Re: New Member of the club...

[Guest guest]

Oh ml I totally understand where u are coming from n the hard time u are having

Like u,i had birds nesting in my roof n holes in walls

My cat n I were tortured I thought baby fleas at the time

Many months of feelin ill n doin everythin to resolve didnt resolve it

After seven months cat died with reaction to insecticide but she had health

issues anyway

N I left virtualy taking nothing

At one point in the flat they swarmed my toes n I saw them went on n on n on

When I left theowin out virtualy everything

I hoped id be ok

Same as u

Crawly n bite sensations

Tho didnt have them goin in nose eyes ears privates anymore

Oxyclean helped new clothes

Dettol or lysol help flat

Sulphur soap helped rid the crawlies on legs mostly

I think clove n coconut etc n banderol help too

Doxy helps with severity of the bites

Still getting bites

But most not as severe as before

Can see wee whute dots sometimes black dots where biten

But dont know if mites

I dont get swarmed now

Dont know if still mites

Or simply co infection or and lyme

But doxy help both

Take anti fungal diflucan

Can only get once a week

We are targeted because usualy we have already got fungal issues n bacteria

issues

So have to target fungus n bacteria

Dont think I infested anyone

Tho too scared to get another cat or a boyfriend wud be totaly out the question

Feeling like this!!!

Tho I probably wont infest anyone

But if I got a cat n she got anythin

Think id have,a breakdown

After my other best friend bein afected n not bein able to make it ok

Wash ur hair on sulphur soap or shampoo

That helped crawlies for me

Lovely grouo here

Supportive throughout

Warm people

Not a bad bone in anyones body

The people who regularly correspond

You will have support here

N we all understand everything u are going through

X

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On Tue, Mar 13, 2012 10:49 AM PDT mldashseattle wrote:

>I've been reading through all these posts for a few days. I'm so glad to have

found this forum.

>

>My problem began in the summer of 2009 when I moved into an apartment with a

pigeon nesting on the small balcony off my bedroom. When the mother left the

baby small black mites began to enter my room and the problems began. The first

week my body was covered in tiny red itchy welts. I had a pest company spray my

apartment several times. I kept my clothes in totes with moth balls, washed and

dried my clothes and bedding daily.. drying all clothes before wearing them. I

never wear the same thing twice in a row.

>

>Nearly three years and three apartments later I am still experiencing problems.

I get tiny red bumps all over my body, mostly on my chest and legs. They don't

itch terribly, but they look awful. I also experience the crawling sensation

periodically throughout the day.

>

>Here are a few things I would love to get feedback on.

>

>I am able to sleep throughout the night, this hasn't been an issue for me since

at least a month after it all began in 2009. If I do have problems sleeping

it's because of anxiety rather than feeling like bugs are on me - what does this

mean when so many of you are kept up at night because of the sensations?

>

>I have lived with two different people at the height of my problem, neither

seemed to be affected. Why is that?

>

>Why could I see them in the beginning of my infestation, but no longer can see

a thing? This is the part drives me the most crazy. If I can't see them, how

do I effectively treat?

>

>I have never felt like I have had internal issues regarding the mites. I don't

cough, have itchy nostrils or ears or eyes. My scalp itches on occasion, but

I've chalked that up to being winter and having a dry scalp in general.

>

>I feel relatively calm considering, but to counter that incredibly anxious,

distraught, and hopeless.

>

>I worry that just because I can't seen the red welts that I'm being bitten..

although I just don't know. I am inconstant fear that I will spread this to

ones I love.

>

>I remember thinking in the summer of 2009, " This is fine, in a few months it'll

be all over, " and now here I am, still in the middle of all it.

>

>I am thankful that I've found this community and to see that there are people

who have come out of this alright.

