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Invisible Bugs crawling on skin? Strange sensation...
I posted this info before, but it was a reply to someone else's similar post...
I am a 23 year old healthy male. I recently had a full physical and the results were that I am in above average health. I have no diseases, do not use drugs, but drink on occasion.
Anyways, just started noticing these strange symptoms, within the past few weeks. Nothing "brought it on" so to speak that I can tell of. It's been going on longer, but less noticeable, now since I do not talk sleeping meds any more, it's all that I can notice...
Symptoms are strange sensations on my skin. The sensation is it feels like there are "invisible bugs" crawling on, and/or biting my skin. No actual bites, rashes, bugs, sores, or anything of the nature is ever visible. Occurs more at night, while laying down than any other time. The sensation occurs throughout my entire body, no area is exempt from this sensation, and it seems to be completely random, at times I'll feel it on my arm, then my face, then leg, then arm again, etc, no pattern. The sensation "goes away" once I touch the area (either itch it, brush at it as if there WAS a bug I am brushing off, slap it, or touch it in any way...)
I've heard that various forms of dry skin, or minor allergic reactions to soaps could produce such a problem... I have not changed body soaps, shampoos, or laundry detergent types in quite a while (well before such symptoms) I do not have dry skin, or any type of rash.
Ruled out dry skin
I've read about "Morgellons" (years ago, before it was a mainstream idea) and don't think that is what I have... I have no lesions, sores, boils, wounds, or anything of the sort, and no fibers protruding from anything.
Ruling out Morgellons.
I had read about the possibility of it being bed bugs (from reading sites like this online) so I tore my bedroom apart looking for signs of an infestation, and saw NOTHING. My mattress is brand new, the apartment I live in is also pretty close to brand new. Never the less, not a thing was found, searched mattress, box spring, walls near bed, everything.
Ruled out bed bugs.
The only other thing I've seen it could be is Restless Leg Syndrome. NOT sure about that, but I did hear that that sensation in the legs is a symptom of that, and that in some cases, the skin crawling sensation can occur all over the body, not just the legs, and still be considered RLS.
Undecided about RLS possibility.
The only other things I have going on that MAY be related, is an upper back pain/numbness... unknown cause. Been going on for years though. No diagnosis.
So basically I'm out of ideas, and about to go insane. It's terrible at night not being able to sleep because of that feeling, and not being able to sleep with my girlfriend because I keep her awake with my constant moving around and itching...
I am a 23 year old healthy male. I recently had a full physical and the results were that I am in above average health. I have no diseases, do not use drugs, but drink on occasion.
Anyways, just started noticing these strange symptoms, within the past few weeks. Nothing "brought it on" so to speak that I can tell of. It's been going on longer, but less noticeable, now since I do not talk sleeping meds any more, it's all that I can notice...
Symptoms are strange sensations on my skin. The sensation is it feels like there are "invisible bugs" crawling on, and/or biting my skin. No actual bites, rashes, bugs, sores, or anything of the nature is ever visible. Occurs more at night, while laying down than any other time. The sensation occurs throughout my entire body, no area is exempt from this sensation, and it seems to be completely random, at times I'll feel it on my arm, then my face, then leg, then arm again, etc, no pattern. The sensation "goes away" once I touch the area (either itch it, brush at it as if there WAS a bug I am brushing off, slap it, or touch it in any way...)
I've heard that various forms of dry skin, or minor allergic reactions to soaps could produce such a problem... I have not changed body soaps, shampoos, or laundry detergent types in quite a while (well before such symptoms) I do not have dry skin, or any type of rash.
Ruled out dry skin
I've read about "Morgellons" (years ago, before it was a mainstream idea) and don't think that is what I have... I have no lesions, sores, boils, wounds, or anything of the sort, and no fibers protruding from anything.
Ruling out Morgellons.
