Paddy Galore! Posted July 16, 2010 Report Share Posted July 16, 2010 Hi chaps, went out shooting last night and got bitten a few times, bloody hell my hand hurts, swollen up like a balloon too! had some anti histamine tabs which are making me very drowsy, so before i nod off does anyone know of any housewives remedies? thanks, gram... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
pegasus bridge Posted July 16, 2010 Report Share Posted July 16, 2010 no remedies i'm afraid - but i'm feeling your pain - got one on the back of my neck a few weeks ago - i have still got a lump now, horrible creatures. oh - i did find ibuprofen helped a little? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kyska Posted July 16, 2010 Report Share Posted July 16, 2010 Hi chaps, went out shooting last night and got bitten a few times, bloody hell my hand hurts, swollen up like a balloon too! had some anti histamine tabs which are making me very drowsy, so before i nod off does anyone know of any housewives remedies?thanks, gram... I think you're doing the right thing mate, you could try some hydrocortisone cream. They take ages to heal, maybe just some over the counter pain relief too. If all else fails, don't forget its beerday today. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lez325 Posted July 16, 2010 Report Share Posted July 16, 2010 try ICE to bring down the swelling- I used a bag of frozen peas- seemed to help a lot Les Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Paddy Galore! Posted July 16, 2010 Author Report Share Posted July 16, 2010 Thanks guys, i'm not sure i can have the ibuprofen tho as i'm already on prednisolone (steroid) for something else, don't think i can mix the two. A cold pack did do the trick last night but it's come back with a vengance this morning, it's half way up my fore arm! I did read up on the NHS direct website about treatments and i'm already on the right stuff apparently, never had a horsefly bite as bad as this tho Next time i'll remember the bug spray Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
100milesaway Posted July 16, 2010 Report Share Posted July 16, 2010 Squeeze an inch of antihystamein cream on the bite and cover with a big plaster, seems to work for me. from Auntie Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kyska Posted July 16, 2010 Report Share Posted July 16, 2010 Thanks guys, i'm not sure i can have the ibuprofen tho as i'm already on prednisolone (steroid) for something else, don't think i can mix the two. A cold pack did do the trick last night but it's come back with a vengance this morning, it's half way up my fore arm! I did read up on the NHS direct website about treatments and i'm already on the right stuff apparently, never had a horsefly bite as bad as this tho Next time i'll remember the bug spray I'm almost certain you can use pain relief with steroids mate, its fine in domestic animals and thats what I'm basing it on, but just ring your pharmacist to check. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
shot shot Posted July 16, 2010 Report Share Posted July 16, 2010 I usually take a sharp knife and cut across the top of the bite, squeeze out what puss you can, then bath the area in rubbing alcohol It usually takes the itch away. Don't bother covering it afterwards, it's better in the air Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Alpha Mule Posted July 16, 2010 Report Share Posted July 16, 2010 I had half a dozen of them a few weeks back. They took ages to heal and itched like a bad thing (can't be bothered trying to get round the swear sensor). I used antihistamine and it did nothing. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kyska Posted July 16, 2010 Report Share Posted July 16, 2010 I usually take a sharp knife and cut across the top of the bite, squeeze out what puss you can, then bath the area in rubbing alcohol It usually takes the itch away. Don't bother covering it afterwards, it's better in the air I certainly wouldn't recommend that! Horsefly bites are liable to get infected at the best of times because of the mechanism of the bite, let alone breaking the skin even more. But...all to their own! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
wymberley Posted July 16, 2010 Report Share Posted July 16, 2010 Hi, Feel for you, mate. Walking up hares one evening near Machrihanish some time back and a couple got through the slit in my face mask. Hurt like hell but after a few pints of heavy finally got to sleep. Woke up and thought I'd gone blind - face all puffed up with no eyes in evidence. Hope it eases soon. Cheers Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest gloker Posted July 16, 2010 Report Share Posted July 16, 2010 (edited) Horse flies are manky little bleeders! The itch is unbearable and the more you itch the more likely to get infected. I personally cant take piriton (Chlorpheniramine.) as I am one of the people who are sensitive to its 'drowsiness' side effect.(I turn into a mong/zombie.) There are lots of non drowsy anti-histamines though. speak to the pharmacist. You can take Ibuprofen with prednisolone but it is not reccomended as the likelihood of GI (gastro intestinal ) upset is increased. Give the bite a good clean with alcohol hand gel or similar.