On Friday I was stung by a bee or other insect. I swatted when I felt its presence and after stinging me, it flew away, so I am not sure what it was for sure.  I have been unable to sleep for two nights and have done the following:benadryl, was taken, area iced, and my husband who has severe allergies gave me 4 of his steroid pills....I have swelling, stinging pain in my neck and head....baking soda paste on area..Ibuprofen taken...have an autoimmune disease, Graves, really itchy and pain, but not affected breathing. LK
Hello dear thanks for your query at ChatDoctorsting bite of insect will persist for some time pain and itching will also take some to decrease. There is no need for steroids, you cannot start steroids on your own without consulting doctor they can severely side effects if not taken properly. You can continue ibuprofen for pain. Take tab levocetrizine 5 mg in night that will decrease itching.no need for any other medication unnecessarily. Reagrds