cannonball
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- Feb 20, 2010
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- Detector(s) used
- DEUS 11 Fisher F75ltd,TDI Minelab Excailber
- Primary Interest:
- Relic Hunting
So, while out detecting today I was distracted be the good fins that I was making. I noticed a tick on my had. Normally I wouldn't worry about it because they are slow in the winter. It was about 45 degrees. Last May I let my guard down and got a few tick bites. I went to my doctor and she sent me home without antibiotic. I've had Lyme's disease before and usually do a course of antibiotic.It does not help with a virus.
Two days latter I woke up in the hospital with encephalitis. I had 106.4 fever. After a few weeks in the hospital with numerous tests the CDC came up with an unknown arbovirus caused by ticks or mosquitoes. To this day they still don't have a name for it.
I usually dress in long pants, gloves, long shirt and a long hat that covers my neck. All clothes and gear get sprayed with Sayer spray and pants get taped to my boots. That day I was not vigilant and paid for it, almost with my life. Don't find out the hard way..... Ticks are a real threat!!
Two days latter I woke up in the hospital with encephalitis. I had 106.4 fever. After a few weeks in the hospital with numerous tests the CDC came up with an unknown arbovirus caused by ticks or mosquitoes. To this day they still don't have a name for it.
I usually dress in long pants, gloves, long shirt and a long hat that covers my neck. All clothes and gear get sprayed with Sayer spray and pants get taped to my boots. That day I was not vigilant and paid for it, almost with my life. Don't find out the hard way..... Ticks are a real threat!!