i got bit by something when i went to the fair a few weeks ago and i just went to the doctors this last tuesday and he said it looked like a brown recluse spider bit and gave me antibiotics to take and i have been taking them for like 7 days and the bit is looking worse and my ankle and foot look swollen.when i went to the doctors last tuesday they also did a arterial duplex and said that the blood flow or oxygen was down in that leg.i go back this wendsday to get a arterial doppler done.i have some pics if you would like to see them  WWW.WWWW.WW
The insect bite causes the angioneurotic edema, means the toxic & poisonous substance from the insects bite causes swelling of the blood vessels & the surrounding nerves. You have to take,1. Antihistaminics, ( T. Fexofenadine)2. Some mild short or intermediate acting steroids(Dexamethasone)3. Anti-inflammatory medicines with edema reducing substance (Diclofenac with serratiopeptidase)4. Local Steroid ointment application(Dexamethasone)4. Elastocreppe bandage5. Leg elevation.  It may require a week to feel better. The steroids may be tapered off gradually.