I need help with something that has gotten progressively worse.
Something seems to have bitten me. I noticed a red bump like a mosquito bite on my leg. No big deal except now a few weeks later it is red circled, hot and swollen to the touch. Part of the darker circle is dissolving, like the skin was blistered and left. There are two definate circles of darker red/purple in the middle of the hot, swollen red area. I was told by a friend that it maybe a recluse spider bite, and to get it checked immediately. I've been feeling too tired and the thought of going to allopathic md (no offense intended just know that resolution will be faster with homeopathy) just makes me more tired.

From the websites, not much to get to the bottom of it, just go through
the sequel of the venom with steroids, antibiotics and such.

I know that there is a remedy that would take care of it immediately
and get to the bottom of the issue. I am not studied up on spiders. I have a couple of snake and scorpion remedies but no spiders. I did use Ledum at first because of the suspicion of a bite. not repeated or used anyother remedie.
Would any of you have knowledge or specific remedies to use in my case
that you would share with me.
Please let me know even which rubrics to use to reporatize .

I would rather use homeopathy than see Redimed on Monday or Tuesday.


Thanking you in advance, with anticipation
Rita

Is there any possibility that it is a tick? Were you in an area where there are ticks? Lyme disease is also carried by these pests. You might want to have it looked at to confirm whether or not it is. If the tick's head is still in the bite, then it needs to be removed.
EMR

Could well be a tick

Be careful I know someone who got a bite like this and in weeks she had severe Rheumatoid Arthritis not just Lyme Disease

I dont know if Homeopathy is fast enough to deal with this but no doubt GM will know

GET IT CHECKED OUT SO YOU HAVE THE ETIOLOGY http://www.usyd.edu.au/su/anaes/envenomation.html Though Australian has US links. Quick look shows often Hobo not Recluse spider responsible for bites and that some 80% of so called spider bites turn out to have different etiology.

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[This message has been edited by Frank Hicks (edited 03 October 2000).]

Thank for your replies to my question. To update: I took Apis 30c once each day because it was so hot, shiny, and swollen and obviously a bite of some kind. I also applied a raw potatoe poultice each night leaving it on all night. By Thursday, the area drained all over the place and did not look so swollen and angry. Did not use the Apis anymore one it drained. Today the area surrounding the injury is no longer red and swollen. The injury area is seeping a bit of clear liquid from the hole from the bite and I have an area of about an inch that is from the skin disappearing that still is discolored but other than that I think it will continue to heal. I intend to keep the poultice on it overnights and continue to watch the progress.
Thank you for mentioning Dr. Harris. He is in my area but the last time I called I was told he only dealt with female problems. I had wanted help for my son and his anger. I am still muddling thru that one. Maybe one day I'll post his case.
Again, thank you to all !!
Rita

Rita,
As for your son and his anger problems, I can help you with that one! Not me personally, but refer you to a Homeopath that does deal with that. My son had rage and behavioural issues (which are now gone) when he came under the care of Dr. Robert Ullman. He is still being treated for hyperactivity. Read 'Ritalin-free kids' by Dr. Robert Ullman and Dr. Judyth Reichenberg-Ullman. You should be able to pick up one of their books at your local library, or have them order it for you.
Their number is 425-774-5599 and they treat patients from around the world, not just USA.

PS Sounds like you may have needed a repeated dose of Apis.
EMR

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Rita,

PS Sounds like you may have needed a repeated dose of Apis.
EMR<HR></BLOCKQUOTE>

EMR, Further expound on what you were thinking about when you wrote the above statement please. (I am usually hesitant when I consider how often or when to repeat. Did pretty good with this problem even if I say so myself.)
I am happy with the outcome so far. Everyone around me was sure I was retarded for not getting in to the DR's office. I was a bit frightened myself but felt that steroids and antibiotics wouldn't be quick enough.
Thank you for mentioning Ullman's book in reference to my son- I will pick one up at the library, sounds like a good read.!

Rita,
Apis 30c is a low potency, yet the injury sounded (from what you were describing) like it either needed a slightly higher potency (200c), or more frequent doses, (3-4 times). Swelling should have gone down faster then what you are describing. I've only used Apis 30c once for an actual bee sting, for my sister. The sting area had swollen up immediately and I was really worried to see how fast and large her forearm had swollen. So I repeated the dose a few times every 10 minutes or so, then followed up with one last dose 1 hour later, and it was gone. I think my sister will need to be treated on a constitional level, as this is not a good sign for a first time bee sting. But she doesn't give to much credence to homeopathy. Would much rather use crappy allopathic drugs.
Frank or GM will know, but does it sound infected? I don't know anything about putting things like potato poultices on wounds. Have never had to resort to it, as Homeopathy has always worked fast when it is the correct remedy.
EMR

You might have hit the reason why it hasn't work that well, EMR..perhaps it wasn't the correct remedy because the cause wasn't identified.

I agree with Frank, the etiology must be found so that the correct remedy can be prescribed. Perhaps a trip to that homeopath that JVolkman suggested is a good idea, after all. (Even call and say what has happened, and ask if he will see you anyway - since this is acute - you may find he will .)

Hope you get well soon.
Lisa

[This message has been edited by Lisa007 (edited 09 October 2000).]