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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...
Your problem & the way you described it is EXACTLY what my husband said/had!! He suffered with this for over 2 years. He was so frustrated, angry & depressed he contempled hurting himself :( He tried everything you can possibly think of to "get rid of the bugs". He finally got the answer, it's not anything you've ruled out & not bugs on you... His smart wonderful Dermatologist immediately fixed the issue... He stopped using any and all products that include dyes, perfumes, etc. Laundry soap, dish soap, do not use bleach, Deodarant, wash EVERYTHING that will come into contact with your skin with "free laundry soap". I immediately went out and replaced his regular products with the perfume, dye, paraben free products and within 2 days the "bugs on his skin feeling"... GONE!! The only time he has the "bugs" back is if he uses anything that may have not been washed with the "free" products. He's not had the issue for 2 years! I can't even begin to tell you the things we tried to get rid of the issue. Good luck.
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what are these products where can I get them? because I have tried everything and not better. this my email ***@****
what are these products where can I get them? because I have tried everything and not better. this my email ***@****
If you haven't yet ask your Dr to check you for systemic candida and the types sounds cRaZy but it's becoming a US epidemic. Drs don't normally test for this. Because it's throughout your body. Like mine which I studied for 3 yrs and went to over 20 Dr visits and specialist finally a phsychiatrist did the test. It even explained my eradic behavior and overturned my bipolar diagnosis. I'm not cRaZy this is real. It is treatable left untreated it is deadly. God bless you don't give up be assertive GET the test.
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How do they test for this?
My husband went through "there are invisible bugs on me". He tried everything to get rid of the "bugs"!!! Bleach, bug spray, Dr's on & on. Finally we found a wonderful Dermatologist who told him she knew exactly what was wrong and beeeelieve me he thought she was full of ***t!! But we did exactly as she said and within 2 days.... Gone. No itching, no "bugs"! The Dr told him to immediately stop using anything like soap, shampoo, laundry soap, dish soap, no bleaches, etc with perfumes, dyes, paraben just use these items that are free of anything. We had to wash EVERYTHING that would touch his skin. 1 year later still no issue. You MUST stop using these items that cause the "bugs crawling on me" crap.
ok, I have lived through this same exact same problem, especially at night while watching TV... I spent hours on the internet trying to find a solution... not much info anywhere... while searching one day on a very obscure blog i saw that someone posted that this problem is not a bug on the outside, but a microscopic fungus on your skin that you feel only when you are not moving and in a very still, relaxed state.... i was very sceptical..... the solution was way too simple.... draw a bath and pour bleach in the water mix well, and soak in the bath... so what could happen, simple and inexpensive potential solution so I gave it a try and it actually worked, I had to repeat a few months later, but it worked... try it and see
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Look up scabies or demodex mites.
I feel a moving sensation in my body whenever I put on clothes, especially when I wear T shirts. The movement is super irritating. These movements are aggregated when I'm in a cold environment. Particular when I'm in a relaxed state. Lately I feel them under my feet. I have tried several means. I am confused at the moment because this is taking a better part of me..
Pinworms or threadworms
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