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DaRu
DaRu
Well-Connected

Aug-9-2006 11:44

I started to look up my old thread I posted last time I said hello, but decided to start a new one...LOL. I wanted to say hello to all my buddies and let everyone know texan and I are doing fine, except for the spider bite I got last night while bagging leaves for my Mom.....OUCH! As far as I know it was a Brown Recluse. Thirty minutes afterwards it swelled to the size of an egg, then this morning it was as big as a grapefruit. When it bit me it was intense pain and it hurts to touch the area. I've putting a paste of water and asprin on it, and keeping an ice bag on it too. I'm not sure if I should see a doctor or not, however, if the pain gets worse I will. Has anyone here suffered a bit by one of these? If so, what did you do for it? I appreaciate any input on this. Hope everyone is doing good. Texan and I have been busy working until I decided to take a vacation and be with my family awhile. I've really enjoyed being home, except for the hot weather. I sure wish it would rain...LOL. It's extremely hot and dry here. Wow, I may be stuck here if gas prices keep rising. Just my luck.....! Anyway, I think about everyone often and miss you guys. Hope to hear from you. Oh yes, I read that OMEGA is still in operation, or is it? Anyway, lots of hugs. So long for now.............xxx000xxx

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jstkdn
jstkdn
Well-Connected

Aug-9-2006 12:28

Hey hunnie!!!! Miss you lots, hope this means your return to sleuth??????

Better watch that spider bite. Don't know too much about those unfortunately. But better to be safe then sorry to go to the doctor.


Della Devine
Della Devine
Well-Connected

Aug-9-2006 13:03

Hi, Daru! Since I took over on March 1st, Omega has grown by leaps and bounds. We have a wonderful team of detectives and have a rich and active storyline as well. We're a family who works hard and plays just as hard. :)

Please feel free to PM me at any time. I would love to hear from you.

As for your bite... I would put a poultice of cider vinegar and flour (made into a paste) on it with garlic oil mixed in as well. The vinegar pulls the infection and the poison. It would have been best to do this asap, but hopefully it can help even now. Don't let it get too bad. you could lose a chunk of flesh as it could get to a point where you will have to have the dead flesh surgically removed. This is NOT a bite to play with. It's very serious and can be (though isn't usually) deadly if not treated quickly and properly.

biggie528
biggie528
Lucky Stiff

Aug-9-2006 16:38

Hi DaRu!

Heard a lot about you even though I don't know you...

A guy I work with got bitten by one of those, you should definitely see a doctor since what Della says is true, they could have to take the flesh out if it gets too bad. I wouldn't wait if I were you.

Hope everything goes ok for you :)

MissKimberly
MissKimberly

Aug-9-2006 16:45

DaRu -- I have not had a recluse bite, however, I know two people who have. Both had to be hospitalized because they did not go to the doctor right away. Not trying to scare you, but, I wanted to let you know all I know. (On the positive side, they both lived, they were just really sick.)

jstkdn
jstkdn
Well-Connected

Aug-10-2006 15:11

Didn't want any of Daru's friends to miss this either - bump

Lady Emerald Devon
Lady Emerald Devon
Nomad

Aug-10-2006 16:49

Hi Daru,
Nice to hear from you. Hope you and Texan are well and that you're staying away from Spiders!
Love Moira

sunny
sunny
Lady of Shadows

Aug-10-2006 16:52

Hi DaRu! We miss you!

LilRach
LilRach
Well-Connected

Aug-10-2006 16:56

Hi DaRa!!! I hope you are feeling better. I know how bad a spider bite can be, especially from those. And yes, you should go to the doctor. For, as said before, they can be dangerous.

Lil

Greyling
Greyling

Aug-11-2006 02:27

Hi DaRu - *waves* - so great to see you again!! :)
Hope you're feeling better too, and yes, you should definitely get that thing checked.

DaRu
DaRu
Well-Connected

Sep-9-2006 23:03

Sorry fior the delay......and thanks everyone for the advice. Well, I finally got over the bite, in fact the scab finally fell off today, and it's looking good. Apparently it wasn't a brown recluse, according to what everyone has shared here, but I know it was a spider. I suffered with it for quite awhile, as you know since only today. I guess I should have went to the doctor, and would have if things got worse. Anyway, it didn't get to the point I felt it was necessary, thank heavens...LOL. I really appreciate all the comments, and responses from everyone. I would have stayed on longer to check any replies, however, I was knocked off due to the peak hours since I'm not subscribed. Hey, when I get back to San Antonio, I'm planning on playing again, if things slows down, I hope!. Right now I don't have my computer with me, so I'm using my Sister's, which is rarely vacant ...hehe, oh well! I'm so thrilled to hear Omega's still in business. It was great hearing from some of you that are running Omega and I'm proud to know it's doing great. I hope OMEGA reaches No. 1......GO OMEGA GO!!!! Thanks to all my buddies for replying, I sure miss you all too. God bless.

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