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Insect sting 40 hrs later - still having symptoms

40 hrs ago I was stung in my big toe by an insect. I think it may have been a scorpion. For reference here is the scorpion common in our area: http://bugguide.net/node/view/16668

I still have mild pain, itchiness, redness, and swelling. I have taken benadryl and put ice and cortisone on it.

Because the symptoms persist, I can't decide if I should see a doctor or NP to verify everything is ok? Or if I should wait another 1-2 days and then see a doctor or NP if symptoms are still there.
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  • Female | 50 years old
  • Complaint duration: 2 days
  • Ethnicity: Caucasian / White
  • Height: 66
  • Weight: 210lbs
  • Medications: None
  • Conditions: peripheral neuropathy, thrombophilia, mthfr genetic mutations
September 01, 03:43 PM

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As you already have peripheral neuropathy and other pre-existing concomitants, I would advise to see your doctor.
A. R. Scopelliti
A. R. Scopelliti, DC, DACNB, FACFN, FABVR
Neurologist in Long Branch, NJ
Level: Master Contributor (74)
Website: Monmouth Functional Neurology Center
September 09, 02:52 PM
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The most likely reason these symptoms continue is that the venom caused nerve damage in the area, so you have a neuropathy with a pinch of complex regional pain syndrome. It is doubtful a NP will have much to offer you but for a lidocaine patch for your toe. I have treated these bites and regional pain syndrome with hyperbaric oxygen with nice results given that HBOT will assist in the repair of peripheral nerves.
Kenneth Stoller
Kenneth Stoller, MD
Integrative Medicine Specialist in San Francisco, CA
Level: Key Opinion Leader (120)
Website: Hyperbaric Oxygen Clinic of San Francisco
September 03, 05:02 PM
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See your doctor. If you ever have a question like this you should never take the wait and see approach always ask your doctor. You have other complicating factors that warrant your not taking chances.
J Douglas Brown
J Douglas Brown, DC, DACNB
Neurology in Fairhope, AL
Level: Master Contributor (50)
Website: Mind Performance Center LLC
September 03, 03:00 PM
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The first line of defense for scorpion sting is to put AMMONIA on the bite. try that first and you can also use Tea Tree essential oil for some of the sumptoms.
Wanona Wellspring Ceisel
Wanona Wellspring Ceisel, DN
Neurologist in Winslow, IL
Level: Master Contributor (72)
Website: http://www.springcreekholistic.com
October 01, 10:43 PM
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I don't know why there is an image of a robot next to my post. I uploaded a real pic of the real me.
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September 03, 07:18 PM
Thank you so much. I am printing this off to show my neurologist.

I did go to the urgent care clinic and they gave me prednisone (2 days ago) to aid with the swelling. Symptoms are markedly better, however, the neuropathy is a concern to me as I already have nerve damage in my feet.
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September 03, 07:16 PM