Options
Jellyfish!!
bridge12
Posts: 8
in General Chat
Hey, should I be concerned when seeing jellyfish during my open water swims? Usually I just keep on going, but after hearing some stories it's got me a bit worried!
0
Comments
What's your main concern ? Being stung ?
These are UK jellyfish aren't they ?
I wouldn't worry.
If you get stung, ice the area, and take some anti histamene tablets, if the area remains red, stays swollen etc for a longish time go and see a Doc.
My MTFU answer was maybe a tad unhelpful
"A study published in The Medical Journal of Australia showed that removing any tentacles left by a jellyfish, then dousing an injured body part with commercial vinegar or its crucial ingredient, acetic acid, could alleviate pain and “rapidly and completely” prevent the release of more venom."
So Im assuming its the low pH, so perhaps evens some lemon juice would do the trick.
I have no links to the company but i do use the product (haven't been stung yet while using it but then i haven't been stung for many years anyway...). Happy swimming!