I had a tick on me, a very small tiny tick, and well, I didnt realize it was a tick at first.. I just had an itch, and scratched it, then later, itched there again, and then later itched in the same spot , so when i got home, I was like, "man, what is that".. so I looked and that's when I noticed it was a tick, I got it out. Yes I got the head, But, Now, I have a nickle size red spot where the tick was, and it always itches. I have had many ticks on me before, that' I've pullen out.. but none have left this Red Rash looking thing with iching...
Anyone ever experience this?
2006-09-10 08:35:20 · 13 answers · asked by CarrieJean 2 in Health ➔ Diseases & Conditions ➔ Other - Diseases
My daughter gets that red spot when she pulls a tick out. I have her wash it with soap and water, and put some neosporin on it. Then I tell her to keep an eye on it.
If the red spot doesn't go away within a day or so, or if it gets to be like a bulls eye, or you have flu like symptoms, fever, aches, chills, etc. go to the doc asap.
Also try and save the tick, we put them into a zip lock bag and into the freezer marked with day removed. I remember reading about that somewhere before we moved to Tickland, I think it's so they can see what kind it is if you develop any symptoms later.
2006-09-10 08:43:20 · answer #1 · answered by tikitiki 7 · 0⤊ 1⤋
If you haven't already disposed of the tick, put it in a plastic bag to take to the doctor. I would personally recommend visiting an ER or urgent care center if you cannot get into your physician's office ASAP. What you have described is characteristic of Lyme disease, a bacterial infection caused by tick bites. Early symptoms include fatigue, fever, chills, headache, muscle/joint pain, and a characteristic skin rash- a bullseye mark. Treatment is essential to prevent further and much more serious complications (arthritis, nervous system abnormalities, cardiac problems) and is simple- antibiotics. Please seek a medical opinion ASAP!
2006-09-10 08:43:37 · answer #2 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 0⤋
sounds like just a plain ole wood tick,,,, i usually get at least 12 of them on me whenever i go into the brush,,,, which i do quite often,,,,,,and going to the Dr. because of this is plain silly,,,, honestly, its an insect,,,, and do you go the Dr when an ant bites you, or a mosquito?....no, you don't.
you are fine,,,,, mix up a little meat tenderizer and water,,, and put it on the bite,,,, it will take the itch out and help the redness/swollen skin.
ticks were bad in alot of areas this year, but last year was even worse....... really bad.
Addition: i just read someone say to squeeze the bite area,,,
NO, do not ever squeeze a bite area,,, that is the worst thing you can do,,,, this will actually push any toxins that may exist there, into your blood stream very fast......
take a bar of soap,, and rub a little on the bite,,, and don't rinse the soap off,,, just let it dry on there.... this will help to draw out any toxins as well...... this works best for chigger bites/eggs
2006-09-10 08:48:29 · answer #3 · answered by steelmadison 4 · 0⤊ 1⤋
I've had ticks like that before. I wash the bite with soap and water, then pour alchohol over it and keep an eye on it. It will itch like mad, but it should fade off within the day.
2006-09-10 08:45:07 · answer #4 · answered by Tigger 7 · 1⤊ 0⤋
A rash from a tick can be a sign of Lyme Disease. You should see your doctor right away to find out if you have it and start getting treated for it.
2006-09-10 09:33:10 · answer #5 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 0⤋
What color was the tick?? If it had a yellow belly on it you would of been sick as hell right now. So it must of been a Brown tick or a Deer tick./
2006-09-10 08:56:22 · answer #6 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
Lyme disease often has a target shaped rash that develops.
Hey, when in doubt, call the Dr's office!
Good luck and Goddess Bless!
2006-09-10 08:43:46 · answer #7 · answered by crazygodddesss 3 · 1⤊ 0⤋
seems to me the ticks where you live have a bit of a liking for you take my advice and BITE THE LITTLE BUGGERS BACK they wont bother you again the bullies dont like it, but as for the rash try squeezing it maybe there is some left inside xxxxxxxxxxx
2006-09-10 08:42:29 · answer #8 · answered by alan chef 1 · 0⤊ 2⤋
Dab clear nail polish on the bite- it takes away the itch
2006-09-10 08:38:11 · answer #9 · answered by Faith 2 · 1⤊ 2⤋
Go to the doctor if you don't know what it is. Better safe than sorry.
2006-09-10 08:40:10 · answer #10 · answered by Sarah_Smile 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