Oh, so, it wasn't a brown recluse bite.UPDATE

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Oh, so, it wasn't a brown recluse bite.UPDATE Jun 25, 2012 14:31:25 GMT -5

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**Updated with pics on 2nd page**

Went to the doctor again today (http://pandce.proboards.com/index.cgi?action=display&board=ml&thread=23566&page=3#359073 original posting as to why).

Not a brown recluse, thankfully.

But, it was a black widow.

Hooray! And it's almost basketball sized now. On strong steroids and a super round of antibiotics.

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CheshireGrin Senior Member Posts: 6,833 Likes: 3,659	Oh, so, it wasn't a brown recluse bite.UPDATE Jun 25, 2012 14:33:23 GMT -5 Quote Select Post Deselect Post Link to Post Member Give Gift Back to Top Post by CheshireGrin on Jun 25, 2012 14:33:23 GMT -5 Well gosh, that's so much better! LOL, glad to hear you're getting it treated properly though.
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Deleted Posts: 0	Oh, so, it wasn't a brown recluse bite.UPDATE Jun 25, 2012 14:33:25 GMT -5 Quote Select Post Deselect Post Link to Post Member Give Gift Back to Top Post by Deleted on Jun 25, 2012 14:33:25 GMT -5 Holy shit dude. I hope the drugs kick in quick.
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dowagercountess Full Member Posts: 4,378 Likes: 3,353	Oh, so, it wasn't a brown recluse bite.UPDATE Jun 25, 2012 14:33:32 GMT -5 Quote Select Post Deselect Post Link to Post Member Give Gift Back to Top Post by dowagercountess on Jun 25, 2012 14:33:32 GMT -5 JFC. Did you find it yet? Are you ok?
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hbear Full Member Posts: 2,076 Likes: 773	Oh, so, it wasn't a brown recluse bite.UPDATE Jun 25, 2012 14:33:40 GMT -5 Quote Select Post Deselect Post Link to Post Member Give Gift Back to Top Post by hbear on Jun 25, 2012 14:33:40 GMT -5 OMG! How do they know? Do they test the infection somehow? Glad you are on treatment!! Hope you feel better soon!
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gretchenindisguise Elder Posts: 22,336 Likes: 26,018	Oh, so, it wasn't a brown recluse bite.UPDATE Jun 25, 2012 14:33:48 GMT -5 Quote Select Post Deselect Post Link to Post Member Give Gift Back to Top Post by gretchenindisguise on Jun 25, 2012 14:33:48 GMT -5 Wait, basketball?? Not baseball? I need a pip for tihs. and omg.
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mypunkinpie New Member Posts: 0	Oh, so, it wasn't a brown recluse bite.UPDATE Jun 25, 2012 14:34:02 GMT -5 Quote Select Post Deselect Post Link to Post Member Give Gift Back to Top Post by mypunkinpie on Jun 25, 2012 14:34:02 GMT -5 OMGOMGOMGOMG!!! I was horrified at the brown recluse diagnosis but this is worse! OMG, does it hurt? How did they get that it's a black widow and not a BR?
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saraandmichael Full Member Posts: 4,730 Likes: 1,905	Oh, so, it wasn't a brown recluse bite.UPDATE Jun 25, 2012 14:34:07 GMT -5 Quote Select Post Deselect Post Link to Post Member Give Gift Back to Top Post by saraandmichael on Jun 25, 2012 14:34:07 GMT -5 Damn. Are you alright? Have you have your house combed and sprayed?
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scotty Senior Member Posts: 7,537 Likes: 5	Oh, so, it wasn't a brown recluse bite.UPDATE Jun 25, 2012 14:34:16 GMT -5 Quote Select Post Deselect Post Link to Post Member Give Gift Back to Top Post by scotty on Jun 25, 2012 14:34:16 GMT -5 Omg!
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speckledfrog Elder Posts: 23,204 Likes: 25,200	Oh, so, it wasn't a brown recluse bite.UPDATE Jun 25, 2012 14:35:51 GMT -5 Quote Select Post Deselect Post Link to Post Member Give Gift Back to Top Post by speckledfrog on Jun 25, 2012 14:35:51 GMT -5 :-\| Holy shit! You poor thing. What's the recovery process for that?
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MWOS Elder Posts: 12,975 Likes: 31,525	Oh, so, it wasn't a brown recluse bite.UPDATE Jun 25, 2012 14:37:50 GMT -5 Quote Select Post Deselect Post Link to Post Member Give Gift Back to Top Post by MWOS on Jun 25, 2012 14:37:50 GMT -5
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Oh, so, it wasn't a brown recluse bite.UPDATE Jun 25, 2012 14:39:57 GMT -5

