robmiller Posted July 5, 2009 Report Share Posted July 5, 2009 Well i currently have two hand that look like a cross between jeremy beadles and shreks! I am allergic to horsefly/cleg bites. And they swell up quite badly and infect my glands. Does anyone have any good midge/insect repellants or even any good remedies for post bites!? Good to hear any ideas Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cranfield Posted July 5, 2009 Report Share Posted July 5, 2009 The very best, "anti any insect that bites" preparation is Avon Skin So Soft. :blink: It is not intended for that purpose , but I was given the tip off from fishing/hunting friends in the US about 20 years ago and its the best thing I have ever used. Its fame spread to the UK some time ago. Google "Avon Skin So Soft" and see what I mean. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
robmiller Posted July 5, 2009 Author Report Share Posted July 5, 2009 I have heard this! May give it a go! Someone also tole me citronella mixed with baby oil? Any remedies for after bites! I cant even close a fist now ha. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Beardo Posted July 5, 2009 Report Share Posted July 5, 2009 Snopes has something to say on that... http://www.snopes.com/oldwives/skeeters.asp Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SXPhil Posted July 5, 2009 Report Share Posted July 5, 2009 Marmite Sandwich The Marmite works its way through your system and midges HATE the stuff Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
shot shot Posted July 5, 2009 Report Share Posted July 5, 2009 Marmite Sandwich The Marmite works its way through your system and midges HATE the stuff what about the other half that love it?? :blink: Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Greenhunter Posted July 5, 2009 Report Share Posted July 5, 2009 I'm not allergic to the bites but they usually make a huge lump which itches like...a lot :blink: Had one the other day which came up into a lump but didn't itch for some reason Then I remembered I was taking antihistamine tabs for the hayfever so that might help your itching too. My sympathies.. GH Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
digit Posted July 5, 2009 Report Share Posted July 5, 2009 Marmite Sandwich The Marmite works its way through your system and midges HATE the stuff I'd rather put up with midges than eat Marmite Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ozzy Fudd Posted July 5, 2009 Report Share Posted July 5, 2009 have you tried taking antihistamines to make the swelling go down? daft question i know... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
robmiller Posted July 5, 2009 Author Report Share Posted July 5, 2009 hey guys cheers for your help. Antihistamines arent working along with ibuprofen. Phoned the useless entity that is otherwise known as NHS direct and they have advised i go to A&E as the swelling has spread up my forearm and into my glands which are sore to touch. Will report back to you, i know it is probably a horsefly / cleg and when this has happened to me before (not to quite this extent) i have been around water.....swimming when i was younger. to be continued...... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Stealth Stalker Posted July 5, 2009 Report Share Posted July 5, 2009 Another vote here for the Avon skin so soft :blink: definately worked for me when up in Scotland recently. And the day I forgot to put any on ...yeah you guessed, I got bit to **** SS Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
pyr8 Posted July 5, 2009 Report Share Posted July 5, 2009 it sounds more like blood poisoning.get it checked,had a similar bite years ago and nearly lost my arm.don,t leave it. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
banjobill Posted July 5, 2009 Report Share Posted July 5, 2009 Vinagar or Dettol liquid are both good for putting on bites and will reduce any pain/ swelling. Benydryl ointment may also help on this point. as for preventitave theres a yellow canned aresol available from boots cant remember the name but its great. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mungler Posted July 5, 2009 Report Share Posted July 5, 2009 it sounds more like blood poisoning.get it checked,had a similar bite years ago and nearly lost my arm.don,t leave it. From an insect bite? Where were you, Africa? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
