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Are The Pins And Needles Normal After The Insect Bite?

Hello, I was bitten on the elbow area by an unknown insect, within hrs of this it was swollen and sore, the next day, it was painful and tender and this afternoon i started getting pins and needles feeling down my whole arm. The area is very swollen and i have a tiny red mark where the pain starts. I have no other ill effects, my question is; Is the pins and needles normal?? Many Thanks.
posted on Sun, 5 Jul 2015
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Hi,
Thanks for posting in HCM.

The reactions you are describing like having pins and needles feeling down my whole arm and area is swollen are due to localized allergic reaction. Since there are no other ill effects, it says you are out of danger. To get rid of this, you need to do is the following:
1. What the area with water and mild antiseptic like Savlon.
2. You can apply ice pack where there is swelling at the sting site.
3. Take an antihistamine loratadine will help to overcome itching, pins and needles.
4. Take ibuprofen or acetaminophen for pain relief as needed.
5. You may also apply calamine lotion at the wound site, if the swelling is not reducing.

Hope the information will help you to overcome all the symptoms.
Wish you speedy recovery.
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Are The Pins And Needles Normal After The Insect Bite?

Hi, Thanks for posting in HCM. The reactions you are describing like having pins and needles feeling down my whole arm and area is swollen are due to localized allergic reaction. Since there are no other ill effects, it says you are out of danger. To get rid of this, you need to do is the following: 1. What the area with water and mild antiseptic like Savlon. 2. You can apply ice pack where there is swelling at the sting site. 3. Take an antihistamine loratadine will help to overcome itching, pins and needles. 4. Take ibuprofen or acetaminophen for pain relief as needed. 5. You may also apply calamine lotion at the wound site, if the swelling is not reducing. Hope the information will help you to overcome all the symptoms. Wish you speedy recovery.