I went to this Walgreen's for the first time today. I was bit by a bug. I saw it land on my hand and when I swatted it away, I noticed the bite. I immediately started itching and it stated spreading. I went to the Pharmacy and asked if they have a bug problem and she called the manager back. He actually told me they have a known Gnat problem. I took a Benadryl at the store with the free warm bottled water. The Pharmacist actually said "I only see red spots on your hands and arms". I was itching all over the place and asked if I should drop my jeans? It got worse when I got home and I started breaking out in bumps all over. The Benadryl and Lidocaine I already had at home helped a little but as I'm writing this it wore off and I'm itching really bad. Going to try my more Benadryl so I don't have to pay my $250 co pay at an ER but if it gets worse, I have no choice but to go to the ER and Walgreen's will pay. I also have Valley Fever and am worried an allergic reaction to anything could interact. I guess we'll see.
I am contacting the Health Department since the Manager admitted they have a known Gnat issue and they sell food. I will update pictures if it gets worse. I can't believe they didn't take this seriously. Maybe I should call a lawyer???