Ice Maiden Posted August 9, 2005 Share Posted August 9, 2005 I suffer from mosquito bites every now and then. But when I do they swell up like a ballon. The last time I had one on my finger, it was that badly swollen I couldn't move my whole finger and it was huge. It was that painful I couldn't sleep. I have tried alot of creams but they don't seem to work, they just take away the itching. A few moments ago I've noticed I have a new one...On my face. It's pretty darn big already and there must be something I can do in the early stages to help it stop swelling. My cheek is completley numb from holding an ice cube on it Anyone know any advice for moi and my mosquito bites before my whole face swells up. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Totster Posted August 9, 2005 Share Posted August 9, 2005 I used to suffer with mossie bites that used to balloon up.... my tips - 1.. Antihistamine tablets... not the ones from boots as they are crap and don't work, not too mention expensive, just pop down the local chemist and get some for bt20. I noticed a dramatic change in the swelling once I started taking the tablets. 2.. DO NO SCRATCH, whatever you do.. don't scratch them. totster Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
chuchok Posted August 9, 2005 Share Posted August 9, 2005 I used to suffer with mossie bites that used to balloon up.... my tips - 1.. Antihistamine tablets... not the ones from boots as they are crap and don't work, not too mention expensive, just pop down the local chemist and get some for bt20. I noticed a dramatic change in the swelling once I started taking the tablets. 2.. DO NO SCRATCH, whatever you do.. don't scratch them. totster <{POST_SNAPBACK}> You can also try an antihistamine cream and or steriod cream. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ice Maiden Posted August 9, 2005 Author Share Posted August 9, 2005 I used to suffer with mossie bites that used to balloon up.... my tips - 1.. Antihistamine tablets... not the ones from boots as they are crap and don't work, not too mention expensive, just pop down the local chemist and get some for bt20. I noticed a dramatic change in the swelling once I started taking the tablets. 2.. DO NO SCRATCH, whatever you do.. don't scratch them. totster <{POST_SNAPBACK}> It's really hard to not scratch though . I'm just desperate to give i one teeny weeny scratch. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
chuchok Posted August 9, 2005 Share Posted August 9, 2005 I used to suffer with mossie bites that used to balloon up.... my tips - 1.. Antihistamine tablets... not the ones from boots as they are crap and don't work, not too mention expensive, just pop down the local chemist and get some for bt20. I noticed a dramatic change in the swelling once I started taking the tablets. 2.. DO NO SCRATCH, whatever you do.. don't scratch them. totster <{POST_SNAPBACK}> It's really hard to not scratch though . I'm just desperate to give i one teeny weeny scratch. <{POST_SNAPBACK}> A steriod creame like betamethazone will stop the itiching really quickly.taking antihistamine tabs/cream,will stop the swelling etc. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Totster Posted August 9, 2005 Share Posted August 9, 2005 A steriod creame like betamethazone will stop the itiching really quickly... <{POST_SNAPBACK}> Thinking about it... this is why I have the Betamethazone cream.. totster Posting cross thread now..sorry Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
WhiteShiva Posted August 10, 2005 Share Posted August 10, 2005 (edited) I have found that the mozzie bites affect me less and less over the years. Most of the time I only get a small red mark that itches a bit for a few hours and that's all. Perhaps I am getting immune? Edited August 10, 2005 by WhiteShiva Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RamdomChances Posted August 10, 2005 Share Posted August 10, 2005 Ice Maiden. I'd agree with the Antihistamine tablets, although I used to find the ones from boots here in Thailand good but expensive (in comparisen with a local pharmacy). I used to swell up a lot. I remember one bite on my hand and I could not move the hand it was swolen so much. If its any consalation you do get used to them, just give it a year or two Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BambinA Posted August 10, 2005 Share Posted August 10, 2005 try Antihistamine tab as Chlopheniramine ,Dimenhydrinate ,or Hydroxyzine Hcl(Atarax) Antihistamine topical -Fenistil ( clear gel,no color stain), Caradryl, Caramine Steriod Cream - Betnovate-N,Dermasal,Bethasone BB Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mrbojangles Posted August 10, 2005 Share Posted August 10, 2005 When i go to LOS between Oct and May, the majority of the time Mozzies don't really get me and when they do they are only small bites. However, when i go between May and August they seem to get me more and the lumps are alot more harsher/bigger etc. What's all that about This time (2 weeks ago) i was almost convincing myself i'd got Dengy Fever or what ever it's called Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ice Maiden Posted August 10, 2005 Author Share Posted August 10, 2005 When i go to LOS between Oct and May, the majority of the time Mozzies don't really get me and when they do they are only small bites. However, when i go between May and August they seem to get me more and the lumps are alot more harsher/bigger etc. What's all that about This time (2 weeks ago) i was almost convincing myself i'd got Dengy Fever or what ever it's called <{POST_SNAPBACK}> Yeah my Grandad told me about that fever. I've been having a sore throat alot recently and apparently thats a sign. But I must be thinking overtime or something. