Thread: Anyone have experience with bug bites/spider bites?

Yesterday I got bit or stung by something. No biggie. Swelled up about the size of a half dollar- that happens when something gets ya. Today there is about a 4 inch line leading from the red bump traveling up my arm. Googled it and the people from google had all different things to say. The most predominant one was go to urgent care immediately as the red line is the venom moving up my arm and if it gets to my heart it could potentially be game over.....I feel fine and thinking this is not that extreme but.....ive never had anything liek this before either.


Anyone ever have this or have any experience.

No, we have nothing like that in the old world.

Rip


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I asked my girlfriend and she said don't go to the internet for advice, go to a doctor. So there's that, lol.

ah yes she would be a good source. And that is what I was worried about. Damn american spiders.


Do you have black widows in england Dave?

Could be blood poisoning, seriously..... go see a doctor if its coming from a bite. Could be an allergic reaction more than the p oison itself, either way, could be VERY serious if not caught with plenty of advance.

Thanks Rav....That is the consensus echoed by pretty much all. So I guess its time to head on down there. Was really hoping someone had had it happen and it was just a bite and no big deal. Shitty and thanks guys.

Go to the DR and get on antibiotics.

Yea, dont mess around with shit like that. Go to the doctor to be sure.

Should probably amputate just to be sure.

The thing about infections, venom, etc. is that time is of the essence. So basically you're a total dipshit for even asking the question and not going straight to the doctor. This isn't toughing out a broken arm - it's something that's actively attacking your body and still is.

Originally Posted by Buff

The thing about infections, venom, etc. is that time is of the essence. So basically you're a total dipshit for even asking the question and not going straight to the doctor. This isn't toughing out a broken arm - it's something that's actively attacking your body and still is.

Here's your daily dose of tough love U29

My friend got bit by a spider but waited too long to do anything about it. His leg still hurts and there's basically a hole there and it's been over 6 months. It's healing but very slowly. I would go to the doctor just in case.

A spider bit my dick one time when I was younger and it swelled up pretty huge. It was like a tuna can.

You got bit by a spider (or something) and thought to yourself "I'll ask BF"? Man. Natural selection hasn't done shit.