i have a question about meds me and my daughter are taking for a spider bite infection?
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I would really check this page out http://www.medicinenet.com/sulfamethoxazole/article.htm\n\nBut this is what it said about the sun.\n"Sulfamethoxazole may cause dizziness, headache, lethargy, diarrhea, anorexia, nausea, vomiting, and rash. Sulfamethoxazole should be stopped at the first appearance of a skin rash since the rash may become severe. Serious rashes include Stevens-Johnson syndrome (aching joints and muscles; redness, blistering, and peeling of the skin); toxic epidermal necrolysis (difficulty in swallowing; peeling, redness, loosening, and blistering of the skin). Sulfamethoxazole therapy also can cause extensive sunburn, following exposure to sunlight. Patients receiving sulfamethoxazole should avoid excessive exposure to sunlight and should wear sunscreen."
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i think it is always best to ask a doctor especially if its for your child. there could be a drug interaction or complication with any underlying conditions your daughter might have.
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There are a couple ways to do this, but they won't be cure-alls; just helps.  \n\nIbuprofen (Advil) is an NSAID, or a non-steroidal anti-inflammatory drug.  As the description says, it has anti-inflammatory (anti-swelling) properties, and it will help with pain.  More than likely, any other meds you are giving her do not contain ibuprofen or aspirin, but if they do, I wouldn't use this.\n\nBenadryl (Diphenhydramine) has properties which stop the body from reacting to irritants; that's why they use it for rashes, poison ivy, etc.  This would help as well, although it'll probably make her tired.  Diphenhydramine is the exact same drug used in the sleep aid Sominex.  (Yeah, Benadryl and Sominex are the same drug - rip off, eh?  Buy whichever is cheaper...actually, buy the cheap-o generics if they're available -- there really is no difference whatsoever.)\n\nThat's about all I can think of over the counter.  Other people may have good ideas as well, and I'd trust the advice of your doctor over anything you read on here.\n\nI'd use coldpacks, but I'd stay away from using heat; it dilates the blood vessels and may make the pain worse.  Heat is best for muscular pain.\n\nP.S. - Her age matters, too.  If we're talking about an infant here, I would go ONLY by the advice of your doctor.
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i am not a doctor, but i would say you should Not.  call Patient First near you, or a hospital or some kind of nurse helpline and ask a nurse.  Or you could even call the poison control number and ask before giving the medicine to your child.
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Hi Batman.  \n\nI don't have any real medical advice, and I'm the worst one for being unable to quote medical jargon.  Please keep that in mind as I tell you what I would do.\n\nWhen you fell and visited the infirmary, I'm guessing their first goal may have been to stop the bleeding and clean the wound.  The Betadine solution that I am familiar with is used as an antiseptic to help clean the area of any germs that exist around the wound site.  Betadine is an iodine solution containing about 10% active iodine.  I've just read that Betadine is used instead of straight iodine because it is apt to cause less scarring and won't increase the healing time as straight iodine does.  \n\nWhen the site is clean and the bleeding is controlled, a dressing is applied.  Usually an antibiotic ointment is applied to help prevent infection.  I don't believe I've ever seen Betadine ointment (Betadine suspended in a jelly like substance).  I'm wondering if it is used as you would an antibacterial ointment or antibiotic ointment?  Different agents fight against infection from different things: bacteria, fungi, virus, parasites.  \n\nIf the wound is still fresh, I would suggest (as someone did above) applying a triple antibiotic ointment and a fresh dressing.  If the doctor has supplied you with or suggested a specific ointment, then you should use what the doctor has recommended.  The reason for the dressing is three fold.  1.)  A fresh dressing will help protect the wound.  It will help keep dirt and germs from getting on the wound.  If the wound is still "fresh" then it is still apt to become infected.  The dressing will also help protect the open wound from friction/rubbing from clothing.   2.)  The fresh dressing will help keep the medication/ointment on the wound.  This protects not only the wound but also furniture and clothing.  If the dressing becomes wet or compromised, a fresh dressing should be applied.  3.)  A dressing will help to absorb any blood or oozing that may come from the wound.  \n\nIn our family we call a scab "God's Band-Aid."  When a scab has formed, we pretty much stop any sort of treatment.  At that time, a dressing might be applied to protect the scab from picking or bumping or chafing, but other than that we just leave it alone.\n\nIt will take an infected wound longer to heal.  Please continue caring for the wound until it has healed, protecting it from dirt and germs.  If you notice increased redness, swelling, oozing, an unusual odor, heat, or pain, you should go see the doctor as these can be signs of infection.  And remember to keep the area clean and dry.\n\nJust a side note:  A trip to the infirmary for a dressing change might be costly.  It may make sense economically to buy some gauze and adhesive tape (or large knee bandages -- depending on the size of the wound) and some triple antibiotic ointment.  That way, you can change the dressing multiple times as it becomes wet or loosens.  (Ask your doctor if this type of wound can be cared for at home and what type of dressing and ointments to apply.)\n\nAnd remember to eat well and get plenty of rest.  A healthy body will very likely heal faster than a neglected one.\n\nHappy healing.
