Ow! I'll start with baking soda and mud, both of which draw out the poison left behind from the bee stinger, but there must be something better and topical for the pain! If it itches, go for the calamine lotion, and if it swells go for an icepack, which might also ease the pain. In theory, the pain should go away quickly. That does not sound like the case!

Might check the local drugstore for "Bee Swabs" or "Soothe a Sting." In the meantime, try taking a couple of Ibuprofen for the pain in general.

Sorry this happened to you!!

Bee Sting Swabs

The first thing to do to treat a bee sting is to locate and remove the bee’s stinger from the skin. This is very important, because the stinger contains venom that will continue to be released, causing the bee sting to worsen. When the stinger is located, it should be scraped off horizontally with a clean finger nail or plastic card. If this doesn’t work, you can treat a bee sting by removing the stinger with tweezers. Pinch the area around the bee sting so that the stinger rises above the surface of the skin and pull it out with the tweezersAfter the stinger is removed, ice or a cold wet compress applied to the sting site is the first step to treat a bee sting. This helps to numb the pain and soreness of the sting. It is important to watch the bee sting victim for any signs of anaphylactic shock, which is a serious allergic reaction to the bee’s venomThe signs of this reaction include difficulty breathing, seizure, loss of consciousness, weakness, confusion, vomiting and/or hives. These symptoms usually occur seconds to minutes after an initial sting and require immediate emergency medical intervention. Many people who have a history of allergic reactions to bee stings carry an epinephrine injection to treat a bee sting and prevent anaphylactic shock. It is important to realize that anaphylactic shock can occur even if someone has never had a reaction to previous bee stings.When there is no longer a threat of allergic reaction, you can proceed to treat a bee sting with many household materials that are probably already on hand. One very effective way to treat a bee sting is to make a paste of baking soda and water and apply it to the sting site. Another common home remedy used to treat a bee sting is meat tenderizer. Meat tenderizer is sprinkled generously over the site to effectively reduce pain and swelling. Another way to treat a bee sting is to apply honey to the area, which also relieves the pain.There are also many commercial products available on the market to treat a bee sting. When you are traveling, camping or engaged in other activities away from home, having these products on hand is a good idea. It never hurts to be prepared in the event that you need to treat a bee sting.Use Benadryl for the itch if needed.