Mysterious Bite

[puppetmaker]

Last night Caroline came to me because her hand hurt. It looked like she jammed her finger and I had her dip it in cool water and gave her some pain meds. This morning her whole left hand is swollen and I can now see a puncture wound just below the lower joint of her finger. So this morning is going to be about a visit to the Doctor to find out what we need to do for her.

More as I know more.

I am grateful that Caroline showed me her hand last night so I have a better idea when it happened.Bite

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Aww, poor Caroline!

[lyonessnyc.livejournal.com]

It sounds like a spider or some other insect bite, and it also seems that she is allergic to such bites.

Time to keep Children's Benadryl in the house (if you don't already). It'll knock her out (as in zzzzzzzzzzzzz), but it'll do great things for knocking out the allergic reaction too. The cream works well for knocking out the localized itch, but nothing beats regular oral Benadryl for taking care of something that's gone systemic.

Please give her a big ol' smooshy hug for me, and here's hoping she feels better. Hugs to you too.