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Not my thing so I'm probably off but since you haven't gotten any replies - Is it obviously not severe poison oak/ivy? this is what the experts recommend. They say if it's not a small rash or you didn't see the poison ivy you should see a medical professional, but it's hard to tell how much of that is serious vs the CYA of a webpage for popular consumption.
Are there obvious insect bite spots? It's possible to get multiple bites, but it's a bit weird for an insect bite to swell up both lower legs.
I got really severe poison ivy a couple years back, tried two or three OTC remedies didn't work, went to a doctor, got a prescription cream, that cleared it up almost instantly. So there are treatment options that going to a doctor gives you. At least if you're at the point I reached where I couldn't sleep or move around much.
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It was on grass and it looks like I have bites on both legs. Plus, I've had this before, I had a tick bite last October that made my ankle swell up, and I've had it before on my arm. I'm not worried or anything, before it cleared up in 1-5 days.
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