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tick talk
Posted: Sat Jul 15, 2017 6:31 am
by jimmylegs
well pretty sure i scratched a tick off myself last eve! can't be sure because it was on my shoulder blade. definitely felt like a foreign object. now looks like a bite. at least we don't seem (so far) to be in a high risk area for the ticks a) belonging to species which can transmit lyme, and b) which are actually infected themselves.
Re: tick talk
Posted: Sat Jul 15, 2017 2:01 pm
by Zyklon
Watch your core temperature. If you see any unusual increase or other symptoms, go to a hospital. Onset is 1-3 days. Some ticks are no joke.
Or just don't risk anything and go to hospital as soon as possible for some checks.
Re: tick talk
Posted: Sat Jul 15, 2017 2:43 pm
by jimmylegs
definitely keeping an eye on the bite for sure! have a day off tomorrow so will be able to monitor. taking some extra antibacterial nutritional measures as well!
Re: tick talk
Posted: Mon Jul 17, 2017 8:37 am
by Zyklon
Updates?
Re: tick talk
Posted: Mon Jul 17, 2017 3:09 pm
by jimmylegs
nothing scary to report! not feeling generally more warm, spot is not feeling warm or tender, no ominous ring developing. hopefully all is well!
Re: tick talk
Posted: Tue Jul 18, 2017 8:16 am
by MSKarateka
Hopefully it was not a Lone Star tick. Them things are evil.
Re: tick talk
Posted: Tue Jul 18, 2017 1:49 pm
by jimmylegs
was going to say 'i don't think we have those around here' but
http://globalnews.ca/news/3556940/lone- ... to-canada/
i'm gonna be pissed if i end up with a red meat allergy. 1 serving a week is in my regimen! think my little friend was most likely a dog tick tho. *fingers crossed*