I got bit by a tick last week right on my ass , when that happens it takes months to heal and itches like crazy .
This tick, did he buy you a drink? Has he called since?
MtD
Just make very, very sure that you don't have a staff infection.
I have to wear repellent when outdoors because the bugs really go for me for some reason .One good thing I can say about the winters in the North is that below zero weather kills off a lot of bugs. Unlike the "winter" here in SC that barely even went below 30, and has left us with a zillion bugs.
I got bit by a tick last week right on my ass , when that happens it takes months to heal and itches like crazy .
The weathers getting nicer, and it seems the insects are out to get me, my body isn't dealing with them the way it use to,
my whole arm and/or leg have swollen up where I've been bit, and the flesh feels very warm almost feverish like, can this be caused by HIV?
Anyone have similar reaction?, any feed back would be appreciated!
Thanks!
gonzo
I invested in one of those Off clip-on things-I hope it works!hey G! I keep seeing the commercials about those and was reading about them too (deet, Avon skin so soft, something else and the metofluthrin in the cli-on are the chemicals that work against being bit). let us know what you think of that clip-on. Though that means you'll have to go play outside again and risk getting bit. LOL
Actually, now that I think of it, when my CD4 was low I don't remember having as severe of a reaction.
Hi Gonzo,
I've always been an attractant for mosquitoes and certain skin types are zeroed in on more than others.
What I've noticed since becoming positive is the bite sites swell ENORMOUSLY and subside somewhat faster than before, but do get hot to the touch and sometimes rather hard.
wow, more responses, Thank's for your posts!
From all of these responses I gather some of us do get a more intense reaction after being undetectable/ on meds.
I been HIV+ since the summer of '90, and I never had reactions like this to insect bites until recently, guess it's something else I'll have to adapt to.
The allergy tabs really helped with the itch, and knocked me out too-so I slept better than I usually do.
And the clear calamine lotion was a god send, thanks for the advice.
Glad you're doing better. I do understand the Neosporin use---once the skin is raw, it's better spread thin than thick is what I wanted to pass along.
Em
Just John: did your clinic blame it on "reconstitution syndrome"
makes outdoor cruising in the summer a really bitch
A doc just talked about some HIVers having more of a bad response from allergies or insect bites.
http://www.thebody.com/Forums/AIDS/SideEffects/Current/Q209182.html
but with 15 minutes outdoors I can expect no less than 10+ mosquito bites.here in SC, wherever I miss spraying the Off-spray will be the place that gets bit within minutes - every time. I now have a bottle by every door and spray whenever I step outside. Surround the pool, I burn 4 tiki torches with citronella fuel and burn 2 citronella candles.
I don't know if it's strictly HIV related, but it sounds nasty.can i take anti histamine im on atripla and covered in mosquito bites
If the reaction hasn't subsided soon, you should seek medical attention. Perhaps an anti-histamine will help relieve the pain and swelling.
MtD
can i take anti histamine im on atripla and covered in mosquito bitesjust not Hismanal
Imagine a torso full of these marks. I had them entirely over my chest a while backone word (and no, I am not a paid spokesperson):