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Reader Submissions: Jellyfish Stings

If you have a jellyfish sting picture you'd like to share with other readers on About.com First Aid, fill out the form below. A photo is required, so don't forget to upload a picture of your jellyfish sting for us to see. If you have two, upload a before and after picture. Be sure to tell us how much time has passed between the first and second picture.

Please do not submit blurry pictures. Many cameras (especially cell phones) won't focus if you hold them too close to the sting. To take a clear picture, hold the camera at least 2 feet away.

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Location of the sting (body part)*

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How did you find the sting? Were you swimming or wading? What kind of jellyfish was it?

What I did about the sting*

What did you do to make it feel better? Did you see a doctor? Did you pee on it? Tell us the details.

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What were the things you learned from this experience? How would you change it if you could?

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