>

>ML

>

[Guest guest]

ML, We have found that most of us got this due to an underlying condition that already existed such as Lyme. You must consider, too, that the mites may have passed an infection to you. Many finde 3-6 months on doxycyline will kill the infection that sets up. You can order these online from Freedom Pharmacy or Canadian Pharmacy. Everyone is somewhat different, so listen to everyone who replies and try to match yourself. Love and light, From: mldashseattle <mldashseattle@...> bird mites Sent: Tuesday, March 13, 2012 1:49 PM Subject: New Member of the club...

I've been reading through all these posts for a few days. I'm so glad to have found this forum.

My problem began in the summer of 2009 when I moved into an apartment with a pigeon nesting on the small balcony off my bedroom. When the mother left the baby small black mites began to enter my room and the problems began. The first week my body was covered in tiny red itchy welts. I had a pest company spray my apartment several times. I kept my clothes in totes with moth balls, washed and dried my clothes and bedding daily.. drying all clothes before wearing them. I never wear the same thing twice in a row.

Nearly three years and three apartments later I am still experiencing problems. I get tiny red bumps all over my body, mostly on my chest and legs. They don't itch terribly, but they look awful. I also experience the crawling sensation periodically throughout the day.

Here are a few things I would love to get feedback on.

I am able to sleep throughout the night, this hasn't been an issue for me since at least a month after it all began in 2009. If I do have problems sleeping it's because of anxiety rather than feeling like bugs are on me - what does this mean when so many of you are kept up at night because of the sensations?

I have lived with two different people at the height of my problem, neither seemed to be affected. Why is that?

Why could I see them in the beginning of my infestation, but no longer can see a thing? This is the part drives me the most crazy. If I can't see them, how do I effectively treat?

I have never felt like I have had internal issues regarding the mites. I don't cough, have itchy nostrils or ears or eyes. My scalp itches on occasion, but I've chalked that up to being winter and having a dry scalp in general.

I feel relatively calm considering, but to counter that incredibly anxious, distraught, and hopeless.

I worry that just because I can't seen the red welts that I'm being bitten.. although I just don't know. I am inconstant fear that I will spread this to ones I love.

I remember thinking in the summer of 2009, "This is fine, in a few months it'll be all over," and now here I am, still in the middle of all it.

I am thankful that I've found this community and to see that there are people who have come out of this alright.

ML

[Guest guest]

, are you saying that the mites may have passed something on to me AND I

still have them? Or that the symptoms I have may be a result of the mites, but

they have moved on?

Are there any adverse reactions to the doxycycline and how many mg?

ml

>

> ML,

>     We have found that most of us got this due to an underlying condition

that already existed such as Lyme.  You must consider, too, that the mites may

have passed an infection to you.  Many finde 3-6 months on doxycyline will kill

the infection that sets up.  You can order these online from Freedom Pharmacy

or Canadian Pharmacy.  Everyone is somewhat different, so listen to everyone

who replies and try to match yourself. 

> Love and light,

>

>  

>

> ________________________________

> From: mldashseattle <mldashseattle@...>

> bird mites

> Sent: Tuesday, March 13, 2012 1:49 PM

> Subject: New Member of the club...

>

>

>

>  

>

> I've been reading through all these posts for a few days. I'm so glad to have

found this forum.

>

> My problem began in the summer of 2009 when I moved into an apartment with a

pigeon nesting on the small balcony off my bedroom. When the mother left the

baby small black mites began to enter my room and the problems began. The first

week my body was covered in tiny red itchy welts. I had a pest company spray my

apartment several times. I kept my clothes in totes with moth balls, washed and

dried my clothes and bedding daily.. drying all clothes before wearing them. I

never wear the same thing twice in a row.

>

> Nearly three years and three apartments later I am still experiencing

problems. I get tiny red bumps all over my body, mostly on my chest and legs.

They don't itch terribly, but they look awful. I also experience the crawling

sensation periodically throughout the day.

>

> Here are a few things I would love to get feedback on.

>

> I am able to sleep throughout the night, this hasn't been an issue for me

since at least a month after it all began in 2009. If I do have problems

sleeping it's because of anxiety rather than feeling like bugs are on me - what

does this mean when so many of you are kept up at night because of the

sensations?

