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I just have to bring this up... Seeing on a jellyfish sting is a myth. Actually, it might make it worse. Although, I understand the use of the myth for the storyline. However, lots of people take what they read at face value.
Treatments for Jellyfish sting:
*Remove visible tentacles with fine tweezers. Pluck them out carefully if you can see them. Don’t try to rub them off.
*Wash tentacles off with sea water and not fresh water. Fresh water may actually trigger the release of more venom if any tentacles still remain on the skin.
*Apply a pain-relieving ointment like lidocaine to the sting, or take an over-the-counter painkiller like ibuprofen (Advil).
*Use an oral or topical antihistamine like diphenhydramine (Benadryl) if you think you may be allergic to the sting.
*Do not rub your skin with a towel, or apply a pressure bandage to the sting.
*Rinse and soak the sting with hot water to reduce the burning sensation. Taking a hot shower right away, and keeping a stream of hot water on your skin for at least 20 minutes, may be helpful. The water should be around 110 to 113°F (43 to 45°C). Remember to remove tentacles first before doing this.
*Get to a hospital immediately if you have a severe or life-threatening reaction to a jellyfish sting. A more serious reaction will need to be treated with jellyfish antivenin. This is only available at hospitals.
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