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Totster Posted August 10, 2005 Share Posted August 10, 2005 When i go to LOS between Oct and May, the majority of the time Mozzies don't really get me and when they do they are only small bites. However, when i go between May and August they seem to get me more and the lumps are alot more harsher/bigger etc. What's all that about This time (2 weeks ago) i was almost convincing myself i'd got Dengy Fever or what ever it's called <{POST_SNAPBACK}> Yeah my Grandad told me about that fever. I've been having a sore throat alot recently and apparently thats a sign. But I must be thinking overtime or something. <{POST_SNAPBACK}> I think the risk of contracting Denge Fever in Pattaya is pretty low, it's out in the sticks where it's more of a problem (as far as I understand it ), so I wouldn't worry too much.. totster Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BambinA Posted August 10, 2005 Share Posted August 10, 2005 dengue Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Totster Posted August 10, 2005 Share Posted August 10, 2005 dengue <{POST_SNAPBACK}> he he .... Thankyou Bambi... totster Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
meadish_sweetball Posted August 10, 2005 Share Posted August 10, 2005 Dengue exists even within cities, it is not a bush problem. But a sore throat can mean a million (well almost) other things than dengue. Please correct me if I am wrong Bambi, but I think it is quite easy to diagnose Dengue Fever (Spot test during blood pressure measuring, etc.). Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BambinA Posted August 10, 2005 Share Posted August 10, 2005 Dengue exists even within cities, it is not a bush problem. But a sore throat can mean a million (well almost) other things than dengue. Please correct me if I am wrong Bambi, but I think it is quite easy to diagnose Dengue Fever (Spot test during blood pressure measuring, etc.). <{POST_SNAPBACK}> yeah its not so hard to Diag. Dengue..but you need to wait for few days after infected ... for find out from platlet's count (hematology) and/or Spot test Bambi Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ice Maiden Posted August 10, 2005 Author Share Posted August 10, 2005 Maybe I should go for the check Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Totster Posted August 10, 2005 Share Posted August 10, 2005 Dengue exists even within cities, it is not a bush problem. But a sore throat can mean a million (well almost) other things than dengue. <{POST_SNAPBACK}> I wasn't saying it was a bush problem, I was merely commenting that it was less likely to be a problem in a city, especially one full of tourists, one would think that the government make more of an effort preventing Dengue Fever in these places..? totster Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BambinA Posted August 10, 2005 Share Posted August 10, 2005 Maybe I should go for the check <{POST_SNAPBACK}> hahahahha , i dont think so ..if you still can joy in TV like this , mean you re healthy , IMO Bambi Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
meadish_sweetball Posted August 10, 2005 Share Posted August 10, 2005 Dengue exists even within cities, it is not a bush problem. But a sore throat can mean a million (well almost) other things than dengue. I wasn't saying it was a bush problem, I was merely commenting that it was less likely to be a problem in a city, especially one full of tourists, one would think that the government make more of an effort preventing Dengue Fever in these places..? totster Yep, you're right. But even with the efforts the government has made, there have still been cases of dengue among city dwellers in Bangkok and Chiang Mai - I have not heard of it in Pattaya yet though. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ice Maiden Posted August 10, 2005 Author Share Posted August 10, 2005 Maybe I should go for the check <{POST_SNAPBACK}> hahahahha , i dont think so ..if you still can joy in TV like this , mean you re healthy , IMO Bambi <{POST_SNAPBACK}> Don't laugh . Better safe than sorry I guess Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BambinA Posted August 10, 2005 Share Posted August 10, 2005 Don't laugh . Better safe than sorry I guess <{POST_SNAPBACK}> u will be fine ICE , HUG Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ice Maiden Posted August 10, 2005 Author Share Posted August 10, 2005 Don't laugh . Better safe than sorry I guess <{POST_SNAPBACK}> u will be fine ICE , HUG <{POST_SNAPBACK}> Hug accepted Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Totster Posted August 10, 2005 Share Posted August 10, 2005 Don't laugh . Better safe than sorry I guess <{POST_SNAPBACK}> u will be fine ICE , HUG <{POST_SNAPBACK}> Hug accepted <{POST_SNAPBACK}> Maybe a little more... kiss maybe... totster gàen gâew (?) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BambinA Posted August 10, 2005 Share Posted August 10, 2005 Maybe a little more... kiss maybe... totster gàen gâew (?) <{POST_SNAPBACK}> yes you are gàen gâew , san son ....hahahhahah Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ice Maiden Posted August 10, 2005 Author Share Posted August 10, 2005 Me and Bambi save that for the bedroom I really should learn more thai. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Totster Posted August 10, 2005 Share Posted August 10, 2005 Me and Bambi save that for the bedroom <{POST_SNAPBACK}> totster Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cobra Posted August 11, 2005 Share Posted August 11, 2005 It's really hard to not scratch though . I'm just desperate to give i one teeny weeny scratch. I know it is, put a bandaid or similar over the bite to help protect from scratching, a little Calamine won't hurt either. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
loong Posted August 11, 2005 Share Posted August 11, 2005 Me and Bambi save that for the bedroom Scratch each other's itches do you? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
taxexile Posted August 11, 2005 Share Posted August 11, 2005 Me and Bambi save that for the bedroom it is not a bush problem are you sure ? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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