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Try these sites and I also recommend a check up at the doctor:\n\nhttp://spiders.ucr.edu/\nhttp://www.surviveoutdoors.com/emergency/spiderbites.asp
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There is something safe and natural that will help your\ngrand daughter. listen to these testimonies.\nhttp://www.newsok.com/video/1803469\nhttp://www.glycoresource.com\n\nhttp://www.mannapages.com/foryourlife
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sounds like a spider to me I'd call the doctor first and he can tell you like if it is severe enough to go to the doc. If it was like a brown recluse then she will definately need to go. My husbands little cousin had the same thing happen to her and they had to cut out the infection. So just keep an eye on it and I'm sure your little one will be fine.\n\nAnd you are not a bad mother, it really makes me mad when people say stuff like that on here. If you were a bad mother you wouldn't be asking anyone, so you just keep doing what you are doing honey and forgot all those other people who are acting like kids on here.
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Yep Sisters Pharmacy.  Do a serch on sisterspharmacy.com\n\nGood Luck!!
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Sounds like she has been Bitten ,have you got Cat's or a Dog that have bought something in or has your Chick been near Water ie a River.\nThere are still Midges about because the weather has been Warm.\n\nGo to Doctor anyway and get her something, she probably need a Antibiotic.\nHope she soon gets better.
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I disagree with Sean's last sentence.  Many of the times you will not see the spider before you are bit.  I am a prime example of that.  I have no idea where I was when I was bit or when it happened exactly.  I could have rolled over in bed, sat in a chair, whatever.  I have no idea.\n\nAs for your question, I would be curious to know if the kits do work.  I went through a great deal of pain and general discomfort from my bite.  I did not suffer any tissue damage.  I am not sure anything would stop tissue damage from a recluse bite anyway.
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i agree with nitehawk on this, in addition they should be using some higher antibiotics ...maybe tazobactam with piperacillin should help..\nand local antisepsis can be maintained with plain betadine bandages or powder in case of open wounds\nthe patient also should be monitored for septicemia...cuz that can be really dangerous in this patient.
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I cannot comment on black widow bites, but I am currently recovering from a brown recluse bit on my right buttock.  I did not know when it bit me.  I did not get sick nor did I die (of course!).  I just noticed a raised area about the size of a pea.  It kept spreading, getting red, and feeling hot.  I had some tingling in my right leg.  I had trouble getting in and out of the car, etc due to the area of the bite.  I ended up going to the doctor after suffering for about a week.  He put me on antibiotics (Keflex as I am allergic to the good stuff) - 4 a day for 7 days.  Whew!  He referred me to a general surgeon as he thought it would have to be lanced.  By the time I got to see the general surgeon (3 days later), it had opened on its own.  Only at that time did I experience  unbearable pain.  With each drop of gunk that oozed out, my right leg burned intensely down to my knee.  This pain lasted about one hour.  After that I kept it cleaned out and bandaged for about a week.  It is now starting to heal, but my last appointment with the surgeon informed me that the hard knot underneath the actual bite point will be with me for another two months or so.  Since then I have found numerous brown recluse spiders in my home - both alive and dead.  Today I had a professional to dust, fog, and spray my crawl space, my living space, and my attic space in my home.  He said I have a bad infestation of them.  He did tell me that I cannot get rid of all of them as I live in KY where they are prevalent, but I can control them.  I will always have a lingering fear of those creatures for the rest of my life.  I never was afraid of spiders before my bite.  I hope this helps you some.
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If its the first one they should give your kids an antibiotic first if it keeps happening over time then a procedure maybe needed
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If I were you I would go to your local library or on-line and read in the Physicians Desk Reference. It will list everything you want to know, such as dosage, uses, ingredients and adverse reactions. If you do not fully understand go to your local pharmacist. After you have this knowledge go to your pediatrician and have a long conversation. They will not answer your questions until you ask them. Please ask why she needs her teeth pulled at such a young age. If your doctor or pharmacist doesn't take the time you need then find another one.
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Get some lavender oil from your herbal/health food store.  It will stop the itching and it will heal it also.  It is not expensive plus it smells good.  If it looks infected, has red streaks coming from it soak it echinacea tea.  It is a blood purifier and will prevent blood poisoning. You didn't say what part of the body she got bit.  If she has lumps in the armpits or groin that could be an indication of blood poisoning.  If so, get her to a doctor quick.
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My friend die from a spider bite. Go see a doctor. Don t stay !!!