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.

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

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 

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You can also try an antihistamine cream and or steriod cream.

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 

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It's really hard to not scratch though . I'm just desperate to give i one teeny weeny scratch.

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 

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It's really hard to not scratch though . I'm just desperate to give i one teeny weeny scratch.

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A steriod creame like betamethazone will stop the itiching really quickly.taking antihistamine tabs/cream,will stop the swelling etc.

A steriod creame like betamethazone will stop the itiching really quickly...

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Thinking about it... this is why I have the Betamethazone cream..

totster

Posting cross thread now..sorry

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, 200521 yr by WhiteShiva

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

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

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

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

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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.

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

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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.

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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

dengue

dengue

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he he .... Thankyou Bambi...

totster

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.).

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.).

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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

Maybe I should go for the check

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.

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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

Maybe I should go for the check 

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hahahahha , i dont think so ..if you still can joy in TV like this , mean you re healthy , IMO

Bambi

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.

Maybe I should go for the check 

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hahahahha , i dont think so ..if you still can joy in TV like this , mean you re healthy , IMO

Bambi

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Don't laugh . Better safe than sorry I guess

Don't laugh  . Better safe than sorry I guess

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u will be fine ICE , HUG

Don't laugh  . Better safe than sorry I guess

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u will be fine ICE , HUG

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Hug accepted

Don't laugh  . Better safe than sorry I guess

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u will be fine ICE , HUG

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Hug accepted

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Maybe a little more... kiss maybe...

totster gàen gâew (?)

Maybe a little more... kiss maybe... 

totster gàen gâew (?)   

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yes you are gàen gâew , san son ....hahahhahah

Me and Bambi save that for the bedroom

I really should learn more thai.

Me and Bambi save that for the bedroom 

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totster

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.

Me and Bambi save that for the bedroom 

Scratch each other's itches do you?

Me and Bambi save that for the bedroom 

it is not a bush problem

are you sure ?