Van-gogh
07-12-2005, 03:02 AM
I'm relatively new to this site and need some pointers . Actually i dont even know how to get to these pointers if you post them but i am trying to figure it out adn i am trying to also figure out why this tick bite of like 3-4 weeks has not disappeared. I dont have a bulls-eye and its not infected but it has not healed. Granted i have been scratching it because it has been itchy and i have peeled the ity-bity scab off once or twice. but after a week i would have thought it would have healed by now regardless. If anyone has any ideas it would be most apprciated. Althought i think i may jus be overeacting lol! Thanx ;)
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meatball
07-12-2005, 07:35 AM
Van Gogh-
You may get more of a response by posting this question in the Lyme Disease section. From what I know, you don't need a bullseye rash to still get lyme.. the fact that you were bitten by a tick and the wound is still bothering you weeks later means go see a lyme specialist. Like I said I am no expert but the people over in the lyme threads can point you in a better direction, even give you the name of a lyme specialist near you..
good luck!
You may get more of a response by posting this question in the Lyme Disease section. From what I know, you don't need a bullseye rash to still get lyme.. the fact that you were bitten by a tick and the wound is still bothering you weeks later means go see a lyme specialist. Like I said I am no expert but the people over in the lyme threads can point you in a better direction, even give you the name of a lyme specialist near you..
good luck!
millpark26
07-12-2005, 08:24 AM
You may wish to have it checked out but from my personal experience I can assure you that ticks bites can itch for several months. I live in an area with lots of ticks and get bitten frequently. I've had bites that itched off and on all Summer.
feelbad
07-12-2005, 09:13 AM
Is it possible that you may have left the head inside when you pulled out the tick?Did you actually see the head when you pulled it out?If the head is still in there,it needs to be removed by your doc as I do believe that it can still burrow in deeper even without the rest of the body.can't remember for sure but I do remember hearing this before.i would see your doc just to be sure.if it has not started to heal by now, something is not right.FB
Bell99
07-12-2005, 09:25 AM
You may wish to have it checked out but from my personal experience I can assure you that ticks bites can itch for several months. I live in an area with lots of ticks and get bitten frequently. I've had bites that itched off and on all Summer.
Isn't that the truth!
My dog has been dealing with a blood parasite from a tick bite! We are on month 3 of antibiotics. (spelling) Erylicosis I was doing okay until I found out humans can contract it too! We went to a dog park and got covered in ticks.
I still have one bite that itches like crazy. Found the right spelling
Ehrilichiosis
Isn't that the truth!
My dog has been dealing with a blood parasite from a tick bite! We are on month 3 of antibiotics. (spelling) Erylicosis I was doing okay until I found out humans can contract it too! We went to a dog park and got covered in ticks.
I still have one bite that itches like crazy. Found the right spelling
Ehrilichiosis
ticker
07-12-2005, 09:26 AM
Hi Van-gogh, welcome to the boards!
Is the site a small raised bump like a mosquito bite? How did you remove the tick? Did you save it? Although a bullseye rash is a definite sign of Lyme, only about 50% of people who have Lyme ever get one. Please be on the lookout for any symptoms--fatigue, nausea, flu-like symptoms, stiff neck, swollen glands etc. Tickborne illnesses can be very serious if not treated early.
Is the site a small raised bump like a mosquito bite? How did you remove the tick? Did you save it? Although a bullseye rash is a definite sign of Lyme, only about 50% of people who have Lyme ever get one. Please be on the lookout for any symptoms--fatigue, nausea, flu-like symptoms, stiff neck, swollen glands etc. Tickborne illnesses can be very serious if not treated early.
Van-gogh
07-14-2005, 07:26 PM
thx all or your messages have been very helpful and i am so happy to have found this site. i will use this site more often and i will go n chek out the lyme section. thank you all.
ticker
07-14-2005, 08:56 PM
Bell99, millpark26, and everyone please be very cautious with every tick bite. They can be deadly.
Lyme Disease is a multi-system bacterial infection caused from the bite of an infected tick. It can cause many seemingly unrelated symptoms. It is the second fastest-growing infectious disease in the United States after AIDS. This is very significant, yet little is being done to educate people about its seriousness and prevalence. Many people who are bitten do not know it because ticks are tiny and they inject a numbing agent so you cannot feel them.
