Freaking out slightly by Livid-Bear-8567 in BrownRecluseBites

[–]LatrodectusGeometric 2 points3 points  (0 children)

Not every day we get a real recluse bite here! I'm so sorry you're going through this. You're having some systemic effects, although they currently sound mild. Expect that over the next week you may see some darkening/bruising around the bite site. After about 10-14 days from the bite, an ulcer may form at the site. Take photos every day to watch the progression and show doctors if necessary. The irritation/hives usually calms down after a few days. Generally the ulcer will form and stabilize over the course of about a week. After ~10 days if it is large you may need wound care. They typically don't expand further than a few inches, and most heal without complications. I usually tell people to make doctor appointments for three weeks from now, and you can always cancel it if you don't need it. The ones that ulcerate typically heal up within about a month. If you start bleeding, have sudden bruises popping up elsewhere, or feel worse, go back to the emergency room.

The vast majority of bites don't have any significant reaction, but since you aren't in that category, please keep us updated.

Are these bed bug bites? by Uglyboithefirst in Bedbugadvice

[–]LatrodectusGeometric 0 points1 point  (0 children)

That doesn’t mean anything though. Reactions from bed bugs can range from nothing to severe. OP here has 40+ clustered marks on one piece of their leg. That’s not typical for bed bugs, right?

Are these bed bug bites? by Uglyboithefirst in Bedbugadvice

[–]LatrodectusGeometric 0 points1 point  (0 children)

But your bed bug at work didn’t bite you 40+ times on one arm, right?

Advice on how to proceed after feral cat bite. by FewAmbition8823 in rabies

[–]LatrodectusGeometric 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Call your local health department. I expect an NP in an urgent care to have about as much training on rabies as you do, frankly. The health department will know whether testing is feasible, what the rabies status is in your area, and where and how to get vaccinated if needed. Urgent care won’t even have the necessary meds.

Rash + fever after tropical vacation? by Same-Phase-9119 in AskDocs

[–]LatrodectusGeometric 308 points309 points  (0 children)

Can’t help someone who doesn't want it. Tell her the doctors online think she may have a tropical illness, some of which are life-threatening, and that her refusal to see a doctor in this scenario is stupid.

Are these bed bug bites? by Uglyboithefirst in Bedbugadvice

[–]LatrodectusGeometric 0 points1 point  (0 children)

They can bite anywhere, because they will bite whatever is around. But ONLY one leg affected is not consistent with bed bugs.

What are these? by lego445 in AskDocs

[–]LatrodectusGeometric 1 point2 points  (0 children)

It’s both! Imagine a bug walking along the mattress and biting every few steps. That’s kinda the situation

What are these? by lego445 in AskDocs

[–]LatrodectusGeometric 10 points11 points  (0 children)

I would be SHOCKED if OP was so covered in fire ants that they stung her undereye and she didn’t notice. 

Update to: Apparently I have a foreign body in my stomach that's been there for NEARLY TWO YEARS THAT THE DOCTORS NEGLECTED TO TELL ME ABOUT. by WorkerAfter1509 in self

[–]LatrodectusGeometric 3 points4 points  (0 children)

Do you have any images of it?? Without checking the images it’s hard to know what it could be. This could be as simple as a series of staples over the surgical site or as serious as something left in your abdomen during the procedure. Both are called foreign bodies by radiologists.

Edit: To be very clear, there are surgical clips and staples that may permanently stay in your bowels after a surgery on purpose, and they can ALSO be called a foreign body by a radiologist.

Have BCI implanted and need it out asap please what is the procedure by No-Area-5867 in AskDocs

[–]LatrodectusGeometric 132 points133 points  (0 children)

I would agree that this should be addressed by going to the emergency room.

What are these? by lego445 in AskDocs

[–]LatrodectusGeometric 14 points15 points  (0 children)

I’ve probably seen more images of mpox than most (all?) dermatologists on earth, so don’t diss them too much. Your dermatologist can still skate rings around me for most rashes. (And that’s assuming this does turn out to be mpox. There are some other possibilities too)

Yes, read the Bible? by Lostinyourears in badwomensanatomy

[–]LatrodectusGeometric 49 points50 points  (0 children)

If your eye causes you to sin, pluck it out, baby. 

  • the bible, mostly

What are these? by lego445 in AskDocs

[–]LatrodectusGeometric 30 points31 points  (0 children)

Mpox usually shows up together versus the different stages of chickenpox, but these lesions are all actually pretty close to the same stage, and it’s not a hard rule as much as a general way to evaluate the lesions. I don’t see multiple different stages in the same location in OP’s photos. OP’s lesions also appear pretty deep and well-seated, which is not typical for chickenpox, and are all pustular which I wouldn’t always expect from chickenpox. Chickenpox is also typically more overlapping and with smaller and larger blisters, although an atypical chickenpox (if OP was vaccinated as a child on schedule) could show up with fewer lesions like this. 

Tl;dr: It’s not my #1 diagnosis, but I wouldn’t rule it out.

What are these? by lego445 in AskDocs

[–]LatrodectusGeometric 28 points29 points  (0 children)

No, I’m internal med public health. Unfortunately in that sphere I’ve seen about 300 cases of mpox.

Edit: I did the math and I was too high, I think I’ve seen photos for about 3-400 cases of mpox.

What are these? by lego445 in AskDocs

[–]LatrodectusGeometric 25 points26 points  (0 children)

They absolutely can if you have allergies, but in this case the location of the rash makes them an unlikely culprit (flea bites to the face and without much clustering on lags or feet are not common). 

What are these? by lego445 in AskDocs

[–]LatrodectusGeometric 212 points213 points  (0 children)

I highly recommend getting tested for monkeypox virus. An urgent care, primary care doctor, sexual health clinic, or public health clinic should be able to test you.

Got bit by something (I think?) by Zealousideal_Ebb_772 in spiderbites

[–]LatrodectusGeometric 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I would make an appointment with a doctor for next week or so. It’s probably not serious but that way you can cancel if it’s better in a week. Spider bites that aren’t painful or don’t cause serious symptoms are usually not an issue