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Originally Posted by tinacara
This year I've been particularly surprised by the high numbers of jelly fish hitting Calabrian shores. Haven't been stung but does anyone know what the best treatment is just in case?? An old Calabrese wives' tale is to rub an onion on the area which has been stung or to put diluted "ammoniaca" on the area. Will any of this work?? Don't fancy the thought of going to the beach with an onion every day!  |
They were just talking about this on telly this morning. Apparently the most effective cure is antihistamines and/or cortisone, if the reaction is severe. But "ammoniaco" was also mentioned. By the way, which coast have you sighted them off: north or south?