I had read about the possibility of it being bed bugs (from reading sites like this online) so I tore my bedroom apart looking for signs of an infestation, and saw NOTHING. My mattress is brand new, the apartment I live in is also pretty close to brand new. Never the less, not a thing was found, searched mattress, box spring, walls near bed, everything.
Ruled out bed bugs.
The only other thing I've seen it could be is Restless Leg Syndrome. NOT sure about that, but I did hear that that sensation in the legs is a symptom of that, and that in some cases, the skin crawling sensation can occur all over the body, not just the legs, and still be considered RLS.
Undecided about RLS possibility.
The only other things I have going on that MAY be related, is an upper back pain/numbness... unknown cause. Been going on for years though. No diagnosis.
So basically I'm out of ideas, and about to go insane. It's terrible at night not being able to sleep because of that feeling, and not being able to sleep with my girlfriend because I keep her awake with my constant moving around and itching...
hi, just read your post, very interesting , i dont smoke anymore so no problem with that, i rarely drink so no problem with that, ive been looking online to buy some olive leaf, would that be capsules? if so how many mg a day, 500? 1000? and when you say probiotic, can i take a probiotic yog drink every day for that? would appreciate your advice, many thanks
You have to start by stopping to feed the fungus so no sugar, bread, white pasta, white rice, soda's.Replace with brown rice, pasta and bread. I know its tuff but try your best. If you smoke quit if you can't cut down same with alcohol. You need to build up your immune system.
What i do is take half an organic lemon with warm water every morning 30mins before breakfast and last thing at night.
Eat natural yogurt (with no fruit) greek yogurt is the best. Drink lots of water to flush out the toxins. Now I'm not a doctor so you need to check with your doctor before you try any anti-fungal meds but I took Olive leave this is strong stuff and it can interfere with other meds so please consult your doctor first.
Olive leaf will kill all the bad guys in your gut. You will feel worse for a couple of days when taking this but its a good sign its called die off its when all the fungus is dying and is releasing toxins so drink lots of water to flush out. take a good multivitamin and probiotic to replace the good bacteria.
Thats a start, stick with this for a few weeks and you will feel a lot better.
What i do is take half an organic lemon with warm water every morning 30mins before breakfast and last thing at night.
Eat natural yogurt (with no fruit) greek yogurt is the best. Drink lots of water to flush out the toxins. Now I'm not a doctor so you need to check with your doctor before you try any anti-fungal meds but I took Olive leave this is strong stuff and it can interfere with other meds so please consult your doctor first.
Olive leaf will kill all the bad guys in your gut. You will feel worse for a couple of days when taking this but its a good sign its called die off its when all the fungus is dying and is releasing toxins so drink lots of water to flush out. take a good multivitamin and probiotic to replace the good bacteria.
Thats a start, stick with this for a few weeks and you will feel a lot better.
how do you cure yourself from inside out??? is it possible??? i dont think i can take any more of this!!!!
I agree with you this is definitely fungus related and that's why all anti-fungal treatments work (tea tree, coconut oil, lavender oil, sea salt baths, ACV, Borax, essential oils, etc) but they only work for a while and then come back cos the problem is coming from inside you. the fungus is coming from your gut to your skin. You clean the skin, you feel better but the fungus returns. you need to treat the inside and outside at the same time to cure yourself.
This is not easy it will take 3 months min if you are serious about it.
This is not easy it will take 3 months min if you are serious about it.
hi silverfox, when you say you take virgin coconut oil twice a day, do you just put a tablespoon in your mouth and eat it? isnt it greasy?? want to try it to see if it works for me but not sure how to take it, any feedback would be grateful, thankyou
As many of you, I too have tried with no avail to rid myself of this dreaded problem. Has anyone considered that the problems we all seem to be experiencing could be from a fungal infection caused by Dermatophytes. The same as the fugal infection we get under our toenails and fingernails? And if so has anyone tried the oral antifungal medication Lamisil or Terbinafine?
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