Possible spider bite?
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Possible spider bite?
For the past three days Ive had a nasty red mark on my foot that measures 3/4" x 1." Its about an inch above my middle toe. When i first noticed it, it itched non stop. The next day it hurt. It was a achey-stingy kind of pain if that makes sense. It didnt hurt that bad really. It also secreted puss or something everywhere where it was red. Today, it dosnt hurt or itch but its a darker red.
Should i get it checked out? The only reason i ask is cause ive noticed a lot of nasty spiders recently and i never really get a rash or bad reaction like this. I also know what they have to do to brown recluse bites. The problem with that is theres no meat underneath the skin on my foot, its bone and veins. What do you guys think?
Should i get it checked out? The only reason i ask is cause ive noticed a lot of nasty spiders recently and i never really get a rash or bad reaction like this. I also know what they have to do to brown recluse bites. The problem with that is theres no meat underneath the skin on my foot, its bone and veins. What do you guys think?
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Well, two possible outcomes. Either it will heal by itself and go away, or it will get worse. If you let it go long enough without it getting better, you will lose your foot.
If that isn't enough reason to go to a doc, I don't know what is.
If that isn't enough reason to go to a doc, I don't know what is.
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Pus=infection. I hope you aren't seeing any red streaks heading up your foot. That is a bad sign.
Had a scraped knuckle (we all get 'em) get infected once. They were concerned that I might lose a finger because I didn't act when the first warning signs appeared and the infection spread rapidly.
Had a scraped knuckle (we all get 'em) get infected once. They were concerned that I might lose a finger because I didn't act when the first warning signs appeared and the infection spread rapidly.
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I got bit by a black widow once and it swelled up the size of a golfball in my forearm. I still have a scar from it. I never went to the doctor but should have.
Listen to the folks above - see a doctor. If you have a fever - go to the emergency room.
Listen to the folks above - see a doctor. If you have a fever - go to the emergency room.
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Originally Posted by Keepin It Real
keep on keepin on
It actually looks better than it did in the morning for some reason. Its a lighter shade and its starting to go away i believe.
Nonetheless you guys scared me and im going to get it checked out.
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Sounds like a Recluse or Hobo spider bite.
These types of bites leave a cone shaped cavity in the flesh. You say there is no meat where the bite is. So that means the cone will extend down into the meat between the bones which could be worse.
At best you have an infected bite, puss and red. At worst you have an infected Recluse or Hobo bite which will cause some serious scaring and possible complications. Our neighbor had these bites and they are nasty and leave permanent scars about as big as a quarter and fairly deep.
If you see red veins moving up your leg or foot, you are in serious trouble, blood poisoning. Either way, having it checked out is the wise move.
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These types of bites leave a cone shaped cavity in the flesh. You say there is no meat where the bite is. So that means the cone will extend down into the meat between the bones which could be worse.
At best you have an infected bite, puss and red. At worst you have an infected Recluse or Hobo bite which will cause some serious scaring and possible complications. Our neighbor had these bites and they are nasty and leave permanent scars about as big as a quarter and fairly deep.
If you see red veins moving up your leg or foot, you are in serious trouble, blood poisoning. Either way, having it checked out is the wise move.
Good Luck,
Jim Henderson
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Originally Posted by I6power
Just to let you guys know, dont do a google image search for recluse bites. I just lost my appetite.
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Here is an old thread on the brown recluse, I remembered posting to one. https://www.ford-trucks.com/forums/5...recluse+spyderSpyder bites are nothing to fool around with, I still have my scar.......
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Originally Posted by I6power
Just to let you guys know, dont do a google image search for recluse bites. I just lost my appetite.