Originally Posted by grann of 6

If I'm not mistaken, hornets and wasps technically bite not sting. It was one of those paper wasps. I saw the start of their nest under my railing leading into the house. I did the baking soda paste, the meat tenderizer, and the after-bite stuff. I just soaked it in the tub, now it is getting itchy, very red, swollen and blotchy. Now I have benadryl spray on it. When you have an injury don't doctors tell you to stay off your feet and don't do any exertion? Well, I guess that means I won't be able to run the vacuum or mop the kitchen floor. I will just have to sit and sew. How awful!!!!