Some bugs are worse than others
It is enough that I cannot open my mouth on my commute in some places, but I ended up with a couple of nasty bites on the inner part of my arm on Monday. Thought nothing of it. However, it had not gotten better the entire week, and after getting back yesterday from a long ride it was really red and swelling. Went to the pharmacist who said it was probably an allergic reaction to the bites (possibly wasp or bee), told me to put ice on it, and an allergy cream. First allergic reaction of my life!
some bugs are worse than others
and then there is the time a bee flew into the open neck of my jersey, fell into my cleavage and managed to worm his way inside my bra before he bit me on the nipple.
I have been bitten by hitting bees several times on the arms and legs. Hurts a lot, leaves a red mark and aches for a bit but not nearly as devestating as the titty bite.
marni
addendum: if you have ever had an allergic reaction to a sting, you should be aware that it will probably get progressively worse each time you are bitten again and that you should take all necessary precautions before the reaction becomes life threatening- carry fast acting anit histamines, epi pen, wipes, or if worse come to worse, and you have nothing with you, be prepared to pee on the bite(bees, wasps, hornets and the like) as that will help short circuit the allergen that is in the bite.
also make sure that you carry an alert and or that the people you are riding with know that there may be a problem. Anaphalactic shock is nothing to mess around with and can kill you.