(ow.)(I know its not supposed to be used on broken skin but it works.) Then apply some anti histamine cream or even better some lanacane cream (anti itch.) cheap and works a treat. Leave it alone. keep it clean and dry (If this means putting a dressing on then a clean (pref. sterile.) dry dressing. If the swelling/redness hasnt gone in 48 hours see the quack to get some antibiotics. If you have pus and or red tracking up your arm or away from the bite then get thee to the quack quick sharp as it is def. infected. Ice works a treat. Dont ring 999 or you will get short shrift. (we get called for less but thats not the point!) Edited July 16, 2010 by gloker Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Paddy Galore! Posted July 16, 2010 Author Report Share Posted July 16, 2010 Hi chaps, thanks for the advice. Just been in touch with my GP, and apart from telling me not to be such a wuss! she was concerned about the massive swelling and the risk of any infection because of some of the other stuff i'm on, and i'm allergic to some antibiotics, going in on the way home for some sympathy. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
besty57 Posted July 16, 2010 Report Share Posted July 16, 2010 i,ve been working at a shooting ground .and have been bit quite a lot by these littlle bleeders.have tried most things.i find that if you rub vinegar on the bite it tends to take the itch away for a while,works for me anyway Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
whiskymac Posted July 16, 2010 Report Share Posted July 16, 2010 (edited) Bitten just below the eye with one a few years ago and had an almighty reaction. Found a large Jameson gave me about the most relief. Bitten a few times over the years and they are always nasty. Edited July 16, 2010 by whiskymac Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
steve_b_wales Posted July 16, 2010 Report Share Posted July 16, 2010 Tiger Balm is good for most stings/bites. Don't know if it's any good for horse fly bites though. I had one years ago and I've still got a mark on my arm now. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SSS Posted July 16, 2010 Report Share Posted July 16, 2010 The best advice i can give, is the advice i got about swollen red ant bites recently..... Man up you big girl Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
majordisorder Posted July 16, 2010 Report Share Posted July 16, 2010 Amputation will certainly relieve the swelling..... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Alpha Mule Posted July 16, 2010 Report Share Posted July 16, 2010 Is it normal to feel a lump under the skin that feels like you have a bit that has been left in there? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Paddy Galore! Posted July 16, 2010 Author Report Share Posted July 16, 2010 The best advice i can give, is the advice i got about swollen red ant bites recently.....Man up you big girl Yeah? so what, i'm a wuss ok Amputation will certainly relieve the swelling..... you guys! actually, my father nearly lost his lower leg to an insect bite on his knee, got infected and spent 2 weeks in hospital on IV antibiotics and his knee opened up so they could drain it, poor old beggar. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Paddy Galore! Posted July 16, 2010 Author Report Share Posted July 16, 2010 Is it normal to feel a lump under the skin that feels like you have a bit that has been left in there? That might be the core of the damage, like a scab after the swelling recedes a bit the ruptured cells start to heal up. Or a big fat juicy maggot. Or just a big spot in the making Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Alpha Mule Posted July 16, 2010 Report Share Posted July 16, 2010 That might be the core of the damage, like a scab after the swelling recedes a bit the ruptured cells start to heal up.Or a big fat juicy maggot. Or just a big spot in the making EEEWWWW! (in full-on big-girl squeeling mode)! I had to bat the little sucker off and it took a couple of swipes to do it, so I'm thinking it may have left its hooter in the heel of my hand. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Paddy Galore! Posted July 16, 2010 Author Report Share Posted July 16, 2010 EEEWWWW! (in full-on big-girl squeeling mode)! I had to bat the little sucker off and it took a couple of swipes to do it, so I'm thinking it may have left its hooter in the heel of my hand. If there's anything in there then it'll come out when it's ready mate, I don't think they lay their eggs in living flesh. got some hydrocortisone cream and some calamine on the way back from the docs, still forgot the bug spray tho never mind tho as my hand's too swollen to grip the gun at the mo so the rabbits will have a repreive. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tam Posted July 16, 2010 Report Share Posted July 16, 2010 I take it we are talking about Cleg's here Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Imperfection Posted July 16, 2010 Report Share Posted July 16, 2010 I just smear Sudocream over insect bites.It numbs the pain within a minute or so and reduces inflamation. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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