What I Did:
I got attacked by a spider, then by antibiotics, then by my body, then by lots of steroids.
How I Did It:
I was once bitten by a wolf spider in the leg. Wolf spiders are not overly venomous and rarely cause any issue in humans so no big deal right? Only if there weren't nasty bacteria on the dirty little spider that hopped a ride on the venom wagon, which of course there was...because I have terrible luck. Then of course because it is a Sunday I end up hanging out in the CareNow clinic watching "The Game Plan," twice, before I find out that the now ping pong ball sized scary thing on my leg is ONLY a bacterial infection and after 10 days on these certain (sulfa) antibiotics and liberal application of this certain (sulfa) cream I will more than likely NOT end up with a giant abscess in my leg. What he did forget to mention however was that in those ten days my body might decide it doesn't LIKE these certain (sulfa) antibiotics and to show it's distaste for them, it might cause a break out into full body hives, asthma issues, photo-sensitivity and my muscles to slowly but surely seize up. Who could have guessed I would be one of the 3% of the population to have that type of allergy?!? Thanks to sunglasses, my inhaler and another ten days on steroids I was finally hive and other side effect free. Also, thankfully, abscess free. But just so you know, people do NOT like receiving their perfectly crafted, $5 Starbucks latte by a wheezing girl covered in hives.
Lessons Learned
- When you get bitten by a spider, no matter the type, keep it clean and covered.
- CareNow type doctors are NOT going to take the time to mention you could puff up into a giant wheezing hive.
- Ask about evil side effects and if they seem too evil ask for other options.
- When going to a place like CareNow or UrgentCare, bring a book.
- I have the worst luck ever.
