can i get it w/out a dr. visit? and could I die of this if left untreated for a long time? what about those cleanse things?
I need to know how serious parasites are.I need to know if I can get remedy w/out a script as I hav?
Question posted by tammyblondie on 8 July 2012
Last updated on 3 January 2024
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This is old, however think we need to go back to topic of how few doctors treat parasites. I have sought treatment for 5 months, I am obsessed with having a parasite with a fatality rate as high as 95% if immunocompromised which I in fact am. No doctor will help. I have no weird history. I got this while living in Egypt. I am sick, I'm dying. If you have info or know a way to prove my situation, I would love help. I am depressed, scared, no energy to do a thing. T Y.
Hello ,
Have you tried Diatomaceous Earth food grade? 1 spoon in morning on empty stomach with juice or water. No Doctor's will tell you this because 1-they don't know.2 -it's not represented by a drug Co .3- Lt's very cheap and very effective on "all parasites.It gets to the system and the actually blowup .Good luck you can order it from feed stores or Amazon make sure it's the food grade and organic. You will be surprised after just one week . Dr k
I went camping. Noticed a day or two later what looked to be an in grown fingernail. But kept noticing it changing shape and moving. Of course i didnt want to be the idiot in the ER with an in grown fingernail. So i waited the next day after poking it pushing it messing with it cuz my finger tip was numb and tingly. I felt it pulsating and moving. We tried to video it but it stopped. But i could feel it in my finger tip. So i pushed hard. And it ran quickly through my entire finger. Now i feel it under my skin and feel it while touching it, its in my forearm elbow area. Only saw one. Research think its a hook worm or bot fly leaning toward botfly cuz i have a tiny white spot (airhole) and if left alone probably wouldnt have moved. Plus i think its only one. Do i go to ER or what do i do
Tammy,
Run, don't walk, to a primary care provider or ambulatory care center. Parasites are serious and must be treated. The longer it is left untreated, the more difficult it will be. Yes, they can be fatal if untreated. Good luck!
BBKid
I agree with atti & Laurie with their answers. No matter where you live, this is an emergency. If they are around the nose & you are having a horrilbe cough they could have infected your lungs. Got to the nearest medical facility immediately. This could be life threatening.I don't want to scare you, but you need treament immediately. Your nose is not too far from your eyes or brain so please take this with all seriousness. A hospital is where you need to be to get proper treatment. Please let us know how you come out. We will be worried about you until we hear you are treated & back to normal..Good luck, & please let us know...
I meant Patti not atti, & thanks for the alert Patti... Mary
It's ok, I type attitude atti, and oaati all the time my own self.
I would have to agree with Patti's assessment. Given the extent of the infestation you need to seek professional medical help. Removing the larva yourself is not recommended as you may not get the entire larva leaving parts behind which can become infected.
Given the extent of the infestation, found in numerous places over your body, this could be any number of other types of larva. Again seeking help from a qualified doctor is very important. Do not put this off.
Thanks so much laurie. Tammy, this is Laurie, one of the smartest people I know. You can trust her answers. You can go to an ER, and hopefully they can help you today. And tell them to give you something for anxiety as I am sure you are pretty freaked out, it will help you sleep too. Get someone to take you, so you will be safe driving. Laurie, you just got the getting booted award, for great info and super support. Love ya. Patti
Thanks Patti!!
If the parasites are round worms, pin worms or whip worms, you can use over the counter med called Pin-x or Reese's pin worm medication. If not, please hit comment and add which parasite you think you have. Patti
I have no idea. I dont want to get too graphic here but they are in my body for sure and my nose and throat like mucus but not.my eyes sometimes. and now in my fingertips and a few on my skin comling out iam not imagining this and this jelly-like stuff from u know where.I have this strange couhg for a long time and i cant catch my breathing till i eat a coughdrop.im just givin you alot of info so u know what this is? if so where they came from?.
and are these like track marks all my body from this? like veins but their not andweight gain and im so tierd
Ok, listen, no one here is a dr, but, there are several nurses. I will tell you if you are in the US, you can go to the ER and they have to treat you BY LAW. Don't freak out, ok, that makes it harder to breathe. Go to the ER tonight or to a low cost clinic tomorrow. I am going to try to private message one of the nurses on here, ok. Don't freak out, while I do that, google low cost clinics in your area, ok. Hang on dear, BRB, patti
Tammy, give the general area where you live, ok, sorta sounds like it might be a botfly, those are more common in Mexico, central america and south America, have you been there at all. Trying to get you a nurse still, ok,
Tammy, the more i read, the more your symptoms match this. Please google BOTFLY and you can see different sites thqt have info and pictures of the various stages of its life cycle. It says it takes about 12 weeks for what you are describing, the pustules and movement under the skin. Have you been to any of these places in the last 3 months. If you are in Mexico, go to the local drug store or place you can buy meds, tell them you think you have a botfly bite and the larva, they will likely give you a medication called ivermectin, you also can coat any of the marks with Vaseline, it will cut off their air supply and they will surface and they can be pulled out. Please let me know you are getting my responses. If I were you, I would have someone drive me to the ER, they can help you quickly there, ok still waiting on a nurse, got a MSG out to another member to reach one for you. Patti
Tropic areas are also sources for contamination. You can out camphorated oil, such as tiger balm, camphophenique or even bacon on the raised spots, it starts to cut off the air supply, so the larva then attempt to exit. You can also use tape and smother them for about 8 to 12 hours, then pull the tape off and the larva comes out dead. Please answer. Patti
I sent a pq and an email to one of our special medical experts, I hope she will see this and help soon. It won't kill you, just freak you out. Saying a prayer for you. Patti
Pls how can I get helpful 4 yr. Parasite infections taking my life?
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