Old Speckled Hen Posted July 3, 2009 Share Posted July 3, 2009 OH was bitten once while we were walking - as usual he is a few paces in front That's usually the best place to walk. I was once attacked by hornets on a walking trip. I was lagging behind and the rest of the group had disturbed their territory sufficiently to anger them so they attacked the next in line. ME. I had eight bites on my head and it hurt so much I spent a goodly time crying When I was hiking in Nepal we used to fight each other to get behind our guide. Leeches were a problem and the first few people in line served merely to wake them up and you got hopped on if you were at the end. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
chocchick Posted July 3, 2009 Share Posted July 3, 2009 I went for a riding lesson and my poor horse was particularly bothered and all I call hear was swish swish swish from his tail and occasional head shakes. We released them into the indoor school before they went into the field and he went for the biggest roll with all 4 feet in the air. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Alis girls Posted July 3, 2009 Share Posted July 3, 2009 lucky thing- a good roll makes you feel better. have yet another bite - leg again scratch scratch Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Space Chick Posted July 3, 2009 Share Posted July 3, 2009 I got bitten by one as a teenager (many many moons ago ) My leg became very swollen and hard and infected. They tried topical antibiotics on the "epicentre" but that didn't work, then they tried oral antibiotics. After a few weeks of suffering, itching and pain, my GP had to lance it and drain out the infection It tooks months for it to fully heal I'm petrified of the things now Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
clueless chick Posted July 4, 2009 Author Share Posted July 4, 2009 Tried to get an appointment at the docs but full for the day on Thurs receptionist suggested going to the chemist. They suggested hydrocortisone cream and antihist tabs which I have been taking. Have felt really ill and have been driven to distraction with the pain but didnt know whether to take pain killers or not with the antihist tabs so I have put up with it and going to bed exhausted. Husband out on Thurs and put the chooks away early, which they didnt like and called for half hour so had to get up again but quite an effort cos once I had raised the ankle I couldnt stand the pain of putting it back on the floor. They were quiet as soon as they saw me but we had words and I went back to bed. unable to go to work but luckily work for hubby. Today still swollen so no shoes other than flip flops but the pain has gone Thsnks for all the replies, a strong repellent needed as hubby says there are loads where we grow the crops. he was told that there could be a link with sceptic tanks, which we have and so do all our neighbours ???? Reading all the replies have cheered me up as been low for days thanks again Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Alis girls Posted July 4, 2009 Share Posted July 4, 2009 Have yet another bite on thigh and its huge - more horse than horsefly OH smeared Benadryl cream on it and 3 plasters. I think he just wanted a look at my leg Hes announced it is my Anglo Saxon good looks that attracts them - yeah right, middleaged blond going grey with wrinkles - flies much be desparate Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
