lets do it again soon.

**brad65** · 08-28-2008, 10:00 PM

I didn't realize those jelly fish where in the pool cause I never so you guys in the ocean

**hollywoodhedos** · 08-28-2008, 10:22 PM

I thought you were supposed to pee on it?

Perhaps that's why I didn't pursue medicine as a career. Perhaps that's why I'm no good in such an emergency. Perhaps that's just an excuse for lack of medical knowledge, not wanting to make the trek to the bathroom and a twisted sense of humor.

Later on, when the itching subsides, you can laugh nervously and change the subject.

**Talon** · 08-29-2008, 10:32 PM

Originally Posted by meg4c

I got stung the last day as well. I had tea-tree oil in my room and that seemed to work. BTW - it was great to meet you both! You two are so much fun to watch having fun!
...hope that came out okay! LOL
I wish I was there, I hate being here all clothed and all.. I am really starting to resent my damn bra!!
Miss you both. Lets do it again soon.

for some reason I cant picture you in a bra!LOL Miss ya!