Guest guest Posted December 30, 2007 Report Share Posted December 30, 2007 FL- Thanks for doing the research and for sharing your experiences. I didn't know you've been battling this thing for so long. I wanted to ask your input on the following since you are so knowledgable about medicine: Do you think taking antihistamines is counterproductive for the mite problem? Last week, the Vet presc. Hydroxyzine for my dog to help relive the itching, in addition to other meds. I'm not sure I want to give him the antihistamine as it may " turn off " his autoinmune system against the mites. I've given him a couple of doses and it makes him real sleepy. Does that make any sense? Thanks- MM --- bird mites , " fritolay66 " <fritolay66@...> wrote: > > I just recently came across a gold mine of a site dedicated to > parasites. It has anatomy, life cycles, descriptions, and more. Hope > everyone can find it useful. > > http://parasitology.informatik.uni-wuerzburg.de/login/frame.php > > Psoroptic mange is a serious disease in cattle and sheep, less so in > horse and goats. The causative mites are species of Psoroptes and are > host specific. Mites penetrate the epidermis to suck body fluids, and > cause a local reaction with formation of vesicles. The exudate from the > vesicles coagulates and dries on the skin surface, resulting in the > formation of a crust or scab of varying thickness. The mites move to > the edge of the scab, and the lesion increases in size. There is marked > pruritus, and scratching results in alopecia, erosions and > lichenification. Lesions usually begin in areas thickly covered by hair > or wool. > > This describes my lesions on my lower arms and etc. Some of them > enlarged to a size of more than 7 cm long and 5cm wide at the worst of > all this. > Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted December 30, 2007 Report Share Posted December 30, 2007 MM- I can tell you why I refused myself to take hydroxyzine and why I stopped taking Allegra-D and Clariton. Hydroxyzine has other off-label uses, one being a mild anti-depressant which is what is probably making your dog sleepy. Allegra and Clariton. I do believe it was my taking these that did not initiate the tell tale rash and itching. In the beginning, I did not itch. Never had a rash until June. Since I stopped taking in October, I have had two rashes. The last one being about a month and a half ago. I really believe had I of not been on allergy medication, I would not of been misdiagnosed, I would of presented with classic symptoms, and would of atleast of been on the mite track a long time ago. Granted, I probably would have been misdiagnosed with scabies, but still on the mite track. What you have said is right on track in my own personal observations and makes perfect sense. I think I have answered all your questions... I wish I had some suggestions for pets, but I am pet illiterate at the moment. Are you using revolution? Many swear by its use on pets(Mite Killer). DeadFleez.com. It is a bi-weekly mite fighter in dogs and cats. Unavailable in US ? but accessible in Australia. No wait, I think you need a prescription in the US, call your vet to find out. I feel just as bad for the pets as the people. Hope this helps. manymites <manymts@...> wrote: FL- Thanks for doing the research and for sharing your experiences. Ididn't know you've been battling this thing for so long.I wanted to ask your input on the following since you are soknowledgable about medicine:Do you think taking antihistamines is counterproductive for the miteproblem? Last week, the Vet presc. Hydroxyzine for my dog to help relivethe itching, in addition to other meds. I'm not sure I want to give himthe antihistamine as it may "turn off" his autoinmune system against themites. I've given him a couple of doses and it makes him real sleepy.Does that make any sense?Thanks- MM--- bird mites , "fritolay66" <fritolay66@...> wrote:>> I just recently came across a gold mine of a site dedicated to> parasites. It has anatomy, life cycles, descriptions, and more. Hope> everyone can find it useful.>> http://parasitology.informatik.uni-wuerzburg.de/login/frame.php>> Psoroptic mange is a serious disease in cattle and sheep, less so in> horse and goats. The causative mites are species of Psoroptes and are> host specific. Mites penetrate the epidermis to suck body fluids, and> cause a local reaction with formation of vesicles. The exudate fromthe> vesicles coagulates and dries on the skin surface, resulting in the> formation of a crust or scab of varying thickness. The mites move to> the edge of the scab, and the lesion increases in size. There ismarked> pruritus, and scratching results in alopecia, erosions and> lichenification. Lesions usually begin in areas thickly covered byhair> or wool.>> This describes my lesions on my lower arms and etc. Some of them> enlarged to a size of more than 7 cm long and 5cm wide at the worst of> all this.> Never miss a thing. Make your homepage. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted December 30, 2007 Report Share Posted December 30, 2007 Eissh, its late but I forgot to tell you. It would seem that I am fighting these things better than when I was on antihistamines. It has been a different experience since I stopped taking them. I actually feel like I am making progress, it has made it incredibly easier to find them on me, identify skin manifestations, etc. Ok, I'm whipped. Gotta work in am. Best wishes to you all, Good Night.fritolay66 <fritolay66@...> wrote: MM- I can tell you why I refused myself to take hydroxyzine and why I stopped taking Allegra-D and Clariton. Hydroxyzine has other off-label uses, one being a mild anti-depressant which is what is probably making your dog sleepy. Allegra and Clariton. I do believe it was my taking these that did not initiate the tell tale rash and itching. In the beginning, I did not itch. Never had a rash until June. Since I stopped taking in October, I have had two rashes. The last one being about a month and a half ago. I really believe had I of not been on allergy medication, I would not of been misdiagnosed, I would of presented with classic symptoms, and would of atleast of been on the mite track a long time ago. Granted, I probably would have been misdiagnosed with scabies, but still on the mite track. What you have said is right on track in my own personal observations and makes perfect sense. I think I have answered all your questions... I wish I had some suggestions for pets, but I am pet illiterate at the moment. Are you using revolution? Many swear by its use on pets(Mite Killer). DeadFleez.com. It is a bi-weekly mite fighter in dogs and cats. Unavailable in US ? but accessible in Australia. No wait, I think you need a prescription in the US, call your vet to find out. I feel just as bad for the pets as the people. Hope this helps. manymites <manymtsgmail> wrote: FL- Thanks for doing the research and for sharing your experiences. Ididn't know you've been battling this thing for so long.I wanted to ask your input on the following since you are soknowledgable about medicine:Do you think taking antihistamines is counterproductive for the miteproblem? Last week, the Vet presc. Hydroxyzine for my dog to help relivethe itching, in addition to other meds. I'm not sure I want to give himthe antihistamine as it may "turn off" his autoinmune system against themites. I've given him a couple of doses and it makes him real sleepy.Does that make any sense?Thanