Guest guest Posted August 12, 2010 Report Share Posted August 12, 2010 Hi Have you been tested for pin worms? Jennette Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted August 12, 2010 Report Share Posted August 12, 2010 It sounds like a parasite.Have they checked you and your child for those. They cause all kinds of problems. Blessed be, Ms.Katurah > wrote: >In addition to the fever, shortness of breath, abdominal pain and diarrhea, >I am now experiencing dizziness, aches throughout my whole body, a severe headache that will not subside, itchiness and crawling feelings in my nose and ears, along with irritation of my eyes all of the time, as if something is in my eyes. I also don't eat much but have gained a lot of weight and also my skin has a burning sensation. I also have fatigue all the time. When I get headache, the top of my head gets extremely hot and after I take pain medication it calms down a bit. >My ten-year-old son has also experienced similar symptoms for the past four months-diarrhea, bloated stomach, abdominal cramps and itchiness in his rectal area. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted August 12, 2010 Report Share Posted August 12, 2010 I know that this may sound really crazy dear, but since you were traveling perhaps that has some real sound bearing on all this. Have you asked your doctors to do tests for parasitic infections? Parasites can and infect all organs of the body not just the anus and colon as many believe. Itching of the rectal area is a red flag for parasites as is diarrhea, nausea, cramps, weight gain, bloating. I would see if you can get into an epidemiologist and ask for what ever tests they need to do to make sure your problem is not caused by a parasite. Then I would request a spectrum of tests to test for abnormal bacterial, or viral options. When we travel we present our bodies to a myriad of disorders and diseases when being around total strangers and with the advent of more people traveling the more people get sick and the harder it is to track the cause. Please don't give up ask, ask, and ask some more questions that's the only way your going to find the answer to this situation. Sincerely, Mist Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted August 12, 2010 Report Share Posted August 12, 2010 Hi Jennette, I have done several stool tests but most doctors/labs I went to didn't know how to test for ring worms or parasites. Any idea where I should go and what a good test is for ring worms? Thanks, ---Jennette wrote: > > > Hi > Have you been tested for pin worms? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted August 13, 2010 Report Share Posted August 13, 2010 , do you have pets? if you do, ask your vet if he can test and have your pet tested too, if you have one. I know it sounds silly, but when all else fails.. *Suzi* Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted August 13, 2010 Report Share Posted August 13, 2010 bahrom58 wrote: > Hi Jennette, > I have done several stool tests but most doctors/labs I went to didn't know how to test for ring worms or parasites. Any idea where I should go and what a good test is for ring worms? Ring worm is a skin infection caused by a fungus. If you or your son has it, believe me, you'd know it. http://tinyurl.com/2kyr9k When I was growing up, we all used to get dosed once a year for things like pin worms and round worms. It was no big deal. Tape worms, pin worms, round worms, hooks worms and all their little friends still bounce around in people. I don't understand the " let's pretend they don't exist " attitude that seems so prevalent in our society. Just because we bathe regularly and wear clean clothes doesn't mean we can't have parasites. :-) A family doctor should be able to order the tests for all of the basic worm types and any lab should be able to do the tests. The medications for treatment have been around for a long time. None of it is rocket science. Some parasites can be seen by the naked eye, some with a magnifying glass, and some you need a microscope for. But, if they are there - they are see-able. People who work in labs have eyes, magnifying glasses and microscopes. If they don't know how to find a simple parasite in a piece of poop, then I wonder about their ability to diagnose something more complicated. http://tinyurl.com/383fmdq Lyndi Moderator Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted August 14, 2010 Report Share Posted August 14, 2010 HI! IF you had ring worm you would know. It is like a red, very itchy rash. Thanks Kim wrote: Any idea where I should go and what a good test is for ring worm? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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