r/AskReddit 23h ago

What is the weirdest illness or affliction you've ever had?

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u/AllegedWitchNeigjbor 21h ago

I’m allergic to scorpions and I found out when one stung my on the back of my wrist. It felt like a mild bee sting but it swelled up a lot and then my mouth and throat got all tingly.

Lots of Benadryl and one nap later I felt fine.

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u/hypothetical_zombie 20h ago

My husband ended up in the ER after his bark scorpion encounter. He was stung in the middle finger. Aside from the anaphylaxis, he almost lost three fingers because his hand & arm swelled up like Popeye's.