My son was stung on the side of his neck by a yellow jacket tonight. He started to develop hives on his arms and legs (just a few) and I gave him Benadryl, ibuprofen, and put ice on the sting. He is complaining that his neck is stiff, but it only hurts when he moves it. Is the stiffness normal?
HI, thanks for using Chat Doctor An allergic reaction is the common response to a sting by a yellow jacket. The muscle pain that he is experiencing is due to the inflammatory response from the sting. It is not an unusual response. If there is a history of allergies, the allergic response can be worse. If his allergic reaction is not improving then it would be best to take him to the doctor to be seen and treated. I hope this helps