Tick Bite - Open to All Other Health Topics Message Board

Van-gogh · 07-12-2005, 12:02 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

meatball · 07-12-2005, 04:35 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!

millpark26 · 07-12-2005, 05:24 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, 06:13 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, 06:25 AM

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Originally Posted by millpark26

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