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Insect Bite Relief

Frosted Cake — Mon, 15 Feb 2016 21:56:10 GMT

I got bit by something yesterday while pulling weeds in my yard. It's right between my thumb & index finger. The hand itches and is slightly swollen in that area.

I've used ice, benedryl lotion, vineager, but it's still swollen. Gosh, never been bit on the hand before. Could have been ants or something else.

Just curious if anyone has any good remedies to try.

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ECBG — Mon, 15 Feb 2016 22:02:32 GMT

Did you call the doctor? It usually takes two days for treatment to really get in your system. The benedryl should have caused a slight change by this morning. I'd take oral benedryl it does a more through job.

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Frosted Cake — Mon, 15 Feb 2016 22:04:44 GMT

Can't take it orally unfortunately, I can't take anything that is like a antihistamine or of that nature.

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Krimpette — Mon, 15 Feb 2016 22:08:57 GMT

When I had a bite that concerned me, I went to one of the local "urgent care" clinics. They prescribed a topical ointment which did the trick. Are you anywhere near one of those clinics?

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Frosted Cake — Mon, 15 Feb 2016 22:15:26 GMT

No, unfortunately not. I also don't have the best insurance at this time. So, it would be expensive.

I put some Arnica ointment on it and will see if that helps. I can use my hand and all, but it's swelled a bit.

I know I had ant bites on my ankles once and they took days to finally not be inflamed.

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on the bay — Mon, 15 Feb 2016 22:16:19 GMT

I use any generic first aid triple action antiseptic spray- I think the brand name is bacitrin, but any are good.And then I put polysporin on it with a bandaid

The worst bite I ever had was taken care of with a good spray of this-only once did I have to spray next day.

But if this doesn't do the trick I would head to the dr or urgent care.

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Campion — Mon, 15 Feb 2016 22:19:59 GMT

It's probably an allergic reaction to a bite or even your weeds. You should wear gloves from now on, yes, I know they don't feel so comfortable

Since you can't take an antihistamine like Benedry internally, and since you won't go see a doctor, I suggest you ice it continually until the swelling goes down.

I use tea tree oil to stop the itching of mosquito bites, but people have reactions to it. It's the only thing that works on my mosquito bites--I'm allergic to the mosquito protein that is an anticoagulant (keeps the blood flowing so they can drink their fill.)

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Frosted Cake — Mon, 15 Feb 2016 22:28:17 GMT

Good idea about the gloves! I just saw the darn weeds and had to pull them and it got out of hand, I couldn't stop!

Now you have to be so cautious about bug bites.

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on the bay — Mon, 15 Feb 2016 22:28:26 GMT

@Campion

ick-thats pretty creepy-I never knew that!

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Shelbelle — Mon, 15 Feb 2016 22:38:40 GMT

After Bite pen works pretty good for me.

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shaggygirl — Mon, 15 Feb 2016 22:42:19 GMT

If you have any meat tenderizer make a paste of it mixed with water or vinegar, apply it and let it stay there for about 20 minutes then rinse off. If you have no meat tenderizer just put the vinegar on it, sometimes that by itself gives relief.

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Moonchilde — Tue, 16 Feb 2016 00:04:43 GMT

@Krimpette wrote:
When I had a bite that concerned me, I went to one of the local "urgent care" clinics. They prescribed a topical ointment which did the trick. Are you anywhere near one of those clinics?

I did similar with an allergic rash. My doctor prescribed a cortisone cream of a higher percentage than can be bought OTC, and it did work while the OTC wasn't strong enough.

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Moonchilde — Tue, 16 Feb 2016 00:05:27 GMT

@Shelbelle wrote:
After Bite pen works pretty good for me.

Yes. That's worth a try.

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tkins — Tue, 16 Feb 2016 00:24:39 GMT

@Frosted Cake wrote:
I got bit by something yesterday while pulling weeds in my yard. It's right between my thumb & index finger. The hand itches and is slightly swollen in that area.

I've used ice, benedryl lotion, vineager, but it's still swollen. Gosh, never been bit on the hand before. Could have been ants or something else.

Just curious if anyone has any good remedies to try.

Hi Frosted Cake,

Odd as it sounds, I have use preparation h on bug bites and it worked really well (I did double check to make sure it was ok to use for that before I tried it). I know what you mean about weeds, they are like peanuts, you can't stop with one and it seems that for every one weed you pull, ten more suddenly appear. Lots of good suggestions, hopefully you will find some relief.

tkins

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VaBelle35 — Tue, 16 Feb 2016 01:22:53 GMT

I'm a big fan of calendula oil on anything that's itchy and red. Works immediately on me.

That said, if it gets worse or doesn't go away, you really should go to a dermatologist and have it looked at.

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Tinkrbl44 — Tue, 16 Feb 2016 04:56:03 GMT

@Frosted Cake wrote:
I got bit by something yesterday while pulling weeds in my yard. It's right between my thumb & index finger. The hand itches and is slightly swollen in that area.

I've used ice, benedryl lotion, vineager, but it's still swollen. Gosh, never been bit on the hand before. Could have been ants or something else.

Just curious if anyone has any good remedies to try.

Oh gees .... I got an insect bite about 10 years ago that drove me insane!! I went to the drug store twice, trying to find something to give me relief. I tried the usual stuff.

Fifteen dollars and 4 remedies later I tried a paste of baking soda and water .... the itching stopped almost immediately. whew!

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tedEbear — Tue, 16 Feb 2016 05:00:28 GMT

AFTER BITE, for sure!!!!!!!!!!!

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Susan-QVC — Tue, 16 Feb 2016 13:34:27 GMT

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VaBelle35 — Tue, 16 Feb 2016 14:15:18 GMT

Well, speaking for myself, as someone who does benefits for a company of 100,000 employees, I will tell you that more than one bug bite has sent someone to the hospital with a life-threatening reaction.

And one person was hospitalized, operated on twice and in rehab for 6 months after a spider bite that he ignored until it took over his leg.

Insect bites can be serious and lead to complications.

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Brittany-QVC — Tue, 16 Feb 2016 14:26:54 GMT

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