A few weeks ago, I was bitten ON THE LIP, by a
Jumping Spider
I know it was a Jumping spider because I caught and killed it…gross thing.
It took me forever to over-come it.
First, my bottom lip looked like I had a Cold Sore…A HUGE Cold Sore!Ā Like HUGE!
The pain was like spear thrusts on my lip, in my gums, my tongue swelled…
Then the venom traveled into my nasal passages and my throat and my ear canal
It was like I had a cold, but not like a cold…it was horrible
After two weeks I had to go to the Doctor and get a shot. I just could not fight it anymore. Terry started to get worried, and to tell the truth, so did I.
Even after the shot, the left side of my face swelled up so much I looked like I had collagen shots on the left side of my face ONLY
The right side was as wrinkled as before, BUT with the big fat left side, it looked even more wrinkled š
Then the headaches started, and the earache, plus the continued running nose.
But, actually, by that point (two weeks ago)Ā I was feeling better and
knew I wouldn’t be whirling away with the spirits of the dead.
So…………..today I can say only my ear pain is left…and it is diminishing.
What a long process!Ā But I made it!
(And I didn’t let it get me — I still went for walks, took photos, had company, bought groceries and continued the best I could with long, long naps in-between—it’s been a haul, but I’m here now. YAY! )
Your friend on a western Colorado farm,
Linda
Life on a Colorado Farm 
O.M.G. How AWFUL! I can’t even imagine. I am so glad you are improving. That would have scares the CRAP out of me. I am fascinated with spiders but, I don’t want them on me. I sure as hell don’t want to be bitten.
HUGS!
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I guess I am now ‘highly allergic’ to the wee creatures…I hope to never encounter another one so up close and so very personal.
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Oh Linda, you should have said! You’d have been flooded with love, concern and hopes and prayers for a rapid recovery. We missed a chance to support you… when you’re always so supportive to others.
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O! You are very kind. I guess it was just such a struggle to process each day I didn’t think of it. You are right group love, prayers and concern really does heal!
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OMGoodness! What a thing to go through. Gah! I am sure I wouldnāt have been able to wait that long before seeing a doctor. I am a big baby about things like that. I am also sure that spider deserved to die! I am not spider-sympathetic on my best day, but that one was asking for it. Glad youāre on the road to recovery.
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I didn’t really know it was a spider, I just felt a huge sting and my hand flew up and smacked it. Then I knew! š¦
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I don’t believe I’ve heard of a jumping spier before, and after what you went through I hope I never encounter one in person. I’m glad you’re feeling better now.
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I am going on 7 weeks but ever so much better. Thank you, George.
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Oh my goodness, Linda! I am so glad you are feeling better! What an ordeal. Spiders are – uck! I’ve never seen a spider like that – and don’t want to. Spiders – uck!
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They are very creepy and nasty on your skin. š¦
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Holy cow! š®
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Yep..
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We couldn’t have done much to help you, what an awful experience.You are very brave.
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It was an amazing experience, of which, I don’t want a repeat. š
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Linda, you are my hero! To keep going when in such pain and suffering….and I am so sorry… I KNEW something was wrong and I didn’t contact you to ask. I wish I had. Not a thing a good friend would neglect and I apologize for not reaching out. Hope everything heals completely and well and you can enjoy things again.
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You ARE a good friend! And I treasure your good wishes. I am healing every day shows more and better results. I slept last night without the horrible nightmares, which is another good sign! Thank you so much, Marianne!
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Holy you-know-what! I’m so sorry to hear that. That sounds HORRIBLE. I’m so sorry, but extremely glad you are OK.
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Thank you, Charlotte! I will have to be careful from now on…I am now extremely allergic to spiders. Works for me.
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Oh my gosh!! I could tell by your writing that something was a little “off”. We would have given you e-hugs and kisses had we known. Glad you are feeling better now….
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It’s nice to know that you ‘knew’. Maybe I’ll be back to myself again soon, in my writing. How do you like your new home? I’ve been wondering?
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Oh how awful. To get bit in the facile area would be the worst. So glad you are recovering. Spider bites are terrible and they last for so long.
I had a Hobo spider bite on my ankle area—-ICKY!! 3 months
Again glad you are getting better.
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OH! My Goodness…those are some ugly spiders (I don’t think any spider is attractive) but a HOBO is nasty funnel spider and their bite is awful. I guess I healing really fast compared to three months. Whew!
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Oh my gosh Linda… you are so brave and So stoical! I see in the comments that friends have already marveled at that and said you could have shared so they could have sent good thoughts your way! Because I am always late catching up, I would probably Have missed that opportunity anyway, but now I will send my joy that you have nearly completely recovered … and hope that the word ānearlyā can be left out of that sentence very soon. ….. and, oh be careful out there! (I donāt think Iāll ever again look at a spider in quite the same way.).
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You are so kind, I thank you. I think it was my face, which was the culprit. If I had been bitten on my leg or something I wouldn’t have gotten as sick. Anyway, I now have to be very careful and not be bitten again because I am now EXTREMELY allergic to the wee creatures.
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OMG, Iāve never heard of such a thing! To have such an awful reaction that lasts for weeks, who knew? How awful for you.
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Spider bites seem to take forever to leave our systems…scary creatures, really.
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Linda I am so glad to hear you are better! You are one tough ladyš!
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Thank you Asta. I am improving daily!
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My goodness I am so glad you are okay! Do you have an epi pen now? Hope this never happens again.
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You know, I didn’t think to ask the Dr. for one. It’s something I need, you are right.
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As one who is bitten often these days every spider dies except for the most poisonous “Daddy Longlegs” he can’t get me or they say.
I am 63 never had an issue until I was 55 so either they are getting more evil or I am now allergic to any and all bugs š¦
Glad you are better it is like shingles pain wise.
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I’ve been bitten by the Daddy Longlegs and he DOES bite…I was sick for a spell, but nothing like this. The Dr. says I’m HIGHLY allergic now.
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Sadly my doc now says the same thing they did not believe me until I brought them a bag of brown recluse spiders š¦ They were in my bed and chewing on my leg š¦
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O! My Goodness! It’s a wonder you were not killed!
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I hate insects so I draw in birds to eat them all
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Great Idea!
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Oh Linda you should have said! You poor girl .. how awful for you. Nasty thing .. and to get bites on the face .. Gosh it must have been severe. So pleased that you are on the mend. Thinking of you my friend
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On the mend and doing well. Thank you much!
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