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OT doctors- How serious is a Brown Recluse update Pg-5 Spider Bite?
Posted on 5/14/14 at 4:21 pm
Posted on 5/14/14 at 4:21 pm
I have a bite of some sort on my calf, I was in the warehouse wear I work moving some stuff that hasn't been moved in years. I saw several spiders and actually had to slap one off my arm but I didn't see any of them near my leg. Nevertheless when I got home I had a red bite mark which is now inflamed around the edges and it looks like there is a hole in the middle. Any help would be appreciated, Should I go to the hospital or can I wait til tomorrow afternoon and see my doctor.
This post was edited on 5/18/14 at 12:41 pm
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Posted on 5/14/14 at 4:21 pm to bencoleman
MERS
Posted on 5/14/14 at 4:22 pm to bencoleman
quote:
I have a bite of some sort on my calf, I was in the warehouse wear I work moving some stuff that hasn't been moved in years. I saw several spiders and actually had to slap one off my arm but I didn't see any of them near my leg. Nevertheless when I got home I had a red bite mark which is now inflamed around the edges and it looks like there is a hole in the middle. Any help would be appreciated, Should I go to the hospital or can I wait til tomorrow afternoon and see my doctor.
You don't even need a doctor. Rub some benadryl and antibiotic cream on it, put a bandaid and wait a week. If it's getting worse and you see streaking, get to a doc.
Posted on 5/14/14 at 4:23 pm to bencoleman
you ain't gonna die,but you should have it looked at, and if it was a br, it will leave a mark
Posted on 5/14/14 at 4:23 pm to bencoleman
Very serious. No joking. But the earlier you get them treated, the better. I know a guy that thought it was a pimple, and popped it. Waited days to go to the doctor. Turned out to be Brown Recluse bite, and he almost lost his hand.
Seriously, I would go to the hospital now through the ER, tell them to check it out.
Seriously, I would go to the hospital now through the ER, tell them to check it out.
Posted on 5/14/14 at 4:23 pm to bencoleman
it could be a staph infection.
go to the doc and get some Bactrim DS. Its a strong antibiotic they give for dog and spider bites.
go to the doc and get some Bactrim DS. Its a strong antibiotic they give for dog and spider bites.
Posted on 5/14/14 at 4:24 pm to bencoleman
You would know by now if a brown recluse bit you... Trust me.
This post was edited on 5/14/14 at 4:25 pm
Posted on 5/14/14 at 4:24 pm to bencoleman
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I have a bite of some sort on my calf,
My grandmother had what I can only describe as a hole on the back of her calf from a Brown Recluse bite. It was the size of a half dollar and about a 1/4 deep. The best way to describe it is imagine someone took a small spoon and just scooped out a spot on her calf. That's what it looked like.
Posted on 5/14/14 at 4:25 pm to bencoleman
Is it weeping?
Posted on 5/14/14 at 4:25 pm to Festus
quote:
Very serious. No joking. But the earlier you get them treated, the better. I know a guy that thought it was a pimple, and popped it. Waited days to go to the doctor. Turned out to be Brown Recluse bite, and he almost lost his hand. Seriously, I would go to the hospital now through the ER, tell them to check it out.
the necrosis reaction isn't as common as a lot of people believe it is, but yeah. this probably isn't something to take lightly. it may be a good idea to seek treatment.
also, draw a circle in marker around the swelling so you can see if and how fast it is getting bigger.
Posted on 5/14/14 at 4:26 pm to bencoleman
Necrosis would probably be occurring
ETA: the guy above me sounds like he know more than I do
ETA: the guy above me sounds like he know more than I do
This post was edited on 5/14/14 at 4:28 pm
Posted on 5/14/14 at 4:26 pm to bencoleman
please for the love of god do not post pics
Posted on 5/14/14 at 4:26 pm to bencoleman
Take a sharpie marker and outline where it is inflamed and red to, if the patch grows ALOT go to the doctor. I have been bit by 2 in my life, never went to doc, self medicated it. Just keep and eye on it 
This post was edited on 5/14/14 at 4:28 pm
Posted on 5/14/14 at 4:27 pm to bencoleman
If it's a brownnie go to the doctors NOW.
Some guy I used to work with still to this day has a giant chunk of missing flesh under his skin from one of those.
I'd rather get bit by a rattlesnake I think.
Some guy I used to work with still to this day has a giant chunk of missing flesh under his skin from one of those.
I'd rather get bit by a rattlesnake I think.
Posted on 5/14/14 at 4:27 pm to bencoleman
Most "spider bites" are actually staph infections.
Go to a doc in the box, get some abx
Go to a doc in the box, get some abx
Posted on 5/14/14 at 4:27 pm to Displaced
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the necrosis reaction
the only three people I know that have been bitten all have quarter size scars, but that's only three
Posted on 5/14/14 at 4:29 pm to 777Tiger
most "spider bites" are simple staph infections
however, the apoptosis associated with a true BR envenomation is nasty and rapidly progressive.
however, the apoptosis associated with a true BR envenomation is nasty and rapidly progressive.
Posted on 5/14/14 at 4:29 pm to bencoleman
I had one on my arm, it wasn't one of those flesh eating scenarios, but it never would heal. The dermatologist excised the area and stitched it up.
Posted on 5/14/14 at 4:31 pm to bencoleman
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How serious is a Brown Recluse Spider Bite?
Serious enough to burn that fricking warehouse you work at to the ground.
A serious spider bite is one of my worst fears. shite freaks me out just thinking about it.
Posted on 5/14/14 at 4:31 pm to bencoleman
If it starts to look like this, rub some
Preparation-H on it and you should be good:
Preparation-H on it and you should be good:
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