Although a bullseye rash is a definite sign of Lyme, only about 50% of people with Lyme ever get a rash. Lyme Disease is difficult to diagnose because no test is completely reliable. As a result, it is grossly underreported. Many people have it and do not know it. Often, doctors falsely believe that Lyme exists only in the northeast, when in fact it has been reported in every state.
Besides Lyme, ticks can transmit several co-infections including Babesiosis, Ehrlichiosis (HME & HGE), Bartonella, and Mycoplasma. Many people who have Lyme are co-infected. As Bell99 knows, pets can get most of these diseases also.
Check yourself after any outdoor activity. You do not have to be in the woods to get Lyme disease. Check everywhere including the scalp, belly button, groin, armpits, behind ears etc. Check your pets carefully also. If you find a tick, the only safe way to remove it is with tweezers only. Bring tweezers as close to where it is attached to skin as possible, and grasp its mouthparts. Pull the tick straight back. Do not burn it with a match, do not put Vaseline or alcohol on it, and do not remove it with your fingers. Any of these methods will increase your risk of infection. Save it in a Ziploc bag, it can be tested for disease at IgeneX lab in Palo Alto, CA.
The best defense against Lyme Disease and other tick-borne infections is prevention and education. There is a wonderful tick repellent you can buy for your clothing at Wal-Mart in the sporting goods section for about $5.00. It is called Repel Perma One. You spray your clothes and let them dry at least 2 hours before wearing (read the label entirely). If a tick even walks on them, it will die instantly. This is for your clothing only. It will last for up to two weeks or through five washings. You will still need a repellant for your skin. Research to determine which products are safe and best for children.
I got five diseases from a tick bite. I almost died because I did not know anything about them and doctors never tested me. I got bitten when going into a business. So please be careful!
Lyme Disease is a multi-system bacterial infection caused from the bite of an infected tick. It can cause many seemingly unrelated symptoms. It is the second fastest-growing infectious disease in the United States after AIDS. This is very significant, yet little is being done to educate people about its seriousness and prevalence. Many people who are bitten do not know it because ticks are tiny and they inject a numbing agent so you cannot feel them.
Although a bullseye rash is a definite sign of Lyme, only about 50% of people with Lyme ever get a rash. Lyme Disease is difficult to diagnose because no test is completely reliable. As a result, it is grossly underreported. Many people have it and do not know it. Often, doctors falsely believe that Lyme exists only in the northeast, when in fact it has been reported in every state.
Besides Lyme, ticks can transmit several co-infections including Babesiosis, Ehrlichiosis (HME & HGE), Bartonella, and Mycoplasma. Many people who have Lyme are co-infected. As Bell99 knows, pets can get most of these diseases also.
Check yourself after any outdoor activity. You do not have to be in the woods to get Lyme disease. Check everywhere including the scalp, belly button, groin, armpits, behind ears etc. Check your pets carefully also. If you find a tick, the only safe way to remove it is with tweezers only. Bring tweezers as close to where it is attached to skin as possible, and grasp its mouthparts. Pull the tick straight back. Do not burn it with a match, do not put Vaseline or alcohol on it, and do not remove it with your fingers. Any of these methods will increase your risk of infection. Save it in a Ziploc bag, it can be tested for disease at IgeneX lab in Palo Alto, CA.
The best defense against Lyme Disease and other tick-borne infections is prevention and education. There is a wonderful tick repellent you can buy for your clothing at Wal-Mart in the sporting goods section for about $5.00. It is called Repel Perma One. You spray your clothes and let them dry at least 2 hours before wearing (read the label entirely). If a tick even walks on them, it will die instantly. This is for your clothing only. It will last for up to two weeks or through five washings. You will still need a repellant for your skin. Research to determine which products are safe and best for children.
I got five diseases from a tick bite. I almost died because I did not know anything about them and doctors never tested me. I got bitten when going into a business. So please be careful!
