NotSoObvious Posted July 30, 2011 Share Posted July 30, 2011 Oh dear. We just moved from Utah to Virginia. There are SO many bugs here!!!! I have never seen most of these bugs. Two days ago we were at the pool and my leg itched. I scratched it and found what looked like a mosquito bite. I didn't think much about it because I've had lots of those bites. It was a little raised bump that was a whitish color and it itched. Well, by that night there was a red, raised rash around the area, about 2 inches in diameter. I was a little concerned and took a Benadryl. It kept getting bigger yesterday, although the redness was getting lighter. Last night it was the size of the palm of my hand. This morning it is still big, but much, much lighter and looks like it is going away. Is this pretty normal??? We don't have an established doctor out here yet, which is why I didn't just pop on in. I also feel silly for going in for a bug bite. Any advice? Does anyone else react to certain insects this way?? What could have bit me??? THANKS! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JFSinIL Posted July 30, 2011 Share Posted July 30, 2011 I had the occasional mosquito bite growing up in S. Calif. - in Illinois I used to get huge hives at the site of the bite for the first few years after moving here. It sounds like you got a hive. Topical anti-itch cream and Benadryl by mouth are about all that you can do. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mama Geek Posted July 30, 2011 Share Posted July 30, 2011 I am not sure about the particular bug bite, but keep some afterbite in your purse. It is mostly ammonia and if you get it on shortly after getting a bite or a sting it makes a big difference. I do know that horseflies tend to hang around pools but I've never had a reaction that bad from one. My mom really has major reactions to bug bites and the afterbite makes a big difference to her. She has to get it on almost immediately though. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
shea Posted July 30, 2011 Share Posted July 30, 2011 (edited) My son has similar reactions to fire ant bites. Edited July 30, 2011 by suenc Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jen3kids Posted July 30, 2011 Share Posted July 30, 2011 It was probably a mosquito bite. I react to them in exactly the same way. Starts out small and then a huge red welt that is warm to the touch. I never used to react to any bites or stings, but now I do. I don't know if it just me getting older or the bugs getting nastier!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mommaduck Posted July 30, 2011 Share Posted July 30, 2011 Is it seeping? If so, then it could be a spider bite. Either way, I'd go to the first aid section of Walmart (or a pharmacy) and pick up some PRID. It's a drawing salve that works wonders. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Onceuponatime Posted July 30, 2011 Share Posted July 30, 2011 I am not sure about the particular bug bite, but keep some afterbite in your purse. It is mostly ammonia and if you get it on shortly after getting a bite or a sting it makes a big difference. I do know that horseflies tend to hang around pools but I've never had a reaction that bad from one. My mom really has major reactions to bug bites and the afterbite makes a big difference to her. She has to get it on almost immediately though. Yep. Virginia. Pool. Horsefly. Happens all the time here. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
NotSoObvious Posted July 30, 2011 Author Share Posted July 30, 2011 Wonderful! Thanks so much everyone. Yes, it was warm to the touch, too! (No, not oozing or anything. I can't even see the bite mark anymore. There is no sore. I don't think it was a spider- fingers crossed!) It's almost gone now. What a bizarre experience. I've never had a reaction like that to anything! At least I know what to expect now. Thanks!!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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