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I have really bad anxiety. shortly after waking up my arm started itching horribly. now i'm terrified i got bit by a spider.?

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Dr. Jay Rosenfeld answered

See below: Typically a spider bite will leave some type of a bite mark and there will be inflammation of the bitten area. If all you are having is itching, i doubt that you were bitten but you can always get it checked out by a doctor if this will help decrease your anxiety.

Dr Pappas agreed

Answered 10/4/2016

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A member asked:

I have really bad anxiety. shortly after waking up my arm started itching horribly. now i'm terrified i got bit by a spider.?

A doctor has provided 1 answer

Dr. Jay Rosenfeld answered

Dr Pappas agreed

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