Ticks and Coumadin

[vkernus]

I don't think I ever managed to get chiggers. Kids did once, we used some treatment from the doctor that cleared things up. I am more prone to getting mosquito bites, black fly bites and tick bites. The tick bites scare me the most. Lots of deer ticks where I am

 

[vkernus]

Ticks and Coumadin

Is there any concern with getting tick bites and being on Coumadin? I have had several bites over the last couple of days and the bits spots have turned very red. This is not what I was used to seeing.

 

[Ross]

Perhaps a silly question, but if they are red, are you sure you got the heads out?

 

[Eva]

I am having bite spots that are turning very red and are EXTREMELY ITCHY!! I feel I want to push my finger nails into them. My doctor prescribed a creme since he though neosporin won't be good enough...it is helping with the itching: TRIAMCINOLONE to be used twice a day. In between I am putting NEOSPORINE.

Today I am thinking these could be allergy to shell fish I had on Sunday more than bites (at least in my case) since they are continuing to appear while I am standing or walking!!!

 

[Philip B]

Bites & Bruises

Bites & Bruises

Anytime you get a bite or impact injury that results in abnormal blood flow in tissues you'll see more of an effect when you're on coumadin. It's simply related to a slower clotting response. The effect varies from individual to individual.

-Philip

 

[Eva]

Anytime you get a bite or impact injury that results in abnormal blood flow in tissues you'll see more of an effect when you're on coumadin. It's simply related to a slower clotting response. The effect varies from individual to individual.

-Philip

A very good point as mine never looked that bad in the past before starting ACT.

 

[terodac]

Why would you have tick bites? or you camping or in the woods alot? just wondering.

 

[COLLEEN S]

Perhaps the best revenge we can hope for is that the bloodsuckers (ticks and mosquitos alike) die from sucking on the coumadin in our blood!

 

[Eva]

Perhaps the best revenge we can hope for is that the bloodsuckers (ticks and mosquitos alike) die from sucking on the coumadin in our blood!

Maybe they do die. My hubby always teases me how I am bitten and not him. Could be they die after they bite me!! they bleed before they reach him

 

[vkernus]

Why would you have tick bites? or you camping or in the woods alot? just wondering.

I shoot competitive field archery. I spend alot of time in the woods. Also, I do camp, fish and hike. It is a nice escape from sitting behind a desk all week.

Victor

 

[vkernus]

Perhaps a silly question, but if they are red, are you sure you got the heads out?

Ross, not a silly question. I have thought about this issue as well. I am very careful about removing the little blood suckers and while I endeavor to make sure the heads come out, perhaps one was left behind. Still, each bite seems to have a red dot associated therewith.

 

[Cozycat]

Maybe they do die. My hubby always teases me how I am bitten and not him. Could be they die after they bite me!! they bleed before they reach him

Eva, think it means you are just "sweeter" than he is.

Midge

 

[Eva]

Eva, think it means you are just "sweeter" than he is.

Midge

Thanks, Midge, I also think they may be smart!! they know whose blood is easier to suck and suck before they get caught

(between me and you, I accept your compliment but the truth is my husband is sweeter than I am. I wish I could remain as patient and as kind as he is during 'situations' that are upsetting to me.)

 

[Ross]

Ross, not a silly question. I have thought about this issue as well. I am very careful about removing the little blood suckers and while I endeavor to make sure the heads come out, perhaps one was left behind. Still, each bite seems to have a red dot associated therewith.

I guess a better question is, have they resolved? Man, I'd hate to see you end up with Rocky Mountain spotted fever.

 

[vkernus]

Ross,

Yes, they seem to have resolved. I too would hate to get Rocky Mtn Spotted fever or lyme disease, neither are particulary fun. I do use several repellants including premetherin, but you still get one or two now and then.

I also seem to get the same reaction with mosquito bites. I guess the anti-coagulation effects of coumadin contributes to this extra bleeding.

As for the ticks, I would have thought that they would leave me alone. I mean I am an attorney, is there no professional courtesy given from one blood sucker to another

Victor

 

[Marty]

Chiggers ?

Chiggers ?

July 4th I was in the woods on TR Island. Something got me, itchy large red bumps maybe a dozen on my shoulder. General concensus was that this was
CHIGGERS. Treated with alcohol scrub followed by Prednisone cream. Took over a week to calm down. Did not use old time honored nail polish treatment.

 

[catwoman]

July 4th I was in the woods on TR Island. Something got me, itchy large red bumps maybe a dozen on my shoulder. General concensus was that this was
CHIGGERS. Treated with alcohol scrub followed by Prednisone cream. Took over a week to calm down. Did not use old time honored nail polish treatment.

As kids, we used clear nail polish on the chigger bites and it worked! We had a vacation home at Lake Texoma, on the Texas-Oklahoma line, and I did get lots of chigger and mosquito bites.