spiderbite

[Lilou]

If it were me, I'd at least take some anti-histamine (Benadryl or Claritin, both available OTC). Benadryl tends to make most people sleepy though. That should reduce most of the swelling within 48 hours. Also topical hydrocortisone for the itch (also OTC).

I've never heard of Lyme Disease being transmitted by spider bites, never the less, a round of antibiotics is not a bad idea if you can get some.

 

[Tracy Anne]

If it were me, I'd at least take some anti-histamine (Benadryl or Claritin, both available OTC). Benadryl tends to make most people sleepy though. That should reduce most of the swelling within 48 hours. Also topical hydrocortisone for the itch (also OTC).

I've never heard of Lyme Disease being transmitted by spider bites, never the less, a round of antibiotics is not a bad idea if you can get some.

That is sensible advice to take the antihistamine at least. Hydrocortisone cream is something that I always have a supply of too. It may help.

davey72 you sound robust! I would be lying down complaining and taking everything to relieve it.

 

[Tracy Anne]

I was bit by what i presume was a spider yesterday. Yesterday morning about this time i was collecting grasses, and weeds to feed my pigs. I felt a sting, and pain inside my wrist. a few hours later ther was something like a zit on my wrist which i popped. Black puss came out. Upon waking, and scratching all night my forearm is pretty swollen about six inches down from my wrist and the bite. I am also feeling achy, or like i have a mild flu, and sore in the joints. Speaking to the hospital, they figure i need to go, but of course they would say that. Another person says it will go away on its own. This happened in central Alberta, so there arent many spiders to choose from. I am wondering what i should do?

EDIT: not sure if this should have been in the health thread.

Yes see a doctor because black puss is not a good sign.
For the scratching and itchiness, I've had very good success with a 50/50 mixture of neem oil and tea tree oil applied right on the bite. This especially works well for fire ant bites and spider bites.
Keep us updated.

I find neem oil in cream form good for itching. Didnt think to combine it with tree tree.

 

[davey72]

I forgot to add that i did take Reactine for it, as it was the alternative to benadryl which would have made me sleepy. It did not do a thing, but it made me sleepy anyways.