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I have not tried one but I know a couple of people who rate such devices.

I seem to get allergic rhinitis all of the time. I know certain plants s uch as gorse trigger it. Other things in the environment must trigger it as I get it in winter as well. I take antihistamines every day to attenuate the symptoms. This has the benefit of reducing the impact of any insect bites. Maybe you should consider a prophylactic antihistamine during spring and summer? Generic cetirizine or loratidine can be bought cheaply from an online pharmacy e.g. https://www.pharmacyfirst.co.uk/pro...s-30-pack-clarityn-alternative-free-delivery/
 
Yep.

We use one of those and it does take the irritation 'away' (Where ever 'away' is)

For example, using it in the morning after ablutions, does give relief until about lunchtime.
 
I also get a bad reaction but havent tried that device, saying that I’ve had dark veins up my arms from bites on the hand, the best I’ve found is 1% hydrocortisone cream applied when it starts itching - I’ve not had an infected one since, that being said the answer is to try and prevent being bitten in the first place.

I had a bad one in the Caribbean that needed anti biotics, I asked the doctor if there was a secret to not getting bitten - he suggested taking a vitamin B supplement or eating a teaspoonful of Marmite every day for 2 weeks before I went away - neither worked for me though.
 
wessie said:
I have not tried one but I know a couple of people who rate such devices.

I seem to get allergic rhinitis all of the time. I know certain plants s uch as gorse trigger it. Other things in the environment must trigger it as I get it in winter as well. I take antihistamines every day to attenuate the symptoms. This has the benefit of reducing the impact of any insect bites. Maybe you should consider a prophylactic antihistamine during spring and summer? Generic cetirizine or loratidine can be bought cheaply from an online pharmacy e.g. https://www.pharmacyfirst.co.uk/pro...s-30-pack-clarityn-alternative-free-delivery/
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Another sufferer here, on prescription cetrizine and some other nose spray all year, I blame my dog!
 
My other half suffers from itches, she’s been buying over the counter one a day Cetirizine hydrochloride 10mg tabs for ages.

Lately it’s been getting worse, she asked the pharmacist if she could obtain something stronger.

She recommended TreatHay 120mg fexofenadine hydrochloride which are much more effective.
 
edzt said:
Don't know why these zappers work, but as someone who reacts to bites, I can vouch for them

www.standard.co.uk

Best mosquito clickers for bite relief, tried and tested

Zap the itch, don’t scratch it
www.standard.co.uk www.standard.co.uk

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Nothing new,

I have one, my mum gave it to me, she has a few,

Its used to treat nerve pain, arthritis etc

its like a mini tens unit

https://www.amazon.co.uk/Paingone-A...d6e3026205dd33e5bbc1acddf225ecbc&gad_source=1

is one type

As a Tosser plus, they can be used to zap fuel strips :D

The spark is big :D , mind you it makes the spot you zap smell of burnt hair lol
 
ZAP-IT! Mosquito Bite Relief – Fast Acting, Anti-Itch Zapper + Chemical Free, Safe, Non-Toxic Bug Bite Device to Reduce Itching and Scratching (Pack of 1) https://amzn.eu/d/01sTlt6Z


I use these

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Could have done with one of these.

Just had 2 weeks in Mexico and the mozzies had a field day on me!
I wore deet based repellent I think that just made me taste a bit spicier to the Mexican Mozzie lol

I do wonder if wearing mozzie repellent at the same time as sun cream cancels It out?
either way I was itching like a flea ridden stray dog for 2 week lol
 
Pile ointment is very good to ease the itching of mosquito bites. Just remember to rub it on the mozzy bite and not your grapes.
 
I bought a Beurer device last year and find it is pretty effective, much more so than the clicker things.

Anthisan cream also lessens itches and some say steroid cream helps.
 
On a serious note, my travel companion in the Pamirs collapsed from anaphylactic shock due to a bee sting on his neck. His oxygen level sank and he had tunnel vision, could only lay on the tarmac. Fortunately my limited Russian skills managed to get him an ambulance and he survived.

Gael warning on the Pamir Highway

he can hear me but his Sena microphone may not be working I’d say you’re gutted :LOL:
www.ukgser.com

But we both concluded that it would be wise to carry an epipen in future. I tend to react to insect bites and stings but in my mind I had not translated this into the possibility of a life threatening event - but now I have!

Sharing for what it’s worth
 
In my late teens and into my mid-20’s , I carried an epipen, having been advised to by the doctor. It arose from my earliest days of riding a motorcycle, when a horsefly or a bee or something similar got into my full face helmet and bit / stung me several times. My face swelled up like a balloon, very quickly. I cannot now remember why I stopped carrying one, not least as I still react. The foolishness of growing-up, I guess?
 
Wapping said:
Whilst I do not suffer at all from hay fever, I do react somewhat violently to insect bites, right down to the common or garden mosquito.

My niece, who suffers just the same, assures me that this device is tip-top for dealing with the after effects of being bitten.

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Based on your recommendation Mrs M has procured one of these.

She reports that it is a very effective product!

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Wife regularly get bitten by mozzies and suffers from these big time. So I’ve taken the change and purchased a compact travel version healer. We applied to the bite she had from last night and initial heat shock was a bit of an “auch” resulting in zero itching. Happy wife and all that….

Thank you @Wapping for sharing this. 👍🏼 :beerjug:

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Bee stings can be very nasty.

This one saw Bear Grylls become Dominic Cumberbatch for a few hours !

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Nippy Normans supply Touratech, Wunderlich, Desert Fox and many other makes of accessories.
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