magman Posted July 5, 2009 Report Share Posted July 5, 2009 Another vote here for the Avon skin so soft definately worked for me when up in Scotland recently. And the day I forgot to put any on ...yeah you guessed, I got bit to **** SS Went fly fishing last week and the midges came out so i put some skin so soft on and offered him some , but he refused spoke to him this week and he was bittern to hell Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Boromir Posted July 5, 2009 Report Share Posted July 5, 2009 I was cutting some grass in some release pens and the Horseflys were out in the hundreds, they only thing you can do is kill them before they bite. As for midges the best thing is pray for a bit of a breeze. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tattoo sleeve Posted July 5, 2009 Report Share Posted July 5, 2009 From an insect bite? Where were you, Africa? The guy is right. Straight to A & E..... I get nasty reactions to Mosquitos and horse flies (B*st*rds) Usually just annoying swelling and itchy and leaky, you know the sort of thing. But sometimes they go bad, and they go bad quick, and it can be real dangerous. I have had to have hospital treatment 4 times from bites Once in India, Once in Greece, and twice in my own back yard.. So you can get it anywhere. For the record - good quality products containing Deet, are the only thing that will givlong lasting protection. Most stuff doesnt work , other stuff works just for a very short tiime. And as for treatment, antihistamines and paracetamol or ibuprofen is the only thing. But when they go bad - Hospital and antibiotics - Quick Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Frenchieboy Posted July 6, 2009 Report Share Posted July 6, 2009 I am a strong believer and practitioner in "Natural Remedies" and"Natural Healing" (I am a Rieki Master and have studied Aromatherapy and Natural Remedies) so I use a mixture of Citronella Oil and Lemon Grass Oil mixed with Sweet Almond Oil at a ratio of 10 drops each of the Citronella and Lemon Grass Oil mixed with about 1/2 a teaspoon of the Sweet Almond Carrier Oil. This mixture has a pleasant citrus smell to it so is not as offencive some of the "Insect Repellents" which are available "over the counter". I use this when I go Crown Green Bowling as well as when I go shooting as our Bowling Green is notorious for Midges, Moskitoes and Horse Flies and while other players are itching like mad I can bowl in relative comfort. If by chance to do get bitten by any insect or manage to pick up any minor cuts or scratches while out shooting a few drops of Pure Tea Tree Oil into the bite. Tea Tree Oil is one of the best Antiseptics available and can be more effective than some of the better known Antiseptics available over the counter. In either case, should the effected area continue to swell up badly you should really consult your G.P. Hope this helps! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
robmiller Posted July 6, 2009 Author Report Share Posted July 6, 2009 Evening gents. Well second day in hospital! Been on I.V sincel sun evening. Steroids and antibiotics. Little sh*tters. Need to come up with something quick! Am on blackberry so will read all replies when home, plus will paste photos of my beadle hands! Thanks fellahs......,o nice nurses by the way! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
danccooke Posted July 8, 2009 Report Share Posted July 8, 2009 Sounds like hospital was the right choice. My Bro is allergic to apparently anything that lives. Nine times out of ten he gets bitten or stung it ends up in a trip to hospital and/or an adrenalin jab. Basic rule is a bit like burns if it swells bigger than a 50p in diameter and sticks out more than the depth of a £1 get it checked. My old dear left one for weeks without telling anyone next thing in hospital, her leg went black and crispy like crackling. something to do with the lymph glands. luckily i seem to made of sterner stuff (unless it is a Cat but thats a different story) anyway glad to hear you are getting nice nurse treatment, rather have pics of them than the beadle hands if it's all the same. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
hambone Posted July 8, 2009 Report Share Posted July 8, 2009 Been told by a forestry commision worker that lots of them take vitamin B tablets to keep midges away. I have been taking them on and off for a couple of months and it does seem to help. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dave1979 Posted July 8, 2009 Report Share Posted July 8, 2009 rub sugar all over yourself..that way they will bite you once..then thier teeth will fall out and they wont be abel to bite again!!!!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Harnser Posted July 8, 2009 Report Share Posted July 8, 2009 An old Norfolk remedy is to smoother your self with fresh cow pats . Rubbed on to chapped lips will stop you licking them and you are allways assured a seat on your own on the train . Harnser . Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
malkiserow Posted July 8, 2009 Report Share Posted July 8, 2009 lots of people are trying Viagra mixed with camomile tea. It works a treat :o Best you can get Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
robmiller Posted July 8, 2009 Author Report Share Posted July 8, 2009 Will give the viagra a go! Seeing as i can barely close my hands and the Mrs is away.......i may be hitting a brick wall! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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