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Harriett RichardGot a spider or misquisto bite this past weekend. No fever but 3 bites on lymphedema arm and one on other arm. Fortunately-swollen lymph node, unfortunately-left arm is swollen. Using Benadryl & cortisone cream. The bite area circles are beginning to... moreGot a spider or misquisto bite this past weekend. No fever but 3 bites on lymphedema arm and one on other arm. Fortunately-swollen lymph node, unfortunately-left arm is swollen. Using Benadryl & cortisone cream. The bite area circles are beginning to harden. I plan on calling my regular dr today. Sometime soon because they really itch!!!! Any suggestions?????#itreallyitches #ihopetofeelbettertomorrow#lymphedema#hardeningless
Harriett RichardThanks for the concern, Margaret. The dr gave me two prescriptions one antibiotic the other is a cream to rub into the bites. He said to call tomorrow if no progress. But the area is no longer warm or so itchy. The lymph node under my arm appears to be... moreThanks for the concern, Margaret. The dr gave me two prescriptions one antibiotic the other is a cream to rub into the bites. He said to call tomorrow if no progress. But the area is no longer warm or so itchy. The lymph node under my arm appears to be shrinking also. Unfortunately, he didn’t think the swelling in my arm with lymphedema would go down.
