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Need Help Identifying And Possibly Treating These Parasites, Or If

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Posted on Tue, 4 Aug 2020
Question: Need help identifying and possibly treating these parasites, or if possible a referral to infectious disease specialist. Most recently they are in my mouth sinuses and eyes. I've been battling this for about 3 months so please do not answer me and asked me to go to the doctor I have been to the doctor several times and they think it's a mental health issue. I have been prescribed cream for scabies, pinworm medication, and Seroquel for the added stop being crazy boost. Any help is very appreciated.
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Follow up: Dr. AJEET SINGH (3 hours later)
first picture on this one from my mouth worms coming out same picture my hair loss from just add a shower my hair loss is significant and there's a lot of places that don't have hair anymore. Symptoms... • Cognitive impairment, forgetfulness, confusion, disoriented, I just can't think sometimes and explaining myself or simple things become very difficult. I'm intelligent person and I've been feeling dumb in general lately. • Hair loss - significant from whole body most notably the top of my head where there are patches that is missing now. • Inflammation, numbness, muscle cramps or twitching • Lesions, objects emerging from skin ... have since discovered they're mostly worms, mites and larvae. • Salty taste- Changes in all bodily fluids. Texture, taste, smells, and feels different. Everything is salty and soft in a way like soft water is different than water. My skin feels almost smoother, softer it doesn't feel like mine. • Black dots around fingernails - these ended up also being worms mites larvae and egg sacs • Waxy film in mouth - again my whole body chemistry is changed my breath smells different, my skin smells different everything is like not necessarily bad just someone else. • Shortness of breath - Hard time breathing squatting and getting up makes me dizzy and I start sweating and can barely catch my breath before I feel like I'm going to pass out. If I do get physically exerted and out of breath it takes a very long time to catch it. I'm not totally out of shape and my stamina is pretty good when it comes to physically exerting myself so now I feel like I can pick up laundry and wear myself completely out to the point where I can barely breathe. • Weight loss - Appetite changes, pallet changes... I crave chocolate or sugar anything sweet. I've never had any sweet cravings my whole life and now I crave it all through the day. my go-to is frozen Hershey bars, popsicles, Kool-Aid and hard candy mints. I do make myself eat actual food before I will let myself have the sugar so I am getting enough calories and should not be losing any weight. I've never been able to lose weight my whole life because of my PCOS I pretty much maintained around the same weight or gained no matter what I tried. I have not been trying to lose any weight, about 6 months ago at a routine visit was 40 pounds heavier than I am today. • Nose bleeds - I had 2 in a week. The first just started as I was walking next door. The second was about 3 days later I blew my nose and started it I guess. Pouring out of my nose, I've never had a nosebleed other than seeing a little blood after blowing the nose, this was pouring out. • Fatigued - again like with a stamina issue I'm just generally worn down. I can lightly exert myself and feel the need to take a nap. • Change in bowel and bladder function - I barely need to use the bathroom anymore, I try to keep myself hydrated but I might urinate maybe twice or three times a day. Doctor ran a blood test on my kidney, liver, and thyroid. She said my levels were fine. • Skin sometimes shiny in a holographic way... I have since found out that this is demodex mites and I have too many which gives me the look of a twilight vampire when you get too close. I am treating it now with tea tree oil as recommended online. • headaches • Sinus pain and pressure • Pain and pressure behind the eyes Pain and swelling in thumb joints closest to the wrist, sometimes disfiguring. the feeling like I am unable to bend or unbend them and the skin on top of them is thicker visibly, almost like calloused. Has recently become a problem in my knees as well. Burping - Especially after meals, sometimes for no reason, and sometimes excessively one night after a meal it was a few hours before I can stop burping and they were constant. Significant increase in anxiety but I think that's just the nature of what it is.I am becoming afraid of things I shouldn't be afraid of like walking around barefoot outside or petting and playing with animals.. but my mood is affected as well so just in case it's relevant I will list my changes that are out of character irritability impatience quick to anger feeling alone antisocial feeling overwhelmed not feeling heard from doctors or not communicating myself effectively.. distrust in my medical provider, general feeling like no one will believe me. not being able to complete tasks getting distracted feeling like there's not enough time in the daybor being unable to organize my thoughts in a way that makes me productive. I will jump from one thing to another, sometimes not revisiting because of the memory issues. Feeling very low energy yet feeling a sense of urgency also ...this is most likely anxiety.
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Answered by Dr. AJEET SINGH (10 hours later)
Brief Answer:
You are very likely having a parasitic infection and Mixed AD syndrome.

Detailed Answer:
Hi....
Welcome to "Ask a Doctor" service.
I am Dr Ajeet XXXXXXX

I have gone through your detailed history/query/images and here is my opinion.

The images you have sent are very likely indicative of a parasitic infection.
You will need a physical consultation and elaborate testing for parasites and would be treated as per test results.
The medicines which would be prescribed would also be prescription medicines (and not Over the counter ones),for which,you would need a valid prescription.

As per your narration,it seems that you are very likely suffering from Mixed AD Syndrome.

It usually presents as lack of energy,lack of drive,excess worry,palpitation,dizziness,lack of concentration,feeling of doom,impaired memory,bizarre ideas,sleep disorders,appetite disorders and social withdrawal.

Take plenty of oral fluids and water,have lots of fiber,eat raw vegetables and fruits,get regular sun exposure,be physically active,maintain ideal body weight,do Yoga and meditation,have commercially available Vitamin B12 and Vitamin D3 Supplements,learn belly breathing and relaxation techniques.

Visit a Psychiatrist for further evaluation,management and Cognitive Behavioral Therapy.

