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Nov 25, 2008 at 11:41 PM
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I have been in pain the past few days. I had a migraine yesterday. But Sunday, I had this what seems to be an insect bite on my left breast. I'm now getting chills and fever. And the bite area is getting bigger.. almost 50 cent piece size and then the redness is spreading( red streaks all around bite area ). Its right on the side so its very hard to type because my arm tends to rub up against it. Its very painful, hot to the touch also. I know I need to go to the doctor. I've been taking advil , but other than that, does anyone know of anything that might help this pain? The advil is hardly touching it.
 
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Nov 26, 2008 at 12:25 AM
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ice? cool washcloth?
you know you need to go to the doctor, but are you actually going?  like tomorrow?
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Nov 26, 2008 at 12:31 AM
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you might want to call someone about this. an E.R. nurse or something. i read a little and it sounds like this kind of reaction to a bug bite is worthy of someone's attention.
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Nov 26, 2008 at 12:55 AM
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Yes I am going tomorrow. Where did you read about it? Just wondering. I'd like to take a look myself.
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Nov 26, 2008 at 09:49 AM
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beth let us know what the dr said hon! that is scarey stuff there!
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Nov 26, 2008 at 09:51 AM
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When you get red lines radiating out from a bite, it needs attention soon. Please don't wait too long.
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Nov 26, 2008 at 10:11 AM
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Thanks guys, getting ready to go to doctor now. It looks better this morning. But still gonna go just in case with the holiday being tomorrow and all. I'll let you know how it goes when I get back.
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Nov 26, 2008 at 10:33 AM
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Beth, glad to hear you're doing better AND that you are off to the Dr.'s. Good luck and let us know.
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Nov 26, 2008 at 10:39 AM
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I agree with everyone Drs is best ...glad you are going let us know.
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Nov 26, 2008 at 01:34 PM
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Just got back from doctors. He put me on a strong antibiotic for cellulitis ( the bug bite has caused this) Told me to keep a good eye on it and if it doesnt get better, I may need to go to the hospital to get IV antibiotic. Keep your fingers crossed I dont have to do that.
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Nov 26, 2008 at 02:09 PM
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((((((((((((( sweetsunshine )))))))))))))))))))
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Nov 26, 2008 at 03:56 PM
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yes hon please keep a close watch on that! that to me is scarey!
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Nov 26, 2008 at 09:45 PM
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...and I hope it isn't on the same side as your 'fork' arm..  Happy Pumpkin Pie Day! (really... why don't we call it what it really is. lol)
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