Medication causes your body to change in ways that it releases a chemical that does attract mosquitos. It can also change the scent of perfumes that give out that unique to you. I have always worn one perfume, started medications and it smelled awful. The reason I do know this is when I stopped all treatment for my ms I am wearing the perfume again. Mosquitos hate the scent of Cling Free dryer sheets lemongrass oils. I use to rub it in my hair and on my clothing. Look up Home remedies for repellents. Wish you a bite free night!

I am mozzie bait. When they bite, which they invariably do, it takes a few hours to react, but the swelling and itchiness increase in size until they can be almost the size of my palm. They last for up to a fortnight. Never wear yellow, or eat bananas for 24 hours before you go and sit outside. I use tropical strength aeroguard, and keep to long sleeves and trousers. I do have to say that since I stopped the meds I have had fewer bites.

@A MyMSTeam Member Histamine response being overly exaggerated is definitely an autoimmune problem. I’ve been dealing with it for a while. I can only speak to my health narrative, but it’s certainly part of my own epic memoir titled “My Body Wont Stop Attacking Itself: An Autobiography.”

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That's our state bird here in Minnesota.never swell from them
Just don't like them

Try Lemon Eucalyptus Repellent. Also, they do not like dryer sheets. I rub that all over my hair etc... Not only does it keep the bugs away but you are static free hahaha.