It really feels like this semester just started. I can't believe I'm over halfway done with it. I cannot wait for summer to roll around. I have a feeling it'll be a good one.
I found out a couple weeks ago that the insect bite on my leg is a recluse spider bite, and trust me. These bites are nasty as hell. When I was bit, it swelled, it started hurting like a bitch and the center of the swelling turns black, and that's where the venom is. The venom of a recluse is known as necrotic, which slowly kills living tissue. It can even get to the bone and destroy it too. I've seen some pictures where the necrotic toxin spreads, and in all honestly, I'm relieved it didn't spread anymore than a small portion of the center of the swelling. When the damn thing finally popped (Let it pop on its own.), it bled out, and the venom came out with it. What was left was a hole, and kind of a deep one. You could see the meat. It was terrible. Anyways, I then sprayed it with disinfectant spray because the last thing I wanted was for that hole to get infected, and then my mother crushed a penicillin pill and put the powder over the hole before covering it with gauze. Penicillin is an antibiotic and it can also be taken by mouth. We did that for the past week, and we noticed slight improvement each day. Right now, the hole is almost leveled, and I started using the bandages with antibiotics in the middle once it got to that point. I also started applying Vitamin E oil, which minimizes scar tissue. I knew that bite would leave a scar, and I don't want to see too much of a scar. Other than that, I'm just relieved I treated the bite when I did. Otherwise, I think the venom would've spread and I probably would've lost my leg.
An effective at-home remedy for these bites is baking soda and water, and I found this on the net while I was searching for remedies. Mix baking soda with water to form a paste and apply the paste over the bite. Let it dry, then brush it off and apply more. Do this three times a day and you will see results. The baking soda will absorb the toxin, neutralize any acid that the spider inflicted with the bite and also serves as an antibiotic since bacteria won't be able to grow. Of course, this remedy is good for any spider bite. It was definitely good on mine. When I started using this remedy, the bite began to peel, as if the baking soda was trying to reach the source, and I think after a few days, when I applied another coat, I noticed blood soaking through the dried paste, and I knew it popped. I let it bleed out and now, it's getting better.
Another thing to use is an ice pack. Ice reduces the swelling and temporarily relieves any pain felt from the bite. Also, elevate the bite and don't move the affected area so much. The time that my bite was swollen and hurting, I couldn't walk for a while. I had to limp my way around. That's how bad it hurt.
Believe me when I say this: it's a royal bitch to deal with a bite like mine. I'm hoping none of you that read this have to deal with something like that, or if you already have, never have to deal with another one. I'm hoping I don't have to deal with another one.
With that, moving on.
I'm happy that the weather's finally warming up. I was getting so damn fed up with the cold weather. I'm welcoming the heat with open arms. It's a little colder today due to the wind, but other than that, it's been pretty average.
I finally got back into writing, and I managed to get back into an old story that I started back when I was starting high school. I ended up revamping the title and the plot, and the only thing that hadn't changed was the names of the OCs, at least their first names. I also decided to write this one in first person and see how it turns out. It's been an interesting experience so far.
Well, with that, I think I shall go do some homework.
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