Former Contestant on 'The Voice' Left With Hole in Face After Spider Bite

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A former runner-up on The Voice was recently bit by a spider, which left a gaping hole in her face.

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Meghan Linsey was on the hit singing competition show two years ago, but what happened when she woke up one morning in February shook her entire world.

“Woke up to a stinging sensation on my face," she posted on social media at the time. "In my right hand was a dead spider. This scenario is literally on the top of my nightmare list.”

She said that she suffered ‘excruciating pain, muscle spasms, full body rash, extreme swelling.”

A brown recluse spider was the culprit. The venomous arachnid is about the size of a quarter, and is mainly found in the south-central and Midwestern parts of the country.

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Linsey has recorded her progress on Instagram since the incident.

 

I know I've been MIA on social media for a while, so I wanted to fill you all in on what's going on. These pics are hard to share, but I think it's important for me to be open with you guys. Everything isn't perfect all of the time. We all go through hard stuff. So, 9 days ago, on February 12, I woke up to a stinging sensation on my face. I looked and in my right hand was a dead spider. Somehow while I was sleeping, a spider had bit me and I had killed it. This scenario is literally on the top of my nightmare list. The stinging was awful and I knew it had to be poisonous. I put the spider in a bag and headed to urgent care. Over the course of the last 9 days, I have experienced the most insane symptoms. From excruciating nerve pain in my face, muscle spasms, full body rash, extreme swelling... etc. It has really been rough. It has been confirmed that I was bit by a brown recluse spider, one of two of the most poisonous spiders in the US. I am still dealing with the wound on my face, but I finally found the right meds to control the nerve pain. I know I'm not out of the woods on this yet, but I am so incredibly grateful for my health and I will never take it for granted again. Your thoughts and prayers are much appreciated. I will be getting back in the studio this week, to work on the new record! I can't wait to finish it. And I can't wait to get back on the road on March 9 & 10- I will be playing in Alaska! And PLEASE, if you live in area where these spiders are, do some research and learn how to protect yourself! I know this is not common at all, but better safe than sorry! Love you all! Xo Meg

A post shared by Meg Linsey (@meghanlinsey) on Feb 21, 2017 at 3:39pm PST

 

I cannot believe the outpouring of love and support I have received from all of you. I'm finally feeling somewhat normal again. It has been 11 days since I was bit by a brown recluse spider. I saw the Toxicologist at Vanderbilt yesterday and she said she thinks my wound is going to heal just fine on it's own. She doesn't think I will need surgery, which is a huge relief! I am so grateful for all of your prayers, well wishes and positive energy. Thank you from the bottom of my heart. ❤️

A post shared by Meg Linsey (@meghanlinsey) on Feb 23, 2017 at 8:57am PST

 

Sooo ready for my face to heal! I'm seeing a Wound Care specialist in South Carolina tmw. Praying for some answers to speed up the healing process. Thank you all again for the outpouring of love and support! Xoxo Meg

A post shared by Meg Linsey (@meghanlinsey) on Feb 26, 2017 at 5:05pm PST

 

Just finished my 3rd hyperbaric chamber treatment in 2 days! They say it has to get worse before it gets better. At least my eyebrows are on point 💁😂

A post shared by Meg Linsey (@meghanlinsey) on Feb 28, 2017 at 1:25pm PST

She was treated in a hyperbaric oxygen chamber since the incident and it was the breakthrough she prayed for.

“The oxygen [from the chamber] helps them heal wounds much easier and are much more able to fight off infection,” Dr. Roshini Raj told Inside Edition.

 

Day 25- Brown Recluse Spider Bite. Good news- All of the black (dead tissue) is GONE! Super excited about this!

A post shared by Meg Linsey (@meghanlinsey) on Mar 9, 2017 at 10:17am PST

 

32 days since my brown recluse spider bite. I cannot believe how well my face is healing! It's crazy!

A post shared by Meg Linsey (@meghanlinsey) on Mar 15, 2017 at 5:05pm PDT

 

Pre-makeup morning selfie. 😴😴😴 natural brows by @waxlocal #beagleinthebackground #morning #nomakeup #scarface

A post shared by Meg Linsey (@meghanlinsey) on Mar 31, 2017 at 7:55am PDT

The black tissue and gaping hole in her face is gone and now has a pink hue as it continues to heal.

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