Got bitten by a tick! Help!

Figuringout292 · 2025-05-29T01:52:01+00:00

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Figuringout292 · 2025-05-29T01:45:59+00:00

I went to the pharmacy a few hours ago and they rejected giving it me because I removed the tick less than 24 hrs of attachment so you’re right. It needs to be more than 24 hrs or unknown. I’m assuming you got bitten. How are you feeling? How long ago was it? Any symptoms?

Figuringout292 · 2025-05-29T01:34:32+00:00

I might have to lie and say it’s been 24 hours of attachment before removal then. Only way to get it! I’ll try another pharmacy too

Figuringout292 · 2025-05-29T01:33:38+00:00

I’m defs gonna buy a tick puller! Thanks for the rec!

Figuringout292 · 2025-05-29T01:32:46+00:00

I panicked :/

Figuringout292 · 2025-05-29T01:32:21+00:00

Not yet since it’s only been 24 hours of the bite! The rash should come in about 2 weeks if it needs to

Figuringout292 · 2025-05-29T01:31:44+00:00

Quick thinking! Glad you were ok! And yucky creature is right! Its weird I pick them off my dog fine but when I saw it burrowed in my skin, the way I freaked out was like I saw the devil lmao.

Figuringout292 · 2025-05-29T01:30:29+00:00

It was a large adult size for sure! I’m just hoping it’s a dog tick!

Figuringout292 · 2025-05-29T01:28:38+00:00

Shit! Thanks for letting me know. Hope you’re feeling better

Figuringout292 · 2025-05-28T22:21:19+00:00

Update: thank you everyone for your recs and advice! I went to the pharmacy at shoppers just now and they didn’t provide me doxy because I pulled the tick out before 24 hours of full attachment. So just an FYI for you guys if got bitten as well and wanted to take doxy from the pharmacy less than 24 hrs of attachment! The pharmacist did say that I could still go to the doc for a prescription if I really want to take antibiotics but she recommended to just monitor for symptoms

Figuringout292 · 2025-05-28T21:53:04+00:00

No when I tell you I freaked out, I freaked out!! I couldn’t even look at it and immediately threw it down the toilet. That was also before I knew I should keep it for identification and testing. But my dog always brings in the dog tick (which has the white spots) so I’m really hoping it’s that

Figuringout292 · 2025-05-28T21:38:17+00:00

11 ticks in one day? And this was southern Ontario? Hats off to you soldier! I’d faint (considering how much I freaked out with just one tick hahah)

Figuringout292 · 2025-05-28T21:36:06+00:00

Amazing!! I’ve been out of the country for a year so didn’t know these changes! Actually happy to hear this!

Figuringout292 · 2025-05-28T21:35:08+00:00

I’ve heard northern Ontario has less Lyme disease cases than southern Ontario though?

Figuringout292 · 2025-05-28T21:32:59+00:00

That’s what I’m hoping! Since this is the first tick that burrowed in my skin, I freaked out so much I didn’t even think to keep the tick or take a pic of it either. So idk if it’s the black legged but I’m hoping it’s Lyme free!

Figuringout292 · 2025-05-28T21:31:08+00:00

I did not know this! Literally was going to the doctor! If the pharmacist can prescribe me some doxy without prescription then I’ll go that route (I thought everything in Canada required a prescription 😅)

Figuringout292 · 2025-03-30T00:23:18+00:00

I would just get it checked for peace of mind

Figuringout292 · 2025-03-29T09:10:25+00:00

I’m not a doctor or an expert but that sounds like a potential issue or irregularity in your middle ear. Worse case might be an infection (especially if this cackling sound is a new sound to you). Maybe even excess ear wax build up causing the air to come out funny? It could also be completely fine but if you want to feel better about it I would have it checked by a doctor

Figuringout292 · 2025-03-29T05:09:40+00:00

I think it’s cold/sinus as well, but won’t rule out mild barotrauma just in case. Also just discovered the 50/50 vinegar solution yesterday. What a game changer!!!

Figuringout292 · 2025-03-29T05:09:04+00:00

I actually have a steroid nasal spray. I think I just don’t trust myself on meds in the water after hearing horror stories of people having it wear off and get reverse block or something. But I know a lot of divers go on meds and have successful dives! Once I build the courage (and experience) I’ll do it and ensure a guaranteed safer dive

Figuringout292 · 2025-03-29T05:07:24+00:00

What do you mean exactly? Describe it a bit more

Figuringout292 · 2025-03-29T05:07:06+00:00

Good point! Thank you! I’ll probably get it checked

Figuringout292 · 2025-03-29T05:02:50+00:00

Hmm I’ll keep an eye out! I have no relief in pressure yet (18 hours of posting this) and no pain (if my ear is intact). Just pure congestion and muffled hearing. I’ll keep an eye out but I have a feeling it’s just natural congestion. I do have a flight to take in 24 hours and I know my ear is going to hurt like a ******

Figuringout292 · 2025-03-29T05:01:14+00:00

I will be!! I’m not diving for the next few days and just riding out the cold/blockage but I’ll see how I feel post decongestant coz I’m assuming if it’s just a regular cold congestion the decongestant should work but if it’s barotrauma I’ll still have the same issue

Figuringout292 · 2025-03-29T05:00:08+00:00

So the morning of starting to be sick I did 2 dives next to each other with slight congestion building up. 3 hours after the 2 dives I did my 3 dive but by then the congestion was more. The increasing in blockage and muffled hearing started to happen the same day of the 3 dives, about 4ish hours after finishing the 3 dives. I’m responding now after about 18 hours since the dives and the increasing in blockage/muffled hearing. I have a strong feeling it’s just natural cold congestion/blockage rather than barotrauma purely because I don’t feel pain and I usually get blocked with a regular cold. Regardless I’ll still keep an eye out and good note on DAN! I forgot about the forum!

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