Hope that I have answered your Query.

Stay healthy and stay blessed.
Regards.

Above answer was peer-reviewed by : Dr. Kampana
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Follow up: Dr. AJEET SINGH (39 hours later)
While I realize some symptoms are my existing GAD being heightened by the situation, cognitive impairment isn't one of them. It was the first symptom I noticed followed by hair loss and swollen/callused thumb joints. I appreciate your reply however it does not address my inquiry. I'm looking for help identifying the specific parasite that is treating my body like a playground. I'm of course not asking for a diagnosis just a professional opinion on what type of parasite it might be. I am done trying 2 get my doctors to examine me, or refer me to a dermatologist or infectious disease specialist. I don't particularly like going to the doctor anyway so being treated like I am a hypochondriac or having psychosis without even being afforded the courtesy of an exam it's something I am done with. I have been spoken to and treated as if I'm unintelligent and crazy. I was told the Seroquel was for my "itching" by my primary care physician, as if I don't know what it's prescribed for or have access to the internet if I didn't. They told me there was no such test for cutaneous parasites, as if a biopsy was a foreign concept. I am frustrated, yes. I'm not psychotic and my mental health does not manifest into a parasitic infection. My body is giving out and that's not my anxiety, my anxiety gives me the feeling of impending doom yes but not the feeling like my light is going out.
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Answered by Dr. AJEET SINGH (5 hours later)
Brief Answer:
You are most likely suffering from parasitic infestation and AD Syndrome

Detailed Answer:
Welcome back.

As I have already told it is impossible to diagnose and identify the specific nature of parasitic infestation on a platform like this.
An online platform has it's own limitations and in any case,you have to take medical assistance and physical consultation.
There are enormous number of parasites infecting humans.
They are diagnosed by microscopy,smear examination,PCR Antigen test ,skin test etc.

Happy living.
Warm regards.
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first picture on this one from my mouth worms coming out same picture my hair loss from just add a shower my hair loss is significant and there's a lot of places that don't have hair anymore. Symptoms... • Cognitive impairment, forgetfulness, confusion, disoriented, I just can't think sometimes and explaining myself or simple things become very difficult. I'm intelligent person and I've been feeling dumb in general lately. • Hair loss - significant from whole body most notably the top of my head where there are patches that is missing now. • Inflammation, numbness, muscle cramps or twitching • Lesions, objects emerging from skin ... have since discovered they're mostly worms, mites and larvae. • Salty taste- Changes in all bodily fluids. Texture, taste, smells, and feels different. Everything is salty and soft in a way like soft water is different than water. My skin feels almost smoother, softer it doesn't feel like mine. • Black dots around fingernails - these ended up also being worms mites larvae and egg sacs • Waxy film in mouth - again my whole body chemistry is changed my breath smells different, my skin smells different everything is like not necessarily bad just someone else. • Shortness of breath - Hard time breathing squatting and getting up makes me dizzy and I start sweating and can barely catch my breath before I feel like I'm going to pass out. If I do get physically exerted and out of breath it takes a very long time to catch it. I'm not totally out of shape and my stamina is pretty good when it comes to physically exerting myself so now I feel like I can pick up laundry and wear myself completely out to the point where I can barely breathe. • Weight loss - Appetite changes, pallet changes... I crave chocolate or sugar anything sweet. I've never had any sweet cravings my whole life and now I crave it all through the day. my go-to is frozen Hershey bars, popsicles, Kool-Aid and hard candy mints. I do make myself eat actual food before I will let myself have the sugar so I am getting enough calories and should not be losing any weight. I've never been able to lose weight my whole life because of my PCOS I pretty much maintained around the same weight or gained no matter what I tried. I have not been trying to lose any weight, about 6 months ago at a routine visit was 40 pounds heavier than I am today. • Nose bleeds - I had 2 in a week. The first just started as I was walking next door. The second was about 3 days later I blew my nose and started it I guess. Pouring out of my nose, I've never had a nosebleed other than seeing a little blood after blowing the nose, this was pouring out. • Fatigued - again like with a stamina issue I'm just generally worn down. I can lightly exert myself and feel the need to take a nap. • Change in bowel and bladder function - I barely need to use the bathroom anymore, I try to keep myself hydrated but I might urinate maybe twice or three times a day. Doctor ran a blood test on my kidney, liver, and thyroid. She said my levels were fine. • Skin sometimes shiny in a holographic way... I have since found out that this is demodex mites and I have too many which gives me the look of a twilight vampire when you get too close. I am treating it now with tea tree oil as recommended online. • headaches • Sinus pain and pressure • Pain and pressure behind the eyes Pain and swelling in thumb joints closest to the wrist, sometimes disfiguring. the feeling like I am unable to bend or unbend them and the skin on top of them is thicker visibly, almost like calloused. Has recently become a problem in my knees as well. Burping - Especially after meals, sometimes for no reason, and sometimes excessively one night after a meal it was a few hours before I can stop burping and they were constant. Significant increase in anxiety but I think that's just the nature of what it is.I am becoming afraid of things I shouldn't be afraid of like walking around barefoot outside or petting and playing with animals.. but my mood is affected as well so just in case it's relevant I will list my changes that are out of character irritability impatience quick to anger feeling alone antisocial feeling overwhelmed not feeling heard from doctors or not communicating myself effectively.. distrust in my medical provider, general feeling like no one will believe me. not being able to complete tasks getting distracted feeling like there's not enough time in the daybor being unable to organize my thoughts in a way that makes me productive. I will jump from one thing to another, sometimes not revisiting because of the memory issues. Feeling very low energy yet feeling a sense of urgency also ...this is most likely anxiety.