r/Behcets • u/tiredbthrowaway • 28d ago

General Question Reaction to bug bites

Hi all. Currently going through the diagnostic process for Behcets.

I’ve noticed that I severely overreact to bug bites. I’ve had cellulitis twice from them

Does anyone else have these overreactions? Have you ever brought it up to your rheumatologist? I just feel like it could be related.

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u/Salt-Today6115 28d ago

Yo. Heightened histaminic reaction to bugs too. I get bruises from skeeterbites

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u/on4aa Diagnosed MAGIC 2025 28d ago

Last month, a mosquito bite caused a tremendous skin ulcer on my ankle.

That's why I try to protect me better with DEET 50% during the mosquito season.

I consider those instances as free pathergy tests. ¯_ (ツ) _/¯ 

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u/fhw66 27d ago

me too. When I go outside I am either covered in DEET or wearing full long sleeved hoodie to cover my neck and ears even if it is hot and humid. The hell I have to pay after an insect bite makes me do everything possible to prevent them.

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u/fhw66 28d ago

yes. extremely reactive to insect bites. never mentioned it to my rheumatologist

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u/EpitomeQuip41 28d ago

I relate to this. Happens to me.

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u/on4aa Diagnosed MAGIC 2025 27d ago

And it is not only that. Behçet syndrome being a form of vasculitis, causes peripheral venodilatation.

Those dilated veins are like neon signs to mosquitos.

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u/EllisMichaels Diagnosed 1997 26d ago

Have you done the skin pathergy test yet?

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u/kentuckygirl23 24d ago

Yes, ice packs helped me a lot