In the world of Stan Lee, a spider bite gave Peter Park superhuman powers and a fine-looking, form-fitting onesie. In the world of singer-songwriter Craig Campbell, a spider bite gave him a heckuva sore arm.
According to posts on his Instagram, Craig woke up on Sunday morning with a discoloration on his bicep that traveled up his arm.
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He asked, “Anyone of y’all ever been bit by an insect (spider, mosquito, etc) and it look like this? The first photo was from Sunday morning on the way to the minute clinic. Second photo was last night and last photo was taken this morning. It hurts like hell to the touch!! Somebody tell me what bit me.”
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On June 3, Craig gave fans and followers and update on his condition.
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“I’ve seen 2 practitioners so far and the general consensus is a brown recluse bit me. I’m going today to talk with a plastic surgeon to discuss next steps in case skin grafting is needed. In the words of my sister, brown recluse are straight from the pits of Hell!! By the way…I feel fine but my arm hurts super bad.”
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Back in 2017, fellow singer and songwriter Meghan Linsey was bitten by a brown recluse on her face. Although she did suffer some necrosis, he has gone on to make a full recovery, receiving hyperbaric treatment.
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