Why me .. again? Yesterday I kept telling myself . . think positive! It doesn’t involve chemo and it doesn’t involve planning a funeral . . it’s only a spider bite but I can’t help but ask myself . . why is it always me and never Vince? Not that I wish this on anyone else but it just doesn’t seem quite right that so far, I’ve been bitten by a black widow, stung by a scorpion and this time, it was the dreaded brown recluse. Not that it makes the pain any less but both other incidents were on my right food and this time it’s my left foot.
Spider Bite
I was outside with Rita and I saw it happen but that spider was quick . . or maybe I was slow. It didn’t hurt so bad at first. It was Friday evening when he bit me but by Saturday morning, I was in pain and by Saturday night, I was thinking . . ER . . but didn’t go. We talked to the doctor and since I was already on the antibiotic for bronchitis, he thinks I’ll be ok but he wants me to check it and let him know how it’s doing on Tuesday.
It’s going to be a while before I’m able to wear a shoe so that means no gardening, no going out to go shopping . . sit home and knit. No, even with that, it wasn’t worth getting another spider bite.
At least it wasn’t a rattlesnake!
Dottie N. says
So sorry, Judy – hope it heals QUICKLY!
Diana in RR,TX says
Be careful with that one. I know you will be and it is probably good you’re on antibiotics. You may be on them for a little while longer now. I know a few who have had problems with those little devils! We’ve been fortunate so far as I know they are around. We had a landscaper get bit by one when he was trimming our hedge in front.
Dianne S. says
Ok, it’s time for you to move!! Hope you feel better soon!!
Sue in Scottsdale, AZ says
I guess it is time to be sure you are wearing your boots when you go out. As the Boy Scouts say, “Be Prepared”.
Judy S says
Ouch! Those brown recluse spiders are nasty little critters. Hope you heal quickly!
Toni Wood says
Not another bite of some sort! You have the worst luck. Hang tough and heal quickly.
Debi says
Oh I hope I didn’t precipitate that – I was telling someone about you only on Saturday and how much you grow and can and that you and I have something in common – we kill mint. And then I told him about the spider bites – and now this happens – hope you recover fast.
Sue lord says
Sorry you were bitten again. Maybe it is a sign that you should move back to Missouri! You should mention that to Vince. Hope it heals quickly.
Rebecca in SoCal says
Ouch! As for “why you,” I wonder if it’s anything like mosquito bites? (They love me but not DH). I doubt it, though, as mosquitoes bite for food, and spiders (I think) in defense.
It must be quite swollen if you can’t wear shoes, but it doesn’t look like it’s as bad as it must feel.
Linda Steller says
OMG, Judy. It WAS a brown recluse? You should have gone to the doc immediately. I could dig up some awfully gruesome photos of what happened to a fellow here in Oregon who was bitten by one several years ago. Their venom can cause some irreparable damage to your flesh. I hope you’re going to be okay.
Marla says
Judy, I hope you will see the doctor tomorrow. Brown Recluse Spider bites can be serious. Good that you are on antibiotics but you may need more than that. I won’t tell you about the number of patients I have cared for with their bites. Not fun. Just worried about you. Hope you don’t think I am bossy.
Diane in CA says
Eeewww spiders !! … Can’t you dip your shoes in DDT or something so they will die before they get to skin? Is there a point where organic isn’t worth it ? Time to spray for bugs or let all those chickens out to eat them.
Mama Spark says
If you are certain that it was a Brown Recluse you need to see your doctor. They are a necrotizing spider. Their venom causes necrosis of the tissue and it just keeps eating away at your flesh. I’m not sure antibiotics are even effective against the venom at all. Please monitor this closely. Those spiders are small but mighty!!
wanda j says
Oh no not again? Where were your shoes? I no flip-flops right?I’m so sorry you got bite once again. An yes this would will be bad if you weren’t on meds already. Just keep the area very dry and watch carefully please.AND WEAR SHOES outside with closed toes please.
Dar in MO says
I think you are very brave to still be working outside and wearing flip flops after so many bites. I would be so afraid of living in those surrounding with all those terrible bugs and spiders. Please take care of yourself. Missouri is looking better and better – although I know we do have Brown Recluse spiders too.
Ranch Wife says
Oh, that’s a NASTY little spider! I know you’re keeping a close eye on it. I’m sorry you were bit – hope you’re ok. We’ve been seeing lots of baby scorpions in the house lately.
Ranch Wife says
So I was just telling Gary that you were bit by a brown recluse and he just got off the phone with a friend who owns a plumbing business and he was bitten by one over a week ago. He hasn’t worked in 8 days.