After waking with my face swollen and numb I worried about having to meet my German girlfriends at Lake Orta. But after multiple anti-histamines my face recovered just in time - well at least the swelling - I remained numb for an entire day. NOTE: Be prepared for medical emergencies. It is better to have it and not need it then need it an not have it. Traveling with my sister brought me to ease. She basically had a pharmacy with her. Nurses take vacations but bring their work with them.
All in all we had an amazing trip. I highly recommend everyone get away and enjoy life in Italy.