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bug bite

kit kat
kit kat CSN Member Posts: 56
edited March 2014 in Breast Cancer #1
Around 4 weeks after chemo somekind of bug bit me underneath my arm pit. I freaked out cahnged sheets, vacummed room from top to bottom Thought it bedbugs. Even bought a new mattress Nothing anywhere in house Nothing in kids rooms. Well the bites are not healing. Is it because Chemo destrowed white boold cells to heal cuts and bites? Anyone have this problem?Thank you everyone Bless us all Kit
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  • CypressCynthia
    CypressCynthia CSN Member Posts: 4,014 Member
    #2
    Call your doctor as you may
    Call your doctor as you may have gotten a secondary infection. Chemo can definitely increase your risk of infection and **** healing.

    Do you have lymph nodes on that side? I once got a blob of hot glue on the tip of my left middle finger and had a red streak running up to my armpit by the next day. Had to take antibiotics. But I have no nodes on that side. Back in 1987, the docs took all of your nodes.
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  • Rague
    Rague CSN Member Posts: 3,653 Member
    #3
    Call your DR!
    Could be lots of 'things'.
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  • smalldoggroomer
    smalldoggroomer CSN Member Posts: 1,184
    #4
    Call your Dr. You don't want
    Call your Dr. You don't want to wait to long it could land you in the hospital. Let us know what happens Good luck Kay
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  • VickiSam
    VickiSam CSN Member Posts: 9,079 Member
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    smalldoggroomer said:

    Call your Dr. You don't want
    Call your Dr. You don't want to wait to long it could land you in the hospital. Let us know what happens Good luck Kay

    Kit Kat .. Long week-end ahead .. Please consult with
    your doctor .. you may need anti-biotic cream or med's. WBC is always an issue during our chemo therapy ..

    Please keep us posted ...

    Strength and Courage

    Vicki Sam
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  • lynn1950
    lynn1950 CSN Member Posts: 2,570
    #6
    Brown recluse spider bites
    Brown recluse spider bites have a venom that can cause cellulitis. My son had such a bite and needed antibiotics to treat it. It's best to check it out with a doctor. Hope it resolves soon! xoxoxoxo Lynn
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