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lizardmama
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lizardmama asked in HealthGeneral Health CareFirst Aid · 1 decade ago

I got stung by a scorpion about 30 min's ago... lips and tongue are numb...Should I be concerned?

I have never been stung by ANYTHING but fire ants in all my life. I am aware of anaphylaxis, and I have no symptoms of breathing difficulty, but just a few minutes ago, my tongue and lips went numb and the numbness is creeping down my throat. I'm in Texas, and the type of scorpion was a common Texas striped bark scorpion. My husband looked it up and the literature says it is never fatal, so I'm not dealing with one of the bad boys. Has anyone else ever experienced this numbness, and should I be concerned?

Update:

BTW- I was stung between my toes.

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  • Anonymous
    1 decade ago
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    I agree, it may not be anaphylaxis but it could still be an allergic reaction. If you haven't already, take a big dose of Benadryl and get to the ER immediately; they can give you a shot of epinephrine. If it is an allergic reaction, you will need to carry an Epi-Pen with you so you can inject yourself with epinephrine in the event you are stung again. Hope you are OK!

    Source(s): I'm allergic to bee stings and carry an Epi-Pen.
  • Anonymous
    1 decade ago

    If there is ever a sequel to the film Red Scorpion then u can a av a part in it by being the Scorpian lady (lmao lolzz loll lol), sorry i was messing, joking, but yeah go to Hospital man, soon as possible just to be on the safe side, & change ur nic to Scopian Mama, lmaoooooo lolzzz loll loll, sorry again man, just came out , hope all is well, PEACE".

  • Bob
    1 decade ago

    GO TO THE EMERGENCY ROOM NOW! Take this serious you may need anti-venom you may be having an allergic reaction numbness is a very serious symptom.

  • Ashley
    1 decade ago

    I'd go to the hospital just to be on the safe side. Good luck!

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  • Heidi Anne
    Lv 5
    1 decade ago

    I think you should..I would go to the doctor or ER to make sure, its not something to mess with

  • nastypavi
    1 decade ago

    Hurry up,don' wait.get the ambulance.

  • Anonymous
    1 decade ago

    better safe than sorry. go to urgent care and get checked out.

  • Sam
    1 decade ago

    YES: UR STILL AT HOME. GO TO EMERGNCY ROOM

  • Anonymous
    1 decade ago

    not at alll

    jk

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