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_1nobby's avatar
_1nobby
Explorer
Jun 16, 2018

Ouchy Mama

Seems as though the 5 day trip in May I took to Killbear Provincial Park had some lasting effects....aside from the mental healthcare.

I was bit by a Tick.

It only manifested itself about 2 weeks later and I thought nothing of it as I crack my shins regularly at work and have regular bruises and scabs.

THIS however was getting worse....not better with time.




I am now on antibiotics and antibiotic cream and just had a blood test for Lyme Disease....results unknown at this posting.

Aside from wearing a full body net....whadyagunnado?
  • rbpru's avatar
    rbpru
    Explorer II
    Jun 16, 2018
    Nasty stuff develops from the strangest sources. My Daughter got a terrible Mersa infection from a simple rock cut in the pristine Boundary Waters.

    I took some time to heal.

    Glad they have you on the antibiotics. There simply is no rhyme or reason to some infections, they look for an opportunity.

    Good luck.
  • _1nobby's avatar
    _1nobby
    Explorer
    Jun 16, 2018
    Lower shin....not really a sensitive area.

    I didn't notice it until I was putting on socks....about 14 days later, by my calculations.
    It was "tender".
    That was day 1 of my second outing with the Porta-Nobby this year.

    So....I waited until I returned....only to have to go to Montreal for 3 days. And then my daughter's convocation took a day in Toronto.

    Finally got to a Doctor.

    Probably 30 days after the bite.

    And NOW it's sore.
  • MFL's avatar
    MFL
    Nomad II
    Jun 16, 2018
    Well that looks unpleasant! I hope you get good test results back!

    "Aside from wearing a full body net....whadyagunnado?"

    Well you might have Nobette put a dose of Frontline just below your neck, between your shoulders. :)

    Jerry
  • kerrlakeRoo's avatar
    kerrlakeRoo
    Explorer
    Jun 16, 2018
    An "Ouchy" is what I get playing with my overanxious pup. That's far more. Hopefully you will be past it soon
  • Turtle_n_Peeps's avatar
    Turtle_n_Peeps
    Explorer
    Jun 16, 2018
    Good God! It looks like you were shot by a .45!

    Wishing you the best and please get well soon!
  • Jay_Pat's avatar
    Jay_Pat
    Explorer
    Jun 16, 2018
    I'd say your title is an understatement.....
    Get well, soon!!!
    Pat
  • _1nobby's avatar
    _1nobby
    Explorer
    Jun 16, 2018
    Other than that....the trip was great!





    Nobette on her paddle board.

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