Bobbeh Posted July 3, 2007 Share Posted July 3, 2007 Whilst cleaning the Civic on Sunday evening I was bitten by something that looked like a flying ant. Not a mossi thats for sure. Possibly a small horsefly? Anyway I now have nice big red bite mark.. only problem is my entire ankle has enflamed and I've having trouble walking on that foot now! Anyone have any good tips to help reduce the swelling? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guigsy Posted July 3, 2007 Share Posted July 3, 2007 have it off... then amputate your foot Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Charlotte Posted July 3, 2007 Share Posted July 3, 2007 Sounds like it could be a horse fly. Anti histamine and hydrocortisone/steroid cream of some sort. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
grahamc Posted July 3, 2007 Share Posted July 3, 2007 accupuncture? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Class One Posted July 3, 2007 Share Posted July 3, 2007 Antihistamine (if you're not allergic) and get yourself off to either A&E or your GP in the morning. If you do have an infection, they can, I hate to say travel up the leg if you get my drift. I hope it's only a mild allergic reaction but best to have it seen by a health professional asap. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
grahamc Posted July 3, 2007 Share Posted July 3, 2007 Antihistamine (if you're not allergic) and get yourself off to either A&E or your GP in the morning. If you do have an infection, they can, I hate to say travel up the leg if you get my drift. I hope it's only a mild allergic reaction but best to have it seen by a health professional asap. he has probably left to go to A&E after the bit about traveling up the leg, subtle... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
merckx Posted July 3, 2007 Share Posted July 3, 2007 Cold sponge for the swelling. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Class One Posted July 3, 2007 Share Posted July 3, 2007 he has probably left to go to A&E after the bit about traveling up the leg, subtle... Better that than to have purple swollen bollocks the size of melons Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bobbeh Posted July 3, 2007 Author Share Posted July 3, 2007 This is what it looks like so far.. feels worse than it looks! at Doug.. I know people who'd pay for that Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
garetheves Posted July 3, 2007 Share Posted July 3, 2007 Ice and some antihistamine cream. EDIT: germolene (sp?) works well on bites as well) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Geneb Posted July 3, 2007 Share Posted July 3, 2007 This is what it looks like so far.. feels worse than it looks! FFS dude theres ladies on this forum and ur flashin pasty white flesh LOL. i had something like that on my tackle once the STD clinic fixed it real good though Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bobbeh Posted July 3, 2007 Author Share Posted July 3, 2007 LOL they're browner than they have been in years Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
uzthedentist Posted July 3, 2007 Share Posted July 3, 2007 steroid injection will sort it Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Class One Posted July 3, 2007 Share Posted July 3, 2007 Bob seriously mate, get it looked at tomorrow if it hasn't improved. I'm not scaremongering just offering friendly advice. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RobSheffield Posted July 3, 2007 Share Posted July 3, 2007 Doctors?! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pot Posted July 3, 2007 Share Posted July 3, 2007 Aye, get it checked out before the larvae hatches... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bobbeh Posted July 3, 2007 Author Share Posted July 3, 2007 Doug I know mate. I'm gonna see what its like in the morning and get down the doctors if its no better, tbh it feels like my foot has enflamed more since earlier today. Maybe it would be better to rest it up in the air or something rather than sitting/standing? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
garetheves Posted July 3, 2007 Share Posted July 3, 2007 Doug I know mate. I'm gonna see what its like in the morning and get down the doctors if its no better, tbh it feels like my foot has enflamed more since earlier today. Maybe it would be better to rest it up in the air or something rather than sitting/standing? If its getting worse then deffiantely get it elevated with some ice on it. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pete Posted July 3, 2007 Share Posted July 3, 2007 Think yourself lucky. I only got one mozzy bite on holiday this year....right on my cock! It swelled up and was sore for days. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RedM Posted July 3, 2007 Share Posted July 3, 2007 Better that than to have purple swollen bollocks the size of melons Sounds like a side effect of marriage! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bobbeh Posted July 3, 2007 Author Share Posted July 3, 2007 LOL Pete. You've made me feel better already Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pete Posted July 3, 2007 Share Posted July 3, 2007 LOL Pete. You've made me feel better already Good. I'm not showing you a picture of mine though. The puss has subsided and it's all settled down now. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bob Posted July 3, 2007 Share Posted July 3, 2007 I had a horse-fly bite between two of my left knuckles once - ended up with a hand like John Merrick's for 3 days! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Daston Posted July 3, 2007 Share Posted July 3, 2007 yeah I was having some fun with a lady friend in my garden a few years back and one bit me on the arse couldnt sit down for the next day. Made me bloody jump too hurt like a sod! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bobbeh Posted July 3, 2007 Author Share Posted July 3, 2007 After looking at pics of horseflys, it doesnt look like one, it looked more like a flying ant. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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