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sherone_13
True Blue Farmgirl
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Sherone
Evanston
WY
USA
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 Posted - Aug 31 2009 : 09:12:45 AM
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My DH was at the State Fair in Douglas, Wy and he got bit by a red ant. He immediately killed the little feller. After about 10 minutes, the bite site began to swell rapidly and eventually got so big that he had to go to the emergency room. His heart rate went really high and he got the shakes and sweats. He did not have trouble breathing, so they don't think it was an allergic reaction.
Do anyone know what kind of an ant would cause such a toxic reaction?
Sherone
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Especially For You
True Blue Farmgirl
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Tina
Watkinsville
GA
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Posted - Aug 31 2009 : 12:30:20 PM
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Sherone,
Do y'all have fire ants? Thats what it sounds like. We have then here in Georgia. Nasty little bugs!! A lot of people are allergic to them.
Hope he is feeling better soon!!
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1badmamawolf
True Blue Farmgirl
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Teresa
"Bent Fence Farms"
Ca
USA
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Posted - Aug 31 2009 : 1:18:40 PM
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I agree, "fireant", evil creatures, I have known a few who have had those kind of reactions, gone to ER and were told "YES" it is an allergic reaction, they now carry epipens.
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Lessie Louise
True Blue Farmgirl
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Carol
PECULIAR
MO
USA
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Posted - Aug 31 2009 : 1:49:34 PM
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Just because he did not have trouble breathing does not mean it wasn't an allergic reaction. Allergys gradually get worse each time you are exposed, his reaction the next time he is bit by a fire ant may cause hives and swelling. A few of those nasty little things got me several years ago and those bites were horrible, worse that chiggers and then became infected. It was awful. Hope your hubby is doing much better, Carol
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