Spider Bite

[Lugnut]

Originally Posted by FireBuff40

Just had a quick question, I had wrapped the bite area last night, there was no blood around the area, this morning I woke up and there was blood all over the bandage and I was in pain all night, more than I was last night. My mom and girlfriend put peroxide, neosporin and gold bond on the bite and bite area last night, is this something I should be worried about, the bite area is still the size of a softball.

Yes. You should have gone to the docs as soon as you realized you couldn't control the swelling.

Head to the doctor as soon as you can (Or right NOW if you see any discoloration/lines.) I've seen some nasty spider bites down here where removing extra flesh was necessary to treat. Go get it looked at.

[MMDad (Premo)]

Originally Posted by Lugnut

I've seen some nasty spider bites down here where removing extra flesh was necessary to treat.

I know someone who got gangrene. They had to do a lot of cutting, but at least they saved the leg.

[baileydog]

Originally Posted by FireBuff40

Noticed it yesterday morning, now the swelling has grown big as a softball on my left leg, I thought it was a mosquito bite at first, but have never had one this big before, I went to the pharmacy and asked them what they think it was, and they definately said spider bite, came home and looked up bites on the net, and it matches some of the pics. If it gets bigger, I'm definately going to a doctor or the hospital. Has anyone seen one like this before, sorry if the pics are blurry, took them from my cell...

Several years ago a I had gotten bit by something. Red circle appeared a few days later. I took an ink pen and drew a cicle around the red so I could keep an eye on how much it changed each day. Doctors told me that was a great idea to do. Turned out it was Lyme desease. Get out your pen and keep track. good luck, thats a pretty ugly bite and brown recluse are big there.

[morningbell]

Originally Posted by baileydog

Several years ago a I had gotten bit by something. Red circle appeared a few days later. I took an ink pen and drew a cicle around the red so I could keep an eye on how much it changed each day. Doctors told me that was a great idea to do. Turned out it was Lyme desease. Get out your pen and keep track. good luck, thats a pretty ugly bite and brown recluse are big there.

An important misconception about Lyme Disease..... Erythema chronicum migrans refers to the rash often (though not always) seen in the early stage of Lyme disease. It can appear anywhere from one day to one month after a tick bite.

Be advised.

[CalvertNewbie]

Originally Posted by bcp

in this area the only spiders to really worry about are the African American Widow, (didnt want to sound racist by saying black) and the brown recluse
brown recluse is not native here, but it does like to hitchike and that makes it more likely to be found around airports, bus stations and military bases.

You are too funny, bcp. I see you're trying to be more politically correct!

[CalvertNewbie]

Originally Posted by FireBuff40

Just had a quick question, I had wrapped the bite area last night, there was no blood around the area, this morning I woke up and there was blood all over the bandage and I was in pain all night, more than I was last night. My mom and girlfriend put peroxide, neosporin and gold bond on the bite and bite area last night, is this something I should be worried about, the bite area is still the size of a softball.

It's better to be safe, than sorry. If I were in your situation, I'd go to get it checked out right away. Don't take the chance because you don't know what bit you. Keep us posted and good luck!

Just got home from the hospital, had surgery on my leg, it was badly infected, they said that I came at a good time, even though they didnt put me too sleep they did numb my leg before the needles and incision.......

[Lugnut]

Originally Posted by FireBuff40

Just got home from the hospital, had surgery on my leg, it was badly infected, they said that I came at a good time, even though they didnt put me too sleep they did numb my leg before the needles and incision.......

Glad to hear you're alright. Now go think up a better story for the scars!

[Mousebaby (Premo)]

Originally Posted by FireBuff40

Just got home from the hospital, had surgery on my leg, it was badly infected, they said that I came at a good time, even though they didnt put me too sleep they did numb my leg before the needles and incision.......

Dang!!! Did they say what it was?? I mean besides infection!

[basher]

Originally Posted by FireBuff40

Noticed it yesterday morning, now the swelling has grown big as a softball on my left leg, I thought it was a mosquito bite at first, but have never had one this big before, I went to the pharmacy and asked them what they think it was, and they definately said spider bite, came home and looked up bites on the net, and it matches some of the pics. If it gets bigger, I'm definately going to a doctor or the hospital. Has anyone seen one like this before, sorry if the pics are blurry, took them from my cell...

I think picture #1 is your left nipple