Yellow Flies and severe allergic reactions

[KHorne]

Has this happened 'all of the sudden' to anyone else?

(i'm not talking about just some swelling, I'm talking about chills, heart pounding, nausea, dizziness, sweating, the shakes and being down and out for hours after a single bite) Having to take Benadryl Immediately or yikes!

I'm reading up on anything I can find but any input, opinion, experience, etc.. would be appreciated.

By the way, Beware- They are on the way! one got me today! boo hiss....

sadface,
Kendall

 

[NoHall]

Has this happened 'all of the sudden' to anyone else?

(i'm not talking about just some swelling, I'm talking about chills, heart pounding, nausea, dizziness, sweating, the shakes and being down and out for hours after a single bite) Having to take Benadryl Immediately or yikes!

I'm reading up on anything I can find but any input, opinion, experience, etc.. would be appreciated.

By the way, Beware- They are on the way! one got me today! boo hiss....

sadface,
Kendall

About 5 years ago I was able to spend a couple of weeks down there. The first bite I had was like a mosquito bite. The second was worse. By the end of the two weeks, I was staying at a friend's house and my entire hand swelled up and got hot like a bee sting.

Apparently, the effect of the bites builds. The only advice I could find on the internet was, "If you are allergic to yellow flies, you should stay indoors during May and June."

Not very practical. But if you're having increasing allergic reactions, I think you should see your doctor. You might need an Epi-pen.

Skunky?

 

[Smiling JOe]

Kendall, it happened to my former neighbor, two years ago at ArtsQuests. They ended up taking him to the emergency room, and he recovered, without problems, but I'm not sure what they gave him. They told him that the bites have a cumulative effect, so the more bites you get, the more it builds up in your system. Not everyone is allergic, but those who are, should take caution. I'm not sure if something like Benedryl works for that. My neighbor was fairly scared by the end of that day, but the next day, he was back to normal.


Are you alone, or is there someone who can help you out? If you need a ride to the ER, call me or send me a text message, and I'll come get you. Dr Skunky might be able to help you online if he reads this.

Sorry to read that you got attacked. I noticed the first one of the season when she bit me on the leg yesterday. I about jumped off the dock, it scared me so bad. They silently land on your skin and you cannot feel it, until they bite.

Call or text me if you need a run to the ER, and I'll come grab you. Don't be scared to call 9-1-1 if you need to.

 

[Minnie]

As NoHall stated you definitely need to see a doctor for a reaction that severe. The thing with allergies, is you can be fine for years, then suddenly it changes.

See the doctor.

 

[Smiling JOe]

I sent Dr Skunky a pm requesting online advice.

 

[30A Skunkape]

Sorry, I was on the golf course

It sounds like a pretty serious allergic reaction. Are you certain the bite is what set you off? Benadryl is OK for now but it might be a good idea to have an epi-pen on hand for the future.

 

[NoHall]

I sent Dr Skunky a pm requesting online advice.

You're a good 'un, SJ!

Hop was all for running me to the ER when my hand swelled up. But I wasn't having any respiratory problems or the issues you describe--just superficial symptoms.

I'll be stocking up on DEET before I come down this weekend. I know some folks don't approve of DEET, but I prefer it to swollen, painful extremities. I have also noticed that running the ceiling fans on high on the porches keep them from hanging out there so much.

 

[Matt J]

Kendall, it happened to my former neighbor, two years ago at ArtsQuests. They ended up taking him to the emergency room, and he recovered, without problems, but I'm not sure what they gave him. They told him that the bites have a cumulative effect, so the more bites you get, the more it builds up in your system. Not everyone is allergic, but those who are, should take caution. I'm not sure if something like Benedryl works for that. My neighbor was fairly scared by the end of that day, but the next day, he was back to normal.


Are you alone, or is there someone who can help you out? If you need a ride to the ER, call me or send me a text message, and I'll come get you. Dr Skunky might be able to help you online if he reads this.

Sorry to read that you got attacked. I noticed the first one of the season when she bit me on the leg yesterday. I about jumped off the dock, it scared me so bad. They silently land on your skin and you cannot feel it, until they bite.

Call or text me if you need a run to the ER, and I'll come grab you. Don't be scared to call 9-1-1 if you need to.

Benadryll is quite effective, but it is like taking an aspirin when you have a heart attack or stroke, you still have to follow up with medical attention.

You're a good 'un, SJ!

Hop was all for running me to the ER when my hand swelled up. But I wasn't having any respiratory problems or the issues you describe--just superficial symptoms.

I'll be stocking up on DEET before I come down this weekend. I know some folks don't approve of DEET, but I prefer it to swollen, painful extremities. I have also noticed that running the ceiling fans on high on the porches keep them from hanging out there so much.

Supposedly bags of water with a single penny hung from a string works too. I believe that falls under "old wives tales".

 

[NoHall]

Benadryll is quite effective, but it is like taking an aspirin when you have a heart attack or stroke, you still have to follow up with medical attention.



Supposedly bags of water with a single penny hung from a string works too. I believe that falls under "old wives tales".

The air from the fans is what keeps them away. Works for most flying insects. Something about aerodynamics (which might be a wives tale to you...did you go to UGA or something?) Or maybe you're referring to the DEET. It's a chemical insect repellent, genius...

 

[Matt J]

The air from the fans is what keeps them away. Works for most flying insects. Something about aerodynamics (which might be a wives tale to you...did you go to UGA or something?) Or maybe you're referring to the DEET. It's a chemical insect repellent, genius...

I was referring to ways of keeping flies away. This was just one that I had heard of and seen (Wild Olives in Rosemary).