>

> I have lived with two different people at the height of my problem, neither

seemed to be affected. Why is that?

>

> Why could I see them in the beginning of my infestation, but no longer can

see a thing? This is the part drives me the most crazy. If I can't see them,

how do I effectively treat?

>

> I have never felt like I have had internal issues regarding the mites. I

don't cough, have itchy nostrils or ears or eyes. My scalp itches on occasion,

but I've chalked that up to being winter and having a dry scalp in general.

>

> I feel relatively calm considering, but to counter that incredibly anxious,

distraught, and hopeless.

>

> I worry that just because I can't seen the red welts that I'm being bitten..

although I just don't know. I am inconstant fear that I will spread this to

ones I love.

>

> I remember thinking in the summer of 2009, " This is fine, in a few months

it'll be all over, " and now here I am, still in the middle of all it.

>

> I am thankful that I've found this community and to see that there are people

who have come out of this alright.

>

> ML

>

[Guest guest]

Hi!

Sorry to hear about your infestation and problems. Seems like you still have the problem.

It might be so that the mites have given you some infection that keeps on giving you the bumps.

Did you have a sample identified so that you know what kind of mites you had?

Glad you don´t get bothered at night. I did in the beginning, but when it calmed down I was also able to sleep.

Hope you find some good advice at this page.

Take care!Cecilia

From: mldashseattle <mldashseattle@...>bird mites Sent: Tuesday, March 13, 2012 6:49 PMSubject: New Member of the club...

I've been reading through all these posts for a few days. I'm so glad to have found this forum.My problem began in the summer of 2009 when I moved into an apartment with a pigeon nesting on the small balcony off my bedroom. When the mother left the baby small black mites began to enter my room and the problems began. The first week my body was covered in tiny red itchy welts. I had a pest company spray my apartment several times. I kept my clothes in totes with moth balls, washed and dried my clothes and bedding daily.. drying all clothes before wearing them. I never wear the same thing twice in a row.Nearly three years and three apartments later I am still experiencing problems. I get tiny red bumps all over my body, mostly on my chest and legs. They don't itch terribly, but they look awful. I also experience the crawling sensation periodically throughout the day.Here are a few things I would love to get feedback on.

I am able to sleep throughout the night, this hasn't been an issue for me since at least a month after it all began in 2009. If I do have problems sleeping it's because of anxiety rather than feeling like bugs are on me - what does this mean when so many of you are kept up at night because of the sensations?I have lived with two different people at the height of my problem, neither seemed to be affected. Why is that?Why could I see them in the beginning of my infestation, but no longer can see a thing? This is the part drives me the most crazy. If I can't see them, how do I effectively treat?I have never felt like I have had internal issues regarding the mites. I don't cough, have itchy nostrils or ears or eyes. My scalp itches on occasion, but I've chalked that up to being winter and having a dry scalp in general.I feel relatively calm considering, but to counter that incredibly anxious, distraught, and hopeless.

I worry that just because I can't seen the red welts that I'm being bitten.. although I just don't know. I am inconstant fear that I will spread this to ones I love.I remember thinking in the summer of 2009, "This is fine, in a few months it'll be all over," and now here I am, still in the middle of all it.I am thankful that I've found this community and to see that there are people who have come out of this alright.ML

[Guest guest]

Hi ml

The doxy two 100 mg capsules a day

Most folk ok no side effects but I have tum pain as already have stomach

dificulties

Take with water n food same time

Im in same boat cos I do not know if mites,gone n just infection causin symptoms

So many bacterial infections can be spread by biting insects

So we may not have mites,at all

Now

Maybe lyme babesia bartonella etc

Aa knows her stuff regards infections

Doxy will help if mites or and infections

Hope u can tolerate it ok

Good luck!

