insect bites

[Ponyup]

I have 3 bites on my left ring finger, right where my wedding ring goes. I'm wearing my ring on my right hand right now because my left is so swollen. I think they are spider bites. I noticed them last night & took some benedril. But they are still really swollen today. They are red at the bite site & white around the outside. I'm going to the doctor in 15 minutes to have them looked at. Pray it's nothing serious.

[Janet]

Praying it's nothing...but please let us know what you find out.

[Ponyup]

Doctor said it's probably mosquito or spider bites. Keep doing what I'm doing, taking benedryl & rubbing benedryl cream on it & leave my ring off until the swelling goes down. I have to be on the look out for a blood infection, but other than that I'm good. Actually since my appointment the swelling has gone down significantly & is almost back to normal. I guess this turned into a good thing. Since I couldn't wear my ring anyway I took it to the jeweler to have it cleaned & reshapped. She checked my pronges & found that one of them was cracked & i had a gouge in my band. & two of the diamonds in my wrap were really loose. So she sent it off to get fixed, so I will be without it for the next week. I'm going to have to find another ring to fit that finger once the swelling goes down so I don't feel weird.

[Gina]

Glad to hear that your feeling better and the swelling has gone down.

[Janet]

What a great relief to know it's nothing serious. I have gotten bit by bugs in the most uncomfortable places...lol. Just keep an eye on it like your Dr. said.

[DianaB]

I'm glad to hear that everything is alright. It's a good thing that you had your ring checked. It would be too bad to lose a diamond out of your set.

[Tink]

Whew on both counts!
I'm glad your finger is getting back to normal and that you found the problems with your ring before you lost a stone!

[2tiredmom]

Glad it worked out well for you. Good thing you got your ring in when you did.
Keep up the healing.:)

[Dobie]

Good to hear that the bites are doing better!