Hi, I had really bad Lyme in 2001 and I have been better. This morning I woke up with about 8 "mosquito" type bites, but one bite has a bruised ring around it. It is about 1 inch in diameter. What should I do? I am freaky out.
Posted by sixgoofykids (Member # 11141) on :
Yikes! I would take a picture of it and call your LLMD just to be safe.
Posted by pini (Member # 1405) on :
My doctor is no longer practicing and I spoke with my family doctor, he thinks since I have other bites, one bite has a broken capillary. He said I can see his assosciate tomorrow.
Since I posted, my face started to turn bright red. This happens when I eat shellfish, but I have not eaten shellfish.
My husband wants me to take Benedryl, but I am still worried.
Posted by Lymetoo (Member # 743) on :
I sure hope it turns out OK, pini. Any chance you were bitten by fleas or ticks?
Posted by pini (Member # 1405) on :
I don't think so, I do not have pets or around pets.
Posted by Haley (Member # 22008) on :
I second what SGK says. Take a picture. If it turns out to be something more serious you can show the picture of the bite.
Posted by Rumigirl (Member # 15091) on :
Hmmm. Sounds like maybe you need another LLMD. And maybe take doxy in a high enough dose (200 mg twice a day) for 4-6 weeks to make sure.
Let us know what happens! That's rather alarming. You know, contrary to popular belief, Lyme can be transmitted through other biting insects, too, like mosquitos.
Posted by pini (Member # 1405) on :
Thank you for your responses. I did take a picture. Of course my family doctor is not concerned. She said it looks worse than it is.
Posted by Pinelady (Member # 18524) on :
The longer you wait to treat the longer it has to disseminate into your body.
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