12-27-2013, 05:08 PM
I have received 4 centipede bites living on the Big Island. They hurt a lot. and the next few days as you say there is considerable swelling and itching.
The advice about an otc antihistamines is good advice.
If you are not allergic to the sting I wouldn't worry about it. Signs that you might be allergic could include difficulty breathing, swallowing etc. If you have these symptoms go to the doc.
If the swelling is local that's pretty normal from my experience. Mine swelled up considerably. The itching lasted about a week and gradually diminished along with the swelling.
As another poster suggested check for signs of infection which might include red streaking from the bite running in lines up blood stream. If you feel it's infected see a doc.
I didn't see doctors for my bites and as you can see lived to tell the tail.
Regarding hot or cold. Try both and see what feels good to you. Ice may help with the itch.
I hate the little #%^$^#^%$s I feel for you. Hope you recover soon.
Aloha
Centipede survivor. [
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The advice about an otc antihistamines is good advice.
If you are not allergic to the sting I wouldn't worry about it. Signs that you might be allergic could include difficulty breathing, swallowing etc. If you have these symptoms go to the doc.
If the swelling is local that's pretty normal from my experience. Mine swelled up considerably. The itching lasted about a week and gradually diminished along with the swelling.
As another poster suggested check for signs of infection which might include red streaking from the bite running in lines up blood stream. If you feel it's infected see a doc.
I didn't see doctors for my bites and as you can see lived to tell the tail.
Regarding hot or cold. Try both and see what feels good to you. Ice may help with the itch.
I hate the little #%^$^#^%$s I feel for you. Hope you recover soon.
Aloha
Centipede survivor. [
]
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