Every year, around this time when the
weather begins to improve, I start finding
itchy red lumps usually on my ankles or
around my knees. To give you an idea of
size they're usually similar size and
appearance to a nasty spot or pimple.
They usually appear singularly or in pairs
close to each other, and I nearly always
discover (or start to feel them) in a
morning after a night in bed.
When I was younger, I seem to remember
that if I scratched them, they would
worsen and even spread. I've seen nothing
on the internet that suggests bites do
this, and as I'm reluctant to scratch them
now - don't really want to try it again to
check!
My partner who shares the bed has never
been effected and I have seen no evidence
of bedbugs etc. Also, wouldn't they effect
me all year round if they were present? We
have no pets and rarely come into contact
with animals, so I can't see fleas been
the problem. I thought it could possibly
be dust mites (we're generally very clean
and tidy, but the bedroom does get
cluttered regularly), but have since found
out they don't actually bite.
It usually takes more than a week for them
to start to disappear, and after they've
gone, they leave a slightly darkened patch
that seems to take months to actually fade
away.
Various creams and gels ease the itching
somewhat but don't really hasten the
removal. If anyone has any ideas what
might be causing these bites, I'd really
appreciate some opinions. Thanks.
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Xalleah08
Experienced User , Rather EHEALTHy
Joined: 31 May 2008 Posts: 69 Location: Bellingham, WA USA
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Seasonal allergies? Posted: 05-31-08 01:14am
You might want to get tested for seasonal
allergies. it sounds like hives to me.
I've had the hives a few times because of
allergies to medicactions, but these can
also happen with severe seasonal
allergies. If it's consistant with the
time of year and not bothering your
partner, I wouldn't blame this one on the
bugs.
