Has this happened 'all of the sudden' to anyone else?
(i'm not talking about just some swelling, I'm talking about chills, heart pounding, nausea, dizziness, sweating, the shakes and being down and out for hours after a single bite) Having to take Benadryl Immediately or yikes!
I'm reading up on anything I can find but any input, opinion, experience, etc.. would be appreciated.
By the way, Beware- They are on the way! one got me today! boo hiss....
Has this happened 'all of the sudden' to anyone else?
(i'm not talking about just some swelling, I'm talking about chills, heart pounding, nausea, dizziness, sweating, the shakes and being down and out for hours after a single bite) Having to take Benadryl Immediately or yikes!
I'm reading up on anything I can find but any input, opinion, experience, etc.. would be appreciated.
By the way, Beware- They are on the way! one got me today! boo hiss....
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About 5 years ago I was able to spend a couple of weeks down there. The first bite I had was like a mosquito bite. The second was worse. By the end of the two weeks, I was staying at a friend's house and my entire hand swelled up and got hot like a bee sting.
Apparently, the effect of the bites builds. The only advice I could find on the internet was, "If you are allergic to yellow flies, you should stay indoors during May and June."
Not very practical. But if you're having increasing allergic reactions, I think you should see your doctor. You might need an Epi-pen.
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Kendall, it happened to my former neighbor, two years ago at ArtsQuests. They ended up taking him to the emergency room, and he recovered, without problems, but I'm not sure what they gave him. They told him that the bites have a cumulative effect, so the more bites you get, the more it builds up in your system. Not everyone is allergic, but those who are, should take caution. I'm not sure if something like Benedryl works for that. My neighbor was fairly scared by the end of that day, but the next day, he was back to normal.
Are you alone, or is there someone who can help you out? If you need a ride to the ER, call me or send me a text message, and I'll come get you. Dr Skunky might be able to help you online if he reads this.
Sorry to read that you got attacked. I noticed the first one of the season when she bit me on the leg yesterday. I about jumped off the dock, it scared me so bad. They silently land on your skin and you cannot feel it, until they bite.
Call or text me if you need a run to the ER, and I'll come grab you. Don't be scared to call 9-1-1 if you need to.
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As NoHall stated you definitely need to see a doctor for a reaction that severe. The thing with allergies, is you can be fine for years, then suddenly it changes.
It sounds like a pretty serious allergic reaction. Are you certain the bite is what set you off? Benadryl is OK for now but it might be a good idea to have an epi-pen on hand for the future.
Hop was all for running me to the ER when my hand swelled up. But I wasn't having any respiratory problems or the issues you describe--just superficial symptoms.
I'll be stocking up on DEET before I come down this weekend. I know some folks don't approve of DEET, but I prefer it to swollen, painful extremities. I have also noticed that running the ceiling fans on high on the porches keep them from hanging out there so much.
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Kendall, it happened to my former neighbor, two years ago at ArtsQuests. They ended up taking him to the emergency room, and he recovered, without problems, but I'm not sure what they gave him. They told him that the bites have a cumulative effect, so the more bites you get, the more it builds up in your system. Not everyone is allergic, but those who are, should take caution. I'm not sure if something like Benedryl works for that. My neighbor was fairly scared by the end of that day, but the next day, he was back to normal.
Are you alone, or is there someone who can help you out? If you need a ride to the ER, call me or send me a text message, and I'll come get you. Dr Skunky might be able to help you online if he reads this.
Sorry to read that you got attacked. I noticed the first one of the season when she bit me on the leg yesterday. I about jumped off the dock, it scared me so bad. They silently land on your skin and you cannot feel it, until they bite.
Call or text me if you need a run to the ER, and I'll come grab you. Don't be scared to call 9-1-1 if you need to.
Benadryll is quite effective, but it is like taking an aspirin when you have a heart attack or stroke, you still have to follow up with medical attention.
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You're a good 'un, SJ!
Hop was all for running me to the ER when my hand swelled up. But I wasn't having any respiratory problems or the issues you describe--just superficial symptoms.
I'll be stocking up on DEET before I come down this weekend. I know some folks don't approve of DEET, but I prefer it to swollen, painful extremities. I have also noticed that running the ceiling fans on high on the porches keep them from hanging out there so much.