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Post by quorra on Jun 25, 2012 14:39:57 GMT -5

I can't PIP until later - I have stuff on it again to keep my pants from rubbing it.

I already had an appointment set up for follow up from Saturday, but I went in earlier. She knew what it was immediately because it's common in this area. She seriously had a book with spider bites and it matched several of the pics.

It's really effing red, still blazing hot, and feels like it is going to burst wide open. She said under no circumstances am I to squeeze it like a pimple, and if it does burst, I need to come in asap (I have another follow up on Wednesday if these meds don't help). I kept circling the spot when it continued to grow and it's about 6 rings wide now. I think Saturday it was 3.

I searched all over the place yesterday and couldn't find anything spider related. I am seriously upset and want to punch something in the face. I had pest control come out on Saturday before this mess really got rolling with my leg, so those spiders can suck it.

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iamali Senior Member Posts: 9,173 Likes: 7,465	Oh, so, it wasn't a brown recluse bite.UPDATE Jun 25, 2012 14:40:15 GMT -5 Quote Select Post Deselect Post Link to Post Member Give Gift Back to Top Post by iamali on Jun 25, 2012 14:40:15 GMT -5 Holy cow. I'm so sorry. I hope it gets better soon and that you went in the other night.
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Oh, so, it wasn't a brown recluse bite.UPDATE Jun 25, 2012 14:41:35 GMT -5

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Jun 25, 2012 14:35:51 GMT -5 speckledfrog said:

Holy shit! You poor thing. What's the recovery process for that?

Depends on when it will react to the antibiotics/steroids. The stuff I was taking Saturday didn't make a change from then to now. When I go back Wednesday, she will reevaluate if I need even stronger medication.

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morgan2004 Junior Member Posts: 529 Likes: 1	Oh, so, it wasn't a brown recluse bite.UPDATE Jun 25, 2012 14:42:59 GMT -5 Quote Select Post Deselect Post Link to Post Member Give Gift Back to Top Post by morgan2004 on Jun 25, 2012 14:42:59 GMT -5 Holy crap! I'm so glad you went to get it checked out.
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janegold Elder Posts: 14,375 Likes: 15,258	Oh, so, it wasn't a brown recluse bite.UPDATE Jun 25, 2012 14:44:33 GMT -5 Quote Select Post Deselect Post Link to Post Member Give Gift Back to Top Post by janegold on Jun 25, 2012 14:44:33 GMT -5 Whoa.
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Oh, so, it wasn't a brown recluse bite.UPDATE Jun 25, 2012 14:47:15 GMT -5

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Post by missyny on Jun 25, 2012 14:47:15 GMT -5

oh.
my
godddddddddd!

is this better news or worse? I don't even know! Both sound horrifying!! i woke up this morning with a big mosquito bite and thought of you. I was going to complain about my stupid itching and then i just shut right the eff up b/c i cannot imagine what you're going through!!!!

hope it goes away FAST!!!!!!