Soibhan
07-15-2005, 01:36 AM
And don't forget that ticks also carry Rocky Mountain Spotted Fever. It presents with the same type of symptoms as Lyme, but then a rash appears. My year old grandbaby went to the doctor two days ago with a very high fever and the first thing the doc asked was: "any tick bites?" My advice would be to look out for any flu-like symptoms and at the earliest sign of anything suspicious, call your doctor!
ticker
07-15-2005, 02:44 PM
Soibhan, thank you for adding that. Rocky Mountain Spotted Fever is also very serious. Does your grandbaby have it?
Soibhan
07-16-2005, 01:15 AM
No, Ticker, thank goodness she doesn't! In Oklahoma we see quite a few cases of Rocky Mtn. Spotted Fever each summer. This is one of the worst years in a long time because we had a mild winter, so I think all the docs are on the lookout for anything suspicious. We think maybe my granddaugher had roseola, but she seems to be on the road to recovery. Thanks for asking.
Bell99
07-16-2005, 10:53 AM
I had a neighbor who shot himself after years of suffering with Rockey Mountain Spotted Fever. He couldn't live with it any longer.
I know they have a Lymes Vaccine for dogs. You would think there would be more vacinations.
This Ehrlichiosis my dog has is terrible. He has been on Doxicylcin for months and still hasn't kicked it.
My Vet told me it came from guard dogs that came to the US from Vietnam.
They started using a new Heart Worm test that also checks for this. Other wise we may have never known until it was too late.
I know they have a Lymes Vaccine for dogs. You would think there would be more vacinations.
This Ehrlichiosis my dog has is terrible. He has been on Doxicylcin for months and still hasn't kicked it.
My Vet told me it came from guard dogs that came to the US from Vietnam.
They started using a new Heart Worm test that also checks for this. Other wise we may have never known until it was too late.
ticker
07-16-2005, 12:19 PM
Hi Soibhan. I am glad to hear your granddaughter does not have RMSF. It is good that the doctors seem to be aware.
Lyme disease is the second fastest growing infectious disease in the US after AIDS, yet the majority of the medical community is ignorant about it. It is in every state.
I hope your granddaughter feels better very soon!
Lyme disease is the second fastest growing infectious disease in the US after AIDS, yet the majority of the medical community is ignorant about it. It is in every state.
I hope your granddaughter feels better very soon!
ticker
07-16-2005, 12:25 PM
Hi Bell99. It is terrible what happended with your neighbor. He probably did not receive aggressive enough treatment.
There was a Lyme vaccine for people but it was pulled from the market. You had to get three shots over a one year period. It covered only one strain of Lyme when there are many. If the person had Lyme and did not know it and got the shot, they could become extremely ill. After it had been out for some time, it was discovered that 30% of the population has a gene that predisposes them to chronic, severe arthritis when they get the vaccine. Many people were affected by this and there is a class action suit against the manufacturer.
I am so sorry your dog is sick, but it is good he is getting treated. Was he tested for Lyme, Babesiosis, and Bartonella also?
There was a Lyme vaccine for people but it was pulled from the market. You had to get three shots over a one year period. It covered only one strain of Lyme when there are many. If the person had Lyme and did not know it and got the shot, they could become extremely ill. After it had been out for some time, it was discovered that 30% of the population has a gene that predisposes them to chronic, severe arthritis when they get the vaccine. Many people were affected by this and there is a class action suit against the manufacturer.
I am so sorry your dog is sick, but it is good he is getting treated. Was he tested for Lyme, Babesiosis, and Bartonella also?
mckay_darach
02-28-2006, 05:18 PM
I'm relatively new to this site and need some pointers . Actually i dont even know how to get to these pointers if you post them but i am trying to figure it out adn i am trying to also figure out why this tick bite of like 3-4 weeks has not disappeared. I dont have a bulls-eye and its not infected but it has not healed. Granted i have been scratching it because it has been itchy and i have peeled the ity-bity scab off once or twice. but after a week i would have thought it would have healed by now regardless. If anyone has any ideas it would be most apprciated. Althought i think i may jus be overeacting lol! Thanx ;)
whats going on, i pulled out the tick about a two months ago. and it hasnt fully healed. it itches and it left a tiny bump on my arm. Whats going on?
whats going on, i pulled out the tick about a two months ago. and it hasnt fully healed. it itches and it left a tiny bump on my arm. Whats going on?