Supposedly bags of water with a single penny hung from a string works too. I believe that falls under "old wives tales".
Benadryll is quite effective, but it is like taking an aspirin when you have a heart attack or stroke, you still have to follow up with medical attention.
Supposedly bags of water with a single penny hung from a string works too. I believe that falls under "old wives tales".
The air from the fans is what keeps them away. Works for most flying insects. Something about aerodynamics (which might be a wives tale to you...did you go to UGA or something?) Or maybe you're referring to the DEET. It's a chemical insect repellent, genius...
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The air from the fans is what keeps them away. Works for most flying insects. Something about aerodynamics (which might be a wives tale to you...did you go to UGA or something?) Or maybe you're referring to the DEET. It's a chemical insect repellent, genius...
I was referring to ways of keeping flies away. This was just one that I had heard of and seen (Wild Olives in Rosemary).
I was referring to ways of keeping flies away. This was just one that I had heard of and seen (Wild Olives in Rosemary).
Oh. I thought you were saying my advice fell in that category. My bad!
I still don't get those big black balls that hang from trees down there. (And suddenly the door was open for this serious thread to become yet another reference to OMBs.)
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Oh. I thought you were saying my advice fell in that category. My bad!
I still don't get those big black balls that hang from trees down there. (And suddenly the door was open for this serious thread to become yet another reference to OMBs.)
No problem.
Before this devolves into OMB madness.
Those black balls are disgusting and useless. Run into one late at night after drinking. It leaves a really gross stain on your pillow.
Yes, Mr. SWGB saw them and swears by them. He started explaining that it worked for his grandmother and I casually pointed at the swarm of flies on his plate.
reading this post freaked me out so i called khorne, who is fine and in bed watching a movie.
That's good. I had a similar reaction but it was a yellow jacket sting and then a sweat bee sting. The yellow jacket stung me on the finger and my whole hand swelled up.Several months later, a sweat bee stung me on the inside of my forearm and my hand and my arm swelled double it's size. Benedryl is the only thing my Dr told me to take. it does help. I do have an epi-pen now just in case.
K, call your doctor to see what he thinks you should do in the future.
I have a severe reaction to yellow fly bites (and horseflies - the midwestern/canadian version of yellowflies). My doctor gave me a hydrocortizone based cream to put on the bite. Keeps the welt to the size of a quarter or half dollar instead of a baseball so I don't have bruises and misshapen limbs from the welts.
Mine is just a severe reaction at the bite site, respiratory issues and sweating at the level you describe sounds like a severe allergy that means you need to see a doctor.
Mosquito Control will bring out a free black ball and hang it for you (one per residence per year) if anyone still wants one after SWGB's graphic description!
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Yep thanks ya'll. I'm Def. going to the DR for sure. Thanks all of you for posting your thoughts and stories and good advice. I am outside ALOT and have been bitten a million times. It seems to make sense to have a build up effect. Will discuss with Doctor though. Thanks.
We can name our kikball team The SoWal YellowFlies.
Yep thanks ya'll. I'm Def. going to the DR for sure. Thanks all of you for posting your thoughts and stories and good advice. I am outside ALOT and have been bitten a million times. It seems to make sense to have a build up effect. Will discuss with Doctor though. Thanks.
We can name our kikball team The SoWal YellowFlies.
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I'll be stocking up on DEET before I come down this weekend.
DEET doesn't seem to repel Deer Flies and Dog Flies.
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No problem.
Before this devolves into OMB madness.
Those black balls are disgusting and useless. Run into one late at night after drinking. It leaves a really gross stain on your pillow.
A couple of weeks ago, I saw a lady (tourist) showing her little 2 year old son, how to punch one of those black balls, covered in dead bugs. Good for her that it needs new glue this year. I guess she didn't see all of the bugs.
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I don't expect it would help a severe allergic reaction, but I know several folks who have found that squeezing the juice of a freshly cut onion on a yellow fly bite will prevent the serious swelling and lasting whelp from the bite.
Amonia counteracts the poison. Those bug pens that you rub on a bite are amonia. I didn't know that until I saw an old timer refill his pen with it. I tried it and it worked for me.
If anyone sees the construction going on at my house, it is a SCREENED in porch...just in time for the yellow flies!! Poor guys working on it are getting chewed up, though.....
