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Post by riotgirlheather on Nov 26, 2010 10:44:46 GMT -8
I'm allergic to most known substances, and 5 unknown ones, in the universe and across the galaxies. For the life of me, I cannot figure out what is causing my legs to break out in itchy bumps! They look like mosquito bites, but there are no mosquitos this time of year. I'm so itchy and I don't know why. Any suggestions for what could be causing it? My legs are so itchy...sigh.
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Post by riotgirlheather on Nov 26, 2010 10:49:37 GMT -8
UPDATE! According to the internets, the shape and such of the bumps indicates a non-toxic spider has bitten me like, eight times. I'm so scared to go back out to my camper...that I live in. I'm petrified of spiders.
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Nico
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Post by Nico on Nov 26, 2010 19:35:48 GMT -8
Ack. Just ... ack.
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Post by winterwhispers on Nov 26, 2010 22:16:41 GMT -8
You can try using a natural spider repellent. Aside from the following list, I've also heard they don't care for eucalyptus either.... Hope this helps some hon!
Essential oils: Rose oil Citronella Oil Lavender Oil Cinnamon Oil Peppermint Oil Citrus Oil Tea Tree Oil any of the above oils will kill spiders and other insects on contact!
A Natural Spider Spray Formula for inside the house: To get Immediate Relief from spiders inside the house buy 8 oz bottle of Peppermint or Lavender Soap, or any other natural soap. Go to your local drug store (I've found a great supplier at the local arts and crafts store) and buy 1 oz of Essential oil. Add 5 tablespoons of the soap per quart water. Add 5 tablespoons of any natural citrus oil to the quart water which you added the soap and label it spider control spray. Add to sprayer and spray inside house where spiders are seen. Should be done as often as needed. This is not a long term solution but will provide you immediate help.
You can also add 1 drop of any of the above (depending on preference to you) to 1 quart of water: Test for strength.
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Post by riotgirlheather on Aug 8, 2011 21:33:11 GMT -8
Way late update...it's hives. It's been hives the whole time. I'd only ever had mild hives on my face, and had never had full blown hives on my entire body. I'm currently completely covered in them, for the most part. Well, not very symmetrically covered. My left leg is covered, but my right only has a few. My right arm is just awful, but my left is okay. The fingers on both hands are affected. Part of why it's taking me several more minutes to type than it normally would.
I will listen about the spider stuff though. I hate them.
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Post by winterwhispers on Aug 12, 2011 21:29:20 GMT -8
Now, is there any known cause for your hives? My youngest son is allergic to penicillin and breaks out in full body hives.
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