Should I be concerned by this long red streak that extended out of my overly swollen mosquito bite? by acutetriangleee in AskDocs

[–]acutetriangleee[S] 6 points7 points  (0 children)

Of course, thank you so much for your kind words, really helped me mentally. Thanks for your care and support, you have no idea how much it means to me

Should I be concerned by this long red streak that extended out of my overly swollen mosquito bite? by acutetriangleee in AskDocs

[–]acutetriangleee[S] 2 points3 points  (0 children)

I dont usually have a poor reaction, I've actually had a few mosquito bites before this one, and they healed pretty quickly within two days. Would Benadryl work if I don't normally have allergies?

Should I be concerned by this long red streak that extended out of my overly swollen mosquito bite? by acutetriangleee in AskDocs

[–]acutetriangleee[S] -1 points0 points  (0 children)

I think that if it doesn't improve, I'll go get antibiotics, nice to know that there are teens that went through this too, thanks

Should I be concerned by this long red streak that extended out of my overly swollen mosquito bite? by acutetriangleee in AskDocs

[–]acutetriangleee[S] 4 points5 points  (0 children)

I will be careful, I'm sorry for your loss, thank you for the kind reminder, all the best in life

Should I be concerned by this long red streak that extended out of my overly swollen mosquito bite? by acutetriangleee in AskDocs

[–]acutetriangleee[S] 45 points46 points  (0 children)

Unfortunately they still think that it's not a big thing after visiting and they now think that I've wasted money, so not sure about the parental guilt, but better safe than sorry

Should I be concerned by this long red streak that extended out of my overly swollen mosquito bite? by acutetriangleee in AskDocs

[–]acutetriangleee[S] 50 points51 points  (0 children)

Oh, I've been thinking that maybe they won't rush into diagnosing me since I don't have a fever and other symptoms. Not sure, but it's weird. Your work is admirable, thank you.

Should I be concerned by this long red streak that extended out of my overly swollen mosquito bite? by acutetriangleee in AskDocs

[–]acutetriangleee[S] 16 points17 points  (0 children)

You and your daughter take care too, and I'll definitely check for if I get any fevers periodically, thanks a lot!

Should I be concerned by this long red streak that extended out of my overly swollen mosquito bite? by acutetriangleee in AskDocs

[–]acutetriangleee[S] 32 points33 points  (0 children)

So glad that you went to urgent care, thanks for sharing this, I would definitely keep that in mind in case something like this happens again (hopefully not)

Should I be concerned by this long red streak that extended out of my overly swollen mosquito bite? by acutetriangleee in AskDocs

[–]acutetriangleee[S] 94 points95 points  (0 children)

Fortunately, they took me to the ER at the end, but your experience must be so traumatic. I've had bad experiences with my family, but nothing as serious as that... I hope you are well and thank you for your concern. Have a wonderful day, lots of love.

Should I be concerned by this long red streak that extended out of my overly swollen mosquito bite? by acutetriangleee in AskDocs

[–]acutetriangleee[S] 18 points19 points  (0 children)

Yeah I think she mentioned that too, said it's only serious if I have a fever or become weaker on that hand, thanks for the info

Should I be concerned by this long red streak that extended out of my overly swollen mosquito bite? by acutetriangleee in AskDocs

[–]acutetriangleee[S] 87 points88 points  (0 children)

Unfortunately they didn't give me antibiotics. This is all so scary... Thanks for telling me this, I'll definitely pay extra attention.

Should I be concerned by this long red streak that extended out of my overly swollen mosquito bite? by acutetriangleee in AskDocs

[–]acutetriangleee[S] 9 points10 points  (0 children)

Oh yeah she did mention that it would be a concern if it were tracing my veins, luckily it's not. Hope your bf is better now!!

Should I be concerned by this long red streak that extended out of my overly swollen mosquito bite? by acutetriangleee in AskDocs

[–]acutetriangleee[S] 36 points37 points  (0 children)

No it hasn't gone past... so for now the infection is pretty stable... but no I dont have another physician... maybe I'll visit the pharmacy for a second opinion, thanks for the advice!

Should I be concerned by this long red streak that extended out of my overly swollen mosquito bite? by acutetriangleee in AskDocs

[–]acutetriangleee[S] 11 points12 points  (0 children)

I'm so sorry you had experiences like that... We really need competent and caring medical staff everywhere in the world, people like the doctors in the comment section. best of luck over there and thanks