26-06-2018, 06:34 PM
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Originally Posted by susan m
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Can someone please explain why do they put a hot spoon onto a bite , and does the spoon have to be really burny hot ,if so what does this do (Honestly never heard of this before )
The theory is that the heat from the spoon kills the protein that causes the itch. It usually works for me, just this sting was a tough bugger!
26-06-2018, 06:45 PM
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Originally Posted by Twink55
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Mups as I said on the phone, I was concerned about the size of your bite and I am delighted to hear they your Pharmacist was so good.I was afraid that it may be cellulitis, and that is why they are calling you tomorrow, because it is quite serious and the first stage of treatment is antibiotics.
When you speak to you Pharmacist again, tell him that a friend was very impressed with him, because if it is cellulitis, early diagnosis and treatment are essential.
I would also remind the old bat at the surgery that Pharmacist are authorized to give medical advice, but doctors receptionist are not.
Keep your eye on it and make sure you get the care you need!
I am at the other end of the phone if you are concerned
Yes, he really was a good chap wasn't he Twink.
Wonder if he'd look at my gate post for me.
I was kinda half thinking should I go or not, when I got this phone call from a lady who nagged me and made me go.
At the mo, it is even bigger now. Just measured it and it is now 5" long by 4" wide, and is that hot you could probably fry an egg on it. I hope I get some sleep alright.
I wish she'd have just given me the Penicillan and done with.
Nicol, I remember trying the hot spoon treatment once, but it nearly shot me through the ceiling!
Guess it must have been a bit too hot.
I never tried again.
Omah, Tiff was right, they have got the 'Incognito' at Saisbury's, and what's more, it's on offer at the mo.
I'll pop in tomorrow when I'm in town, and get some to try.
Thank you both.
26-06-2018, 06:54 PM
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Originally Posted by Mups
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Yes, he really was a good chap wasn't he Twink.Wonder if he'd look at my gate post for me.
I was kinda half thinking should I go or not, when I got this phone call from a lady who nagged me and made me go.
At the mo, it is even bigger now. Just measured it and it is now 5" long by 4" wide, and is that hot you could probably fry an egg on it. I hope I get some sleep alright.
I wish she'd have just given me the Penicillan and done with.
Nicol, I remember trying the hot spoon treatment once, but it nearly shot me through the ceiling!
Guess it must have been a bit too hot.
I never tried again.
Omah, Tiff was right, they have got the 'Incognito' at Saisbury's, and what's more, it's on offer at the mo.
I'll pop in tomorrow when I'm in town, and get some to try.
Thank you both.
26-06-2018, 07:53 PM
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Re: Insect bites
I had forgotten about Neem Oil, but anyway, I thought it was more to make skin supple and soft rather than an insect repellent?If anyone else reads this, I also seem to remember this oil is not recommened if you're pregnant for some reason. (Not that is likely to effect most of us).
My main problem is, it is already too late.
I have got to get this swelling down now.
26-06-2018, 08:15 PM
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Re: Insect bites
Originally Posted by Mups
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JBR, my apologies, I "Sent" the post by mistake before I had finished. I have added the outcome now.I didn't want to have to go to casuality if I could avoid it, as its almost a 40 mile round trip for me, and it would be horrendous in the rush hour and this heat.
It makes my heart glad when I hear about people like that (the receptionist) being put in their place.
Some of them seem to feel that they are little doctors themselves.
Edit: I hope you pop in sometime to give the very helpful pharmacist a little something.
Er, I mean something like a box of chocolates, of course.
26-06-2018, 08:50 PM
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That sounds nasty Mups,Im glad you pharmacist got you an appointment,terrible that he had to intervene,,Good you didnt have to go to A&E as I came home from my day there I saw sick ,tired people waiting in the walk in centre and notices said current waiting time 2/3 hourI hope your bite improves,I usually get some nasty bites and need some anti biotic as they become infected. I dread going in the garden in case I get bitten
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