Question 1

i have black fly fever, bit in the armpit area 4 times and swelling of lymph nodes. how long will this last. tired itchy fever goosebumps for a week?

Accepted Answer

Details  needed.: Who diagnosed black fly fever?

Did you travel recently?

Need to see a doctor for exam &amp; tests for diagnosis &amp; treatment.

Question 2

husband was bit by a black fly 3 days ago.  he's since had bad joint pain and swelling.  he is feeling exhausted and just not himself. is this normal?

Accepted Answer

No it's not normal: It's a immune or allergic reaction to an insect bite, which needs to be evaluated asap, since he is exhausted . Must seek treatment, .

Question 3

what do i do if i have a black fly bite?

Accepted Answer

ICE: may help the pain/swelling/itching

Hope this helps!
Dr Z

Question 4

i have anxiety live in ontario, got bit by a black fly, now i'm concerned of disease but it doesn't hurt itch or anything, should i stop worrying!?

Accepted Answer

Facing Ur What-If: We tend 2seek reassurance that the things we fear won't happen. An anxiety expert approaching ur fear from a cognitive-behavioral angle might argue that no one can guarantee that what u fear won't happen. Even talking about "likelihood" may not help. But people often feel relief when they face their fear...When accept it could happen. Ask urself: if this happens, then what happens? And then what?

Question 5

can black fly and/or deer fly bites cause flu like, severe body aches as an allergic reaction??

Accepted Answer

Ixodes scapularis: Of concerned with Deer ticks is Lyme Disease.  Lyme disease is caused by the bacterium Borrelia burgdorferi and is transmitted to humans through the bite of infected blacklegged ticks. Typical symptoms include fever, headache, fatigue, and a characteristic skin rash called erythema migrans (

Question 6

i was bit by an insect this weekend. i believe a black fly. the bite is behind my ear, red, swollen, tender and warm to touch & giving me a stiff neck?

Accepted Answer

Fly bite: you should have area examined as soon as possible to rule out an infection

Question 7

itching burning and swelling from yellow fly bites?

Accepted Answer

Bites: Helpful OTC regime would include the following: topical hydrocortisone cream and a topical triple antibitotic cream. Aloe can help too. Oral Benadryl and Ibuprofen. If symptoms would worsen with redness and or fever be seen by PCP

Question 8

what can i do to stop an insect bite from swelling?

Accepted Answer

You can use cool: compresses at the beginning, then switch to warm compresses later in the day. An oral antihistamine would help the most. Benadryl (diphenhydramine) tends to be very effective for this, but it can make you drowsy, so please don't take it before driving or operating machinery. If you will be doing those activities, try one of the non-sedating meds, such as loratidine or fexofenadine.

Question 9

what insect bite that led to swelling, redness and joint pain?

Accepted Answer

See details: Numerous insects can cause some degree of these symptoms, especially tick bites and spider bites.

Question 10

was bitten this morning by something, swelling, redness and mild pain, wondering if it could be serious (black widdow etc) as there is no pit forming?

Accepted Answer

Unlikely: Almost all bites will cause some degree of swelling,redness and itching. See a doctor if it becomes excessively painful or red.

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A member asked:

I have black fly fever, bit in the armpit area 4 times and swelling of lymph nodes. how long will this last. tired itchy fever goosebumps for a week?

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Husband was bit by a black fly 3 days ago. he's since had bad joint pain and swelling. he is feeling exhausted and just not himself. is this normal?

A member asked:

What do i do if i have a black fly bite?

A member asked:

I have anxiety live in ontario, got bit by a black fly, now i'm concerned of disease but it doesn't hurt itch or anything, should i stop worrying!?

A member asked:

Can black fly and/or deer fly bites cause flu like, severe body aches as an allergic reaction??

A member asked:

I was bit by an insect this weekend. i believe a black fly. the bite is behind my ear, red, swollen, tender and warm to touch & giving me a stiff neck?

A member asked:

Itching burning and swelling from yellow fly bites?

A member asked:

What can i do to stop an insect bite from swelling?

A member asked:

What insect bite that led to swelling, redness and joint pain?

A member asked:

Was bitten this morning by something, swelling, redness and mild pain, wondering if it could be serious (black widdow etc) as there is no pit forming?

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