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On Tue, Mar 13, 2012 10:48 PM PDT mldashseattle wrote:

>, are you saying that the mites may have passed something on to me AND I

still have them? Or that the symptoms I have may be a result of the mites, but

they have moved on?

>

>Are there any adverse reactions to the doxycycline and how many mg?

>

>ml

>

>

>

>

>>

>> ML,

>>     We have found that most of us got this due to an underlying condition

that already existed such as Lyme.  You must consider, too, that the mites may

have passed an infection to you.  Many finde 3-6 months on doxycyline will kill

the infection that sets up.  You can order these online from Freedom Pharmacy

or Canadian Pharmacy.  Everyone is somewhat different, so listen to everyone

who replies and try to match yourself. 

>> Love and light,

>>

>>  

>>

>> ________________________________

>> From: mldashseattle <mldashseattle@...>

>> bird mites

>> Sent: Tuesday, March 13, 2012 1:49 PM

>> Subject: New Member of the club...

>>

>>

>>

>>  

>>

>> I've been reading through all these posts for a few days. I'm so glad to have

found this forum.

>>

>> My problem began in the summer of 2009 when I moved into an apartment with a

pigeon nesting on the small balcony off my bedroom. When the mother left the

baby small black mites began to enter my room and the problems began. The first

week my body was covered in tiny red itchy welts. I had a pest company spray my

apartment several times. I kept my clothes in totes with moth balls, washed and

dried my clothes and bedding daily.. drying all clothes before wearing them. I

never wear the same thing twice in a row.

>>

>> Nearly three years and three apartments later I am still experiencing

problems. I get tiny red bumps all over my body, mostly on my chest and legs.

They don't itch terribly, but they look awful. I also experience the crawling

sensation periodically throughout the day.

>>

>> Here are a few things I would love to get feedback on.

>>

>> I am able to sleep throughout the night, this hasn't been an issue for me

since at least a month after it all began in 2009. If I do have problems

sleeping it's because of anxiety rather than feeling like bugs are on me - what

does this mean when so many of you are kept up at night because of the

sensations?

>>

>> I have lived with two different people at the height of my problem, neither

seemed to be affected. Why is that?

>>

>> Why could I see them in the beginning of my infestation, but no longer can

see a thing? This is the part drives me the most crazy. If I can't see them,

how do I effectively treat?

>>

>> I have never felt like I have had internal issues regarding the mites. I

don't cough, have itchy nostrils or ears or eyes. My scalp itches on occasion,

but I've chalked that up to being winter and having a dry scalp in general.

>>

>> I feel relatively calm considering, but to counter that incredibly anxious,

distraught, and hopeless.

>>

>> I worry that just because I can't seen the red welts that I'm being bitten..

although I just don't know. I am inconstant fear that I will spread this to

ones I love.

>>

>> I remember thinking in the summer of 2009, " This is fine, in a few months

it'll be all over, " and now here I am, still in the middle of all it.

>>

>> I am thankful that I've found this community and to see that there are people

who have come out of this alright.

>>

>> ML

>>

>

>

[Guest guest]

