Re-occurring reaction

Hi there,

About 3 years ago I was bitten on my finger by what I assumed was a spider, or some kind of insect. There was the usual reaction of swelling, but it went down after a few days of taking antihistamine. However, 3 years on and every few months the reaction keeps re-appearing. It is mainly on one main spot of my finger but sometimes there are marks throughout the whole finger, sometimes even spreading slightly to another finger. I wouldn't say it is painful as such, but it is irritating, and very tender. I have tried stronger antihistamine as well as hydro cortisone cream, which temporarily gets rid of the reaction. But it always returns! Any advice? thanks

[aldunn72023]

OMG you need to go to the doctor.  You need blood work done for infection, you need a rheumatoid panel done, and you need to be tested for lupus.  I dont know if it was a spider that bit you and if the venom can last that long, but you definitely have something going on there.  Please make sure you see a doctor.  This could be a major infection inside your finger that has dormant times, but then reoccurs after a certain period of time.  They may need to even try to drain your finger and send the fluid off for a culture to see what it is.  I hope you get better soon.