I'm not in Seagrove...I'm north of 98 and I've only seen one so far. My yellow fly radar is constantly on when we are outside. Been lucky ...waiting on the rest of them to show up.
Outside yesterday about 6PM we were carried off by the puckers. Hate DEET but glad to have it. Hubby got his first bite on the bottom of his foot...had to ice it down.
I'm usually a magnet, but I haven't seen any of the little bat-turds yet. (Thank GAWD!)
However, I was on the beach this morning and kept feeling tiny little stings/bites/whatever. I never saw the perpetrators in the act, but saw tiny (gnat or flea-sized) critters hovering around.
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Our middle child was bitten by a yellow fly 2 days after we moved down here, right below her eye. It swelled so bad and scared the crap outta me. None for us since then, but I was told they were out and about. Little man was bitten by mosquitos (again under eye & on ear) 2 weeks ago. Not pretty.
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Does anyone know of an Allergist/Doctor who is familiar with this insect and treatment?
I am having trouble finding one. Please let me know if you have any leads. The trouble is finding the serum. I have found most allergists deal with bees, ants, wasps, etc...rarely yellow flies. Over time I have become highly allergic to Yellow Flies and currently in the process of dealing with it. It is the only thing in the world I am allergic to. (that I know of) I will be happy to share info with you if you are in this predicament as well. Please let me know if you know of a Doctor / Allergist who is familiar with this fly. Everyone Take Care,
KHorne, did you get bitten again? R was bitten the other day and had major allergic reaction. They bite me and don't even swell. From everything I read, it sounds like the allergic reaction is to the anti-coagulate which the female deer flies inject when they are biting, to keep the blood flowing.
They are very bad this year, all over the Gulf coast of FL. DEET doesn't seem to prevent them from buzzing you, but it might help keep them from biting. I have created a formula which seems to work very well at repelling them.
Use a spray bottle and fill almost full with white vinegar. Add essential oil of lemon, eucalyptus, and rosemary. Not only do they cut the smell of the vinegar, but they are natural insect repellents. Shake well before spraying. Also seems to work well to keep the flies off the dogs. This formula also works fairly well in fighting dog flies and mosquitos.
I suppose you could also make a salve using bee's wax, olive oil along with the three essential oils, to make it last longer.
One made it in the house, and got my back while I was sleeping. Looks like several bites n the same area- and a very interesting welt. I have never reacted much to them until this one.
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Skin so soft by avon works well for Yellow flies and gnats. I also just heard listerine works well.
Listerine only works if you light it on fire after applying it! Some will still get through, but it will take care of the worst of them.
This is also the first I have seen SWGB's drunken run in with black balls and I have to say I am still LMAO!!
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KHorne, did you get bitten again? R was bitten the other day and had major allergic reaction. They bite me and don't even swell. From everything I read, it sounds like the allergic reaction is to the anti-coagulate which the female deer flies inject when they are biting, to keep the blood flowing.
They are very bad this year, all over the Gulf coast of FL. DEET doesn't seem to prevent them from buzzing you, but it might help keep them from biting. I have created a formula which seems to work very well at repelling them.
Use a spray bottle and fill almost full with white vinegar. Add essential oil of lemon, eucalyptus, and rosemary. Not only do they cut the smell of the vinegar, but they are natural insect repellents. Shake well before spraying. Also seems to work well to keep the flies off the dogs. This formula also works fairly well in fighting dog flies and mosquitos.
I suppose you could also make a salve using bee's wax, olive oil along with the three essential oils, to make it last longer.
Thanks! No bites yet, I'm taking a Dr. prescribed anti histamine everyday to hopefully prevent
trouble if I were to get bit? bitten? Allergist in Crestview is checking to locate some serum. I am Just trying to be preventative since it's "season" and
staying on top of it! Thanks. I have also found that rubbing a dryer sheet on your skin HELPS keep them from landing on you. I dunno how that is for your skin though. Thanks for the great info! You are great!
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The air from the fans is what keeps them away. Works for most flying insects. Something about aerodynamics (which might be a wives tale to you...did you go to UGA or something?) Or maybe you're referring to the DEET. It's a chemical insect repellent, genius...
Oh. I thought you were saying my advice fell in that category. My bad!
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