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Bullseye like mark around vein on foot.

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TerriBull Tue 26-Feb-19 08:12:15

Yes good advice here, I know someone with Lymes Disease who had to go abroad to get it treated. It's something I am very aware of living near two Royal Parks inhabited by Deer. I read about Matt Dawson, it's a very nasty condition. Time is of the essence in getting it looked at.

Good luck OP don't delay.

Anja Tue 26-Feb-19 07:58:49

Matt Dawson Lyme diseases after being bitten in London Park

Anja Tue 26-Feb-19 07:56:52

I too would ignore that dodgy advice and get it seen. My late SiL developed Lyme Disease and it went undiagnosed for ages. It left her with a weakened heart which eventually killed her.

janeainsworth Tue 26-Feb-19 07:52:31

janet I would ignore 111’s advice and if your GP can’t see you today, go to a walk-in urgent care centre.
This article explains about Lyme disease and contains a photo of a tick bite.
www.google.co.uk/amp/s/amp.theguardian.com/lifeandstyle/2017/aug/22/bitten-tick-prevention-symptoms-treatment-lyme-disease

dragonfly46 Tue 26-Feb-19 07:34:03

Definitely get someone to look at it. I went to th GP yesterday with something that turned out to be nothing but he said he was pleased I came.

TerriBull Tue 26-Feb-19 07:10:00

I've heard that tics that cause Lymes Disease leave that mark. Please get it looked at as soon as possible OP.

DammitJanet Tue 26-Feb-19 06:08:05

Thank you all for replying.

I rang 111 in the end, they said get it looked at if it's not gone in 3 days, it has faded a bit today and I can see thepuncture marks of a spider bite, time to hoover the corners :-D.

harrigran Mon 25-Feb-19 09:04:05

Best get it checked. GD got a tick bite last year on holiday, DS went to vets and bought a gadget for removing them from dogs and it did the job.

1inamillion Mon 25-Feb-19 08:34:07

DamnitJanet, get it checked. Maybe try the pharmacist first, ours is excellent as a first port of call.

MawBroon Mon 25-Feb-19 07:04:28

Tick bite?
Not sure , found this on Dr Google though
What Does a Tick Bite Look Like?
Ticks aren’t like bugs that bite you and then fly away or scoot off. When one gets on your body, it sets up camp. It finds a place to eat, then burrows its head into your skin and starts feeding. And it’ll stay there for several days.

Most likely, you won’t feel anything because the bite doesn’t hurt, and it isn’t usually itchy. Because ticks are often very small, you might not see it either. At first, it might just look like a fleck of dirt. As it feeds though, it swells up and can be easier to find

There were also some pictures but they were Lyme disease but I would definitely get it checked out. .

cornergran Mon 25-Feb-19 06:52:23

Best get it checked, better safe than sorry.

Esspee Mon 25-Feb-19 06:25:44

Sounds like a tic bite. Get your doctor to have a look.

dragonfly46 Mon 25-Feb-19 06:00:23

I would see a doctor in case it is a tic bite.

DammitJanet Mon 25-Feb-19 05:28:56

Not really sore, looks like an axe shape red/bruised outline, middle is white and it's a bit itchy around it. I havn't been in any grass. Should I bother the Dr?

Thank you in advance smile