I mowed my lawn today without a problem. Afterwards I sprayed some crap on some of the hedges to kill the aphids. Still no problem. I went to the back yard and sprayed some more. I was spraying the last bit of bushes in the yard when my ankles, shins and calves felt like they were on fire...itching and burning. Not quite as bad as fire ants, but close. I looked down and saw nothing. All I know is my lower legs felt like they were on fire. I came inside, washed off my legs and put on some anti-itch ointment that still hasn't worked. I don't see any bumps that a swarm of misquitoes might have caused, although I did see one flying around at the time. Any ideas what may be causing this?
There may be no rash at first. The initial symptoms of shingles can be hard to diagnose and may include tingling, burning, itching, or even shooting pain. General flu-like symptoms, including fever and fatigue, may also occur. These symptoms can precede the outbreak of a rash by up to five days, but usually by no more than a couple of days. The rash first appears as red spots, which soon turn into painful blisters. The spots, which resemble chicken pox, will be distributed in the pattern of whatever nerves are affected. (More rarely, it can cause a generalized rash involving several nerves.) It is believed that the name shingles comes from the Latin word, "cingulum," which means belt, because the shingles rash develops in a clearly defined belt or band in a limited area located on one side of the body. The rash can appear in any part of the body, including the head, and can also affect the eyes. (You should consult your doctor immediately if shingles appears anywhere on your head or face because it can sometimes cause irreversible hearing and vision problems; if a cornea is infected, it could even result in temporary or permanent blindness.) In Italy, shingles is known as "St. Anthony's Fire," a testament to the pain that the affliction causes. Most people cannot wear clothing on the affected area, and the rash may be accompanied by general fatigue, achiness, a low-grade fever, and depression. The blisters burst and form scabs, which normally clear within several weeks, leaving pale scars.
I'm thinking what ever your sprayed. or chiggers watch what you touch with your hands, don't want to spread it to undesirable places
Sounds like maybe bull nettle? (that's what we called it in East Texas, not sure if there is a more proper term)
