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Do I Need To Take Anti Venom After Bitten By Spider?

Hello, I was bitten by a spider, I think a black widow, about 6 days ago. I am still light headed, fatigued, and feeling pain on urinating. I think I may already have had a urinary infection, but it isn t going away this time, when it usually does within a day or two with my own home treatments, water, etc. I also use Oregano oil to neutralize poison, which has made a difference. I understand this is a series bite, if I am correct in assuming the black widow as the source--we find them in the garage, but not usually in the house in our rural area. I was bitten while in bed, I think, in the back as I laid down. I m taking Vit C, and my usual vitamins and MSM and 1/2 t of sodium bicarbonate to also neutralize the acid from the presumed black widow spider. I am wondering if there is a no side effects anti-venom I should also use, or your recommendation? Thank you, good docs that help will clean up the flagging reputation of the medical industry. Much appreciated.
Thu, 8 Sep 2016
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Ok, venom effects are fast. It is doubtful the venom is still there, so use of anti-venom is irrational. Vitamin C, sodium bicarbonate, oregano oil....random use of foods to treat something that is no longer there is not FDA approved.
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Do I Need To Take Anti Venom After Bitten By Spider?

Ok, venom effects are fast. It is doubtful the venom is still there, so use of anti-venom is irrational. Vitamin C, sodium bicarbonate, oregano oil....random use of foods to treat something that is no longer there is not FDA approved.