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HiC Senior Member Posts: 5,370 Likes: 2,004	Oh, so, it wasn't a brown recluse bite.UPDATE Jun 25, 2012 14:47:18 GMT -5 Quote Select Post Deselect Post Link to Post Member Give Gift Back to Top Post by HiC on Jun 25, 2012 14:47:18 GMT -5 where the hell do you live??!!
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speckledfrog Elder Posts: 23,204 Likes: 25,200	Oh, so, it wasn't a brown recluse bite.UPDATE Jun 25, 2012 14:49:07 GMT -5 Quote Select Post Deselect Post Link to Post Member Give Gift Back to Top Post by speckledfrog on Jun 25, 2012 14:49:07 GMT -5 I've found black widows in my garage, in the corner near the outside garage door. You may want to check out that area. I really hope these meds do the trick for you!
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firedancer49 Full Member Posts: 3,830 Likes: 755	Oh, so, it wasn't a brown recluse bite.UPDATE Jun 25, 2012 14:50:00 GMT -5 Quote Select Post Deselect Post Link to Post Member Give Gift Back to Top Post by firedancer49 on Jun 25, 2012 14:50:00 GMT -5 OMG. OMG. OMG. I'm so glad you went in. But, which is worse? Are both AS bad?
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Oh, so, it wasn't a brown recluse bite.UPDATE Jun 25, 2012 14:57:22 GMT -5

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Jun 25, 2012 14:49:47 GMT -5 @tambcat said:

Please tell me you are nowhere near Florida or I won't be able to sleep tonight.

I wish I could say that....

I don't know if this is better or worse. But either way, spiders didn't use to bother me when they were just crawling around outside, but now I'm gonna smash 'em all when I see them.

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Kit Senior Member Posts: 9,595 Likes: 4,691	Oh, so, it wasn't a brown recluse bite.UPDATE Jun 25, 2012 14:57:49 GMT -5 Quote Select Post Deselect Post Link to Post Member Give Gift Back to Top Post by Kit on Jun 25, 2012 14:57:49 GMT -5 OMG. I'm glad you're getting treatment and hope you feel better soon!
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hbear Full Member Posts: 2,076 Likes: 773	Oh, so, it wasn't a brown recluse bite.UPDATE Jun 25, 2012 15:19:23 GMT -5 Quote Select Post Deselect Post Link to Post Member Give Gift Back to Top Post by hbear on Jun 25, 2012 15:19:23 GMT -5 :-( Google images is HORRIFYING! I really hope these meds work fast for you!
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RobotLegs Full Member Posts: 1,308	Oh, so, it wasn't a brown recluse bite.UPDATE Jun 25, 2012 15:19:46 GMT -5 Quote Select Post Deselect Post Link to Post Member Give Gift Back to Top Post by RobotLegs on Jun 25, 2012 15:19:46 GMT -5 Oh shit, glad you are alive.
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eb777888 Elder Posts: 38,374 Likes: 41,408	Oh, so, it wasn't a brown recluse bite.UPDATE Jun 25, 2012 15:21:20 GMT -5 Quote Select Post Deselect Post Link to Post Member Give Gift Back to Top Post by eb777888 on Jun 25, 2012 15:21:20 GMT -5 Holy shit, dude. I'm sorry. I'm glad you went to the doctor when you did!
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partiallysunny Elder Posts: 12,543 Likes: 5,130	Oh, so, it wasn't a brown recluse bite.UPDATE Jun 25, 2012 15:22:29 GMT -5 Quote Select Post Deselect Post Link to Post Member Give Gift Back to Top Post by partiallysunny on Jun 25, 2012 15:22:29 GMT -5 Holy shit!
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jssymom14 Full Member Posts: 4,871 Likes: 3,007	Oh, so, it wasn't a brown recluse bite.UPDATE Jun 25, 2012 15:24:39 GMT -5 via the ProBoards App Quote Select Post Deselect Post Link to Post Member Give Gift Back to Top Post by jssymom14 on Jun 25, 2012 15:24:39 GMT -5 Smash all the spiders hulk style from now on!!
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papie Elder Posts: 27,466 Likes: 31,394	Oh, so, it wasn't a brown recluse bite.UPDATE Jun 25, 2012 15:46:43 GMT -5 Quote Select Post Deselect Post Link to Post Member Give Gift Back to Top Post by papie on Jun 25, 2012 15:46:43 GMT -5 :-( You poor thing! (((hugs)))
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