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Several weeks ago, my mom found a tick embedded in her ear. Ended up having to be treated for Lyme disease (even though the ticks around here supposedly don't carry it). Had a blood infection that was in her lymph nodes. A few days later her eye swelled shut. Had to change antibiotics that thankfully started working quickly. Yes, a complete and total nightmare! I have always been completely terrified of ticks...but now???!!!
Healing vibes for your mom. Careful inspection daily for ticks. Make sure she takes the full duration of the antibiotic, do not stop if she feels better.
Yes, she is done with them now. But, her ear is still oozing a bit where the nasty thing was (sorry - gross). Bought her more Neosporin yesterday, but she will have to go in again if it continues. Thanks for the well-wishes Spidey.
Are they sure the got the entire tick out? They play nasty with the immune system. More healing vibes, and some calm ones for you. Be careful of the stress you have worrying about your mom.Yes, she is done with them now. But, her ear is still oozing a bit where the nasty thing was (sorry - gross). Bought her more Neosporin yesterday, but she will have to go in again if it continues. Thanks for the well-wishes Spidey.
Wow, that is so freaking terrifying! I'm really glad she's on an antibiotic that's working now... and thank goodness you were there to help her! (((Morgan's Mom)))
....I of course have no idea what she was prescribed, but if she needs another course-might I suggest Bactrim and Rifampin?....Yes, she is done with them now. But, her ear is still oozing a bit where the nasty thing was (sorry - gross). Bought her more Neosporin yesterday, but she will have to go in again if it continues. Thanks for the well-wishes Spidey.
Can't find the old prescription bottles anywhere. All I remember is that the last capsules were dark green on one end and light green on the other and had 500 mg printed on them. I wrote down the ones you recommended. Thanks, GNT!
....Keflex....that's what it was....Can't find the old prescription bottles anywhere. All I remember is that the last capsules were dark green on one end and light green on the other and had 500 mg printed on them. I wrote down the ones you recommended. Thanks, GNT!
Wasn't this in The Drawing of the Three or Misery or something?
...scratch that idea....did a little more looking and Keflex was appropriate but may need Doxycycline....unless it's a straight up skin infection-then my original suggestion is correct....Can't find the old prescription bottles anywhere. All I remember is that the last capsules were dark green on one end and light green on the other and had 500 mg printed on them. I wrote down the ones you recommended. Thanks, GNT!
I tried to find a funny and got stuck over at People of WalMart. Don't google braless and pantsless at WalMart. Plus beware the adware!....please go to Wally World braless AND pantsless....I will keep my finger poised over my Google link....
It's like you reached right through the screen and snapped a pic of me!
I hope your mom has a full recovery. Lyme Disease is terrible.