Many of the mites are carrying diseases like Lyme disease and/or Bartonella. Just be aware of it... I got the Bart for sure from the mites. I had Lyme pre-existing, but may have gotten exposed to another Lyme exposure too. Many here have gotten these illnesses from the bugs, but not everyone. Most, however.From: "mldashseattle" <mldashseattle@...>bird mites Sent: Tuesday, March 13, 2012 10:48:02 PMSubject: Re: New Member of the club..., are you saying that the mites may have passed something on to me AND I still have them? Or that the symptoms I have may be a result of the mites, but they have moved on?Are there any adverse reactions to the doxycycline and how many mg?ml>> ML,>    We have found that most of us got this due to an underlying condition that already existed such as Lyme. You must consider, too, that the mites may have passed an infection to you. Many finde 3-6 months on doxycyline will kill the infection that sets up. You can order these online from Freedom Pharmacy or Canadian Pharmacy.  Everyone is somewhat different, so listen to everyone who replies and try to match yourself. > Love and light,> >  > > ________________________________> From: mldashseattle <mldashseattle@...>> bird mites > Sent: Tuesday, March 13, 2012 1:49 PM> Subject: New Member of the club...> > > >  > > I've been reading through all these posts for a few days. I'm so glad to have found this forum.> > My problem began in the summer of 2009 when I moved into an apartment with a pigeon nesting on the small balcony off my bedroom. When the mother left the baby small black mites began to enter my room and the problems began. The first week my body was covered in tiny red itchy welts. I had a pest company spray my apartment several times. I kept my clothes in totes with moth balls, washed and dried my clothes and bedding daily.. drying all clothes before wearing them. I never wear the same thing twice in a row.> > Nearly three years and three apartments later I am still experiencing problems. I get tiny red bumps all over my body, mostly on my chest and legs. They don't itch terribly, but they look awful. I also experience the crawling sensation periodically throughout the day.> > Here are a few things I would love to get feedback on. > > I am able to sleep throughout the night, this hasn't been an issue for me since at least a month after it all began in 2009. If I do have problems sleeping it's because of anxiety rather than feeling like bugs are on me - what does this mean when so many of you are kept up at night because of the sensations?> > I have lived with two different people at the height of my problem, neither seemed to be affected. Why is that?> > Why could I see them in the beginning of my infestation, but no longer can see a thing? This is the part drives me the most crazy. If I can't see them, how do I effectively treat?> > I have never felt like I have had internal issues regarding the mites. I don't cough, have itchy nostrils or ears or eyes. My scalp itches on occasion, but I've chalked that up to being winter and having a dry scalp in general.> > I feel relatively calm considering, but to counter that incredibly anxious, distraught, and hopeless. > > I worry that just because I can't seen the red welts that I'm being bitten.. although I just don't know. I am inconstant fear that I will spread this to ones I love.> > I remember thinking in the summer of 2009, "This is fine, in a few months it'll be all over," and now here I am, still in the middle of all it.> > I am thankful that I've found this community and to see that there are people who have come out of this alright.> > ML>------------------------------------

[Guest guest]

I'm saying that the mites gave you something. A bacterial infection known as Wuchereria bancrofti is found in many bugs, spiders, and mites and can be passed to a human. The critters LOVE this stuff and are attracted to you. The Doxycycline kills the bacteria. For me, that's reason enough to take doxy. I take 2 100mg twice every 12 hours. Lyme could be a problem or babesia or bartenelle, etc. Doxy helps there too but for babesia you would want to take Bactrim. Over the nearly two years I've been on this site, I've heard the doxy puts most in a favorable way. Keep in mind that as long as you are carrying the bacteria, mites and, we all have found, whatever will be

attracted. An antifungal has seemed in order for most as well. Can't figure out why I am suddenly typing in bold? Oh well. You need to guess, test, and revise. You eventually find the magic mix:)Love and light,From: mldashseattle <mldashseattle@...> bird mites Sent: Wednesday, March 14, 2012 1:48 AM Subject: Re: New Member of the club...

, are you saying that the mites may have passed something on to me AND I still have them? Or that the symptoms I have may be a result of the mites, but they have moved on?

Are there any adverse reactions to the doxycycline and how many mg?

ml

>

> ML,

>    We have found that most of us got this due to an underlying condition that already existed such as Lyme. You must consider, too, that the mites may have passed an infection to you. Many finde 3-6 months on doxycyline will kill the infection that sets up. You can order these online from Freedom Pharmacy or Canadian Pharmacy.  Everyone is somewhat different, so listen to everyone who replies and try to match yourself.Â

> Love and light,

>

> Â

>

> ________________________________

> From: mldashseattle <mldashseattle@...>

> bird mites

> Sent: Tuesday, March 13, 2012 1:49 PM

> Subject: New Member of the club...

>

>

>

> Â

>

> I've been reading through all these posts for a few days. I'm so glad to have found this forum.

