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Hi, i was bitten in my sleep i woke up to it but didn't see what bite me, i was bitten on my toe, i woke up to itching and my toe started numbness and it started to swell up i took a benedryl to make it go down a little. it stopped the itching now it's j

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Dr. John Michel answered

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Not sure: Your question is not clear but the benadryl (diphenhydramine) is quite appropriate . It is not habit forming and can be taken for several days if you have a lot of swelling and redness need to see a doc. If just a mild swelling then just treat it conservatively. keep area clean and use the benadryl (diphenhydramine). Best wisehs

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Answered 11/17/2015

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A member asked:

Hi, i was bitten in my sleep i woke up to it but didn't see what bite me, i was bitten on my toe, i woke up to itching and my toe started numbness and it started to swell up i took a benedryl to make it go down a little. it stopped the itching now it's j

A doctor has provided 1 answer

Dr. John Michel answered

Dr Hegab agreed

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