tkgoodspirit

Hey Annie,

Not sure about the bumps. Are you near woods? I wouldn't think you'd have THAT many tick bites tho. You know Annie, a red ring could indicate "ring worm", which is not a worm at all really, it's merely a "fungal infection" that develops in the form of a ring and you simply use Lamisal to get rid of it. You can get "ring worm" from animals, or most likely from having your hands in the dirt, like gardening.

But you usually don't get so many of those, maybe just one or two. Have you been outside, maybe rubbed up against a plant that is poisonous? What the heck were those plants that would break you out in bumps? Not poison Ivy, I can't remember what their called. AH! NETTLES! Did you get into some Nettles? I know they don't grow everywhere.

Only thing I can figure, is that you maybe were outside, maybe this past weekend? And you picked up some little bites or some reaction from a plant.

Do they itch? Are they oozing? I would just get some OTC cortisone cream and try and see if it helps. Coritsol, or Gold Bond Powder has an anti itch powder. There are other cortisone creams, just look in your drug store. Or ask your pharmacist. If they are still there when you're insurance kicks in, have a doc take a look.

You know, Annie, some hospitals offer a "nurse line" where you can call and get simple medical information or advice from a nurse. I've even called the ER at a smaller hospital before and gotten advice from the desk nurse when I was still recovering from E-Coli and naseated.

Good luck honey, and let us know how everything works out with the "bumps". Hopefully they're nothing to worry about. Get you some cream. And make sure they stay clean.

Hugs,
tk

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