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What Causes Pain And Tingling Sensation On Leg Post Arizona Bark Scorpion Bite?

I was just stung in the leg by an Arizona Bark Scorpion. I have pain in the site of the sting and the lymph nodes in my groin, but I took a half of a Benadryl and 2 tylenols. About 30 min-1 hour after the sting, my face and tounge are numb and tingling. Is this ok? And why?
Tue, 13 Oct 2015
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Hi. Well u have been stung by scorpion so u may have severe pain itching nd tingling because it releases pain stimulating and itching mediators. Most involve neurons locally causing pain nd tingling. Treatment is suportive.ur doctor may sugest fr u local anesthetic lik local lignocain oitmnt nd vitamin B complex nd antihistamine along with some tests lik pt/aptt/inr nd platelet count because it may also involv cloting factors leading to bleeding tendency. So it must b considered. I hop u got my anser
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What Causes Pain And Tingling Sensation On Leg Post Arizona Bark Scorpion Bite?

Hi. Well u have been stung by scorpion so u may have severe pain itching nd tingling because it releases pain stimulating and itching mediators. Most involve neurons locally causing pain nd tingling. Treatment is suportive.ur doctor may sugest fr u local anesthetic lik local lignocain oitmnt nd vitamin B complex nd antihistamine along with some tests lik pt/aptt/inr nd platelet count because it may also involv cloting factors leading to bleeding tendency. So it must b considered. I hop u got my anser