Today I read that you are to apply the back of a hot spoon to the place you were stung. At least it works with mosquitoes, but try it. When I was small, I had an interesting run in with a hive and ended up stung 17 times. The last thing I remembered was my brother deciding it (a fallen hive) should be stomped on... they chased us to the house and got up our sleeves and pant legs - no fun at all! So I am in awe of your bravery!