[stlnative]

Here is an update on my BRS bite - I feel silly doing this - but folks have to know how serious a BRS could be and how even a minor one can get.



Bite 3 days after


Bite 10 days after - Hole is slightly larger than 1/8" in diameter and is about 1/8" deep. The peeling skin circle is about 3/8" diameter. The doctor said I will end up with deep hole area expanding out to the edges of the 3/8" peeling circle area. This picture was taken today right after removing the hard scab to get to the puss area under it and cleaning it. (sorry to be so graphic - but keeping the bite clean and removing the hard scab to clean under it is the best way to prevent infection. I clean it a couple times a day with peroxide and keep antibiotic ointment on it. In the last 10 days I have had pain in my arm and down to my fingers on and off. Even though my bite is a MINOR bite, it goes to show you that even a minor bite can cause problems and possibly can get worse if it is not taken care of. I just have to let it run it's course and watch for infection and watch it to see if it gets bigger than 3/8" in diameter or eats very deep into my arm.

[Neenah]

Thanks brigette for reporting your progress ! In fact, I have been thinking of you today, and as soon as I was done cleaning carpets, I intended to drop you at least a freepmail to see how you were doing.

When I got here, there was a "ping" from you, so now I know. I had forwarded this thread to some friends in various places, and they were soooo appreciative with all the information you, and many others gave on this subject. So a big THANK YOU.

What you are doing is perfect, don't worry about being graphic. LOL..we would scab too if we were bitten !! Keep taking good care of it, and know I am thinking of you.