>

> My problem began in the summer of 2009 when I moved into an apartment with a pigeon nesting on the small balcony off my bedroom. When the mother left the baby small black mites began to enter my room and the problems began. The first week my body was covered in tiny red itchy welts. I had a pest company spray my apartment several times. I kept my clothes in totes with moth balls, washed and dried my clothes and bedding daily.. drying all clothes before wearing them. I never wear the same thing twice in a row.

>

> Nearly three years and three apartments later I am still experiencing problems. I get tiny red bumps all over my body, mostly on my chest and legs. They don't itch terribly, but they look awful. I also experience the crawling sensation periodically throughout the day.

>

> Here are a few things I would love to get feedback on.

>

> I am able to sleep throughout the night, this hasn't been an issue for me since at least a month after it all began in 2009. If I do have problems sleeping it's because of anxiety rather than feeling like bugs are on me - what does this mean when so many of you are kept up at night because of the sensations?

>

> I have lived with two different people at the height of my problem, neither seemed to be affected. Why is that?

>

> Why could I see them in the beginning of my infestation, but no longer can see a thing? This is the part drives me the most crazy. If I can't see them, how do I effectively treat?

>

> I have never felt like I have had internal issues regarding the mites. I don't cough, have itchy nostrils or ears or eyes. My scalp itches on occasion, but I've chalked that up to being winter and having a dry scalp in general.

>

> I feel relatively calm considering, but to counter that incredibly anxious, distraught, and hopeless.

>

> I worry that just because I can't seen the red welts that I'm being bitten.. although I just don't know. I am inconstant fear that I will spread this to ones I love.

>

> I remember thinking in the summer of 2009, "This is fine, in a few months it'll be all over," and now here I am, still in the middle of all it.

>

> I am thankful that I've found this community and to see that there are people who have come out of this alright.

>

> ML

>

[Guest guest]

Hi mldashseattle,So many people here acquired birdmites the EXACTLY way you describe. So many others... birds do seem to be the primary carriers, although rodents can carry some of the same mites. I am sorry this didn't all disappear for you after the mite experience, even with all 3 moves. Did your bites turn into lesions? I have the tiny red bumps too. They are still on my underarms mainly (hundreds) and scattered throughout my body. I never had those bumps before this happened to me 4 years ago. Some of the bites had turned into lesions which have since disappeared (were on my abdomen) and I did have several large long lasting red rashes that wrapped around my abdomen and neck. Those are gone now. I am at the stage where this does not keep me up at night, although I still get biting sensations on my feet. I think now much of what I have is a neurological symptom of Lyme and/or co-infections from what was delivered by the mites... bacterias, fungi and parasites. My husband was afflicted by this too with many many bites on his body -- we have remained in our house too. We were not able to move, but I wanted to very badly. It was not possible financially for us to move. I am on disability and my husband is not a high income maker, so there would not have been a way for us. Some that have moved have done really really well. Cecilia and Doris moved, got rid of everything they owned. Doris has absolutely no symptoms remaining and Cecilia, who lives in Sweden, has remaining infection, but not bothered by it terribly. Life goes on for them. Aggi, who lives in Germany, is also doing really well, 99% cured and has gotten on with her life. I know you have heard from some of these individuals already. There can be infection delivered by mites, but not all people get these infections. Some people develop Morgellons - Lyme and body producing fibers (I did). Some mites are transmitting Lyme, some co-infections like Bartonella and who knows what else. All these mites seem to carry something different, maybe a different strain of Borrelia, plus combinations of other co-infections, parasites. If you remain sick has a lot to do with genetics and the detoxification ability of the body, prior exposures to toxins. The body has a genetic ability to detox and some genetically do not have this ability. There is much being revealed about this topic now. Aandraya has talked about how many of the crawling sensations are typical Bartonella... all of these infections affect the brain and central nervous system. Not everyone gets these infections, but most do get something. Is Lyme endemic in your area? I know you live in Seattle and my family lives in northern Oregon... my sister has Lyme in OR. Lyme is everywhere now. I think birds are carrying bartonella and it is being transmitted to mites, or maybe it is the other way around, mites are carrying bartonella and giving it to birds, I don't know which. Birds migrate everywhere... Canada is being hit hard by Lyme disease now according to a Lyme Literate doctor who knows about these things. There is post-traumatic stress from this experience, but the anxiety may be caused by an infection that has passed through the blood, brain barrier. I know many of us have had this affect the brain, myself included... with treatment it gets better. Can you find a Lyme Literate doctor in Washington? I know there are no LLMDs in Oregon, as I've looked for my sister, but there are 3 doctors that are naturopaths who treat and are trained to treat Lyme and coinfections. They can prescribe too... I've talked to one of them personally. Bartonella causes welts... I had those too. They actually appeared like a stretch mark, red then turning white.Here are the names of doctors I am aware of in Oregon and Washington who might be able help you: Lyme Treating DoctorsDr. I Newman, MD, ND, MSOMClassical & Modern MedicineRising Health8301 NE Hazel Dell Ave.Vancouver, WA 98665Phone: (360) 696-3800Fax: (360) 696-0906http://www.drdanielnewman.com/Dr. Stacey Raffety, BSN, LAc, ND (most experience in the Portland area)Tigard Holistic Health Clinic11930 SW Greenburg RoadTigard, Oregon 97223Phone: (503) 639-1712Fax: (971) 249-0319http://www.tigardholistic.com/Dr. Chapman, ND (trained under Drs. Stricker & )1567 SE Tacoma StreetPortland, OR 97202(503) 233-8113http://chapmannd.orghttp://www.sellwoodfamilymedicine.com/Dr. Usha Honeyman, DC, ND, DABCI1368 NW Lincoln Ave., Corvallis, OR 97330phone: (541) 754-6323http://www.ushahoneyman.comI hope you can get some help. Let us know if you need any more help.From: "mldashseattle" <mldashseattle@...>bird mites Sent: Tuesday, March 13, 2012 10:49:13 AMSubject: New Member of the club...I've been reading through all these posts for a few days. I'm so glad to have found this forum.My problem began in the summer of 2009 when I moved into an apartment with a pigeon nesting on the small balcony off my bedroom. When the mother left the baby small black mites began to enter my room and the problems began. The first week my body was covered in tiny red itchy welts. I had a pest company spray my apartment several times. I kept my clothes in totes with moth balls, washed and dried my clothes and bedding daily.. drying all clothes before wearing them. I never wear the same thing twice in a row.Nearly three years and three apartments later I am still experiencing problems. I get tiny red bumps all over my body, mostly on my chest and legs. They don't itch terribly, but they look awful. I also experience the crawling sensation periodically throughout the day.Here are a few things I would love to get feedback on. I am able to sleep throughout the night, this hasn't been an issue for me since at least a month after it all began in 2009. If I do have problems sleeping it's because of anxiety rather than feeling like bugs are on me - what does this mean when so many of you are kept up at night because of the sensations?I have lived with two different people at the height of my problem, neither seemed to be affected. Why is that?Why could I see them in the beginning of my infestation, but no longer can see a thing? This is the part drives me the most crazy. If I can't see them, how do I effectively treat?I have never felt like I have had internal issues regarding the mites. I don't cough, have itchy nostrils or ears or eyes. My scalp itches on occasion, but I've chalked that up to being winter and having a dry scalp in general.I feel relatively calm considering, but to counter that incredibly anxious, distraught, and hopeless. I worry that just because I can't seen the red welts that I'm being bitten.. although I just don't know. I am inconstant fear that I will spread this to ones I love.I remember thinking in the summer of 2009, "This is fine, in a few months it'll be all over," and now here I am, still in the middle of all it.I am thankful that I've found this community and to see that there are people who have come out of this alright.ML------------------------------------