What bit me!?

Question

I woke up with a painful bug bite on my ankle- it was moderately large in size (about the size of a quarter) when I woke up, but it has gone down in size (about size of a pencil eraser tip), but it still hurts and itches.
I think it might have been a spider, but I am not sure.
By the way, I live in Northern Ohio, so nothing really exotic could have goten to me.

Answer 1

You're probably right about it being a spider bite.

Keep an eye on it. If it starts swelling again or getting red and splotchy around the site go see a doctor immediately.

If it starts getting "hot" to the touch you can put some ice on it.

Answer 2

It may not have been anything very serious just something that you are allergic to. What might help with itching and pain is to get a wash cloth and put it in hot water and then put baking soda on it and lay it across your bite. I use to do that and it really helps.

Answer 3

is there any marks on the swelling? is there any type of pus, in the area? or does it have like a watery blister looking?
Could be a spider or mosquito.
The concern you have about it, maybe you should go to the doctor to may sure, I hope you can find out.

Answer 4

I say spider, and interestingly you describe the same bites my girlfriend had yesterday and we're just north of you in Michigan.

Answer 5

Sorry- it was me! I snuck in your bedroom, and bit you on the ankle. Sometimes I have dreams where I am a recalcitrant Chihuahua. Sorry aboot that!

Answer 6

probably a spider....location doest matter coudl ahve been a black widow.....very painful...maybe see a doctor? esp if it gets worse...or u feel dizzy

Answer 7

it could be spider or mosquito, you could be allergic to mosquito's or sumtin

Answer 8

maybe a mosquito?

Answer 9

your mom