Ouch, that sounds very painful. If pressure helps, would it help to wrap it in an ace bandage or something? I'm really sorry this has affected your packing. Why do these things always crop up at the worst possible times?
That still sounds like a dangerous bite, possibly infected. I keep thinking about people who got Lyme disease before it had been identified, or before doctors realized it had moved into a new part of the country -- that presented exactly the same way.
They don't make Ace bandages that small. You'd be better off getting some of that sports wrap tape that clings to itself. (I like to keep some of this in my medicine cabinet at all times; it's just so useful.) You can cut that down to whatever size you like, and it's also stretchy, like an Ace bandage. Plus which, it doesn't require an annoying metallic clasp to hold it in place. You may also want to apply cold to reduce the swelling, and an NSAID (Non-Steroidal Anti-Inflammatory Drug -- i.e. aspirin, acetominiphen, ibuprofen, etc.) may help as well. If it isn't better by tomorrow you may want to consult your doctor.
The bite was definitely badly infected, but thanks to my mom, the infection is gone and it's nearly healed. The rash is gone. I'm not sure when it disappeared - it vanished as randomly as it popped up.
That still sounds like a dangerous bite, possibly infected. I keep thinking about people who got Lyme disease before it had been identified, or before doctors realized it had moved into a new part of the country -- that presented exactly the same way.
I'm allergic to everything made by L'Oréal. The last time my mother visited me, in 2001, she left several of her favorite facial cleansers and such behind for me, and I couldn't use any of them; they made my eyes itch horribly.
They don't make Ace bandages that small. You'd be better off getting some of that sports wrap tape that clings to itself. (I like to keep some of this in my medicine cabinet at all times; it's just so useful.) You can cut that down to whatever size you like, and it's also stretchy, like an Ace bandage. Plus which, it doesn't require an annoying metallic clasp to hold it in place. You may also want to apply cold to reduce the swelling, and an NSAID (Non-Steroidal Anti-Inflammatory Drug -- i.e. aspirin, acetominiphen, ibuprofen, etc.) may help as well. If it isn't better by tomorrow you may want to consult your doctor.
Today is the 50th anniversary of Star Trek, and BBC America has been rerunning episodes from the original series. A couple of hours ago I watched "Catspaw," which appeared to be a Halloween episode. It featured two aliens, one of whom manifested as a black cat:
Kirk: "But why a cat?"
Spock: "Racial memories. The cat is the most ruthless, most terrifying of animals, all the way back to the saber tooth tiger."
Margret
Oh, good. Glad to hear it.
Got it. Will do. If there is one nearby.
Have to catch the marathon today. I was too busy yesterday...
That still sounds like a dangerous bite, possibly infected. I keep thinking about people who got Lyme disease before it had been identified, or before doctors realized it had moved into a new part of the country -- that presented exactly the same way.
I'm allergic to everything made by L'Oréal. The last time my mother visited me, in 2001, she left several of her favorite facial cleansers and such behind for me, and I couldn't use any of them; they made my eyes itch horribly.
They don't make Ace bandages that small. You'd be better off getting some of that sports wrap tape that clings to itself. (I like to keep some of this in my medicine cabinet at all times; it's just so useful.) You can cut that down to whatever size you like, and it's also stretchy, like an Ace bandage. Plus which, it doesn't require an annoying metallic clasp to hold it in place. You may also want to apply cold to reduce the swelling, and an NSAID (Non-Steroidal Anti-Inflammatory Drug -- i.e. aspirin, acetominiphen, ibuprofen, etc.) may help as well. If it isn't better by tomorrow you may want to consult your doctor.
Today is the 50th anniversary of Star Trek, and BBC America has been rerunning episodes from the original series. A couple of hours ago I watched "Catspaw," which appeared to be a Halloween episode. It featured two aliens, one of whom manifested as a black cat:
Kirk: "But why a cat?"
Spock: "Racial memories. The cat is the most ruthless, most terrifying of animals, all the way back to the saber tooth tiger."
Margret
You are not alone!
Oh my gosh, so do I! I find one easy way to get to all the places I need to get to often and always take that route. People are like, you can take this route; it's faster. I'm like, do you want me to end up in Siberia? Because if I go off my route, I will end up in Siberia!
Are you sure it isn't dislocated? My sister managed to do that. It was very painful and swollen.
I wasn't allowed to watch Trek at all as a child.
Am I correct in deducing that you do telephone surveys for your job? It's a difficult year for that kind of job.
Yes. The survey I do is for a rental car company I am not allowed to name. I ask 2 questions and it would less than a minute if people would shut the heck up and answer them.
Did you hit it on anything? You may have hit it and were too busy to remember it.. Oh, you got the pain at the time, but without a bruise, you may not remember it because you had too much on your mind...
No, I have not seen the sequel to Airplane. I have the original DVD of it.. it sounds good....
I wasn't allowed to watch Trek at all as a child.I caught them all in reruns, however. The only Trek I haven't seen is the animated series. I wish they'd rerun Deep Space 9 -- excellent show.
Did you ever see Airplane II: The Sequel? (https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Airplane_II:_The_Sequel) It features William Shatner as the commander of a moon base, and every time he comes up to one of the sliding automatic doors on the base he has to say "Shh!" (like the door opening sound on Trek) to make the door open.
@Margd, feel free to invite Jasmine and me along if you ever figure out how to make that happen. Jasmine doesn't much like travel, but I'm pretty sure she could handle the instantaneous variety, especially if it landed her in a place with a giant litter box.
Margret
I know you have to make a living, but I really, really dislike strongly telemarketers and survey people... sorry.
It will be over before you know it... Have fun and try to enjoy yourself... please do not panic.. people will still love you and your wedding...((hugs))
