Insect bite

[Chocoholic77]

I’ve got a bloomin’ insect bite on my ankle which has become swollen. I’ve taken an antihistamine, rubbed hydrocortisone on it and iced it for 15 mins. So annoyed as I might not be able to run for a few days 😬

[UnfitNoMore Graduate]

Hope you’re back out there soon... a few days won’t derail your journey... and you’ll be back with fresh legs.

[Chocoholic77 in reply to UnfitNoMore]

I hope so. So annoying. I’m tempted to try tonight and see what happens

[Oldfloss Administrator Graduate]

Don't run until the swelling has gone... run and the poison spreads from it ... ice cubes can soothe any itching and the cream should help if strong enough.

[Chocoholic77 in reply to Oldfloss]

Ah ok thank you. It’s feeling a bit warm so going to try and speak to GP tomorrow

[Oldfloss Administrator Graduate in reply to Chocoholic77]

Just keep an eye on it..better safe than sorry... the runs wait x

[Chocoholic77 in reply to Oldfloss]

GP is going to give me a course of antibiotics. So no running for me until the swelling goes down 😔

[wobbles_when_runs Graduate in reply to Chocoholic77]

Just came to see how you were getting on and read this post. What a shame but your health has to come first. Hope it’s getting better and you’re able to start out there again soon 😊

[Chocoholic77 in reply to wobbles_when_runs]

Thanks for asking wobbles. My leg is feeling much better thanks. I will try and run tomorrow if it’s dry outside. How are you getting on?

[wobbles_when_runs Graduate in reply to Chocoholic77]

Glad you’re feeling better. I’m just about to go out for W2 R3. Not looking forward to it but didn’t go yesterday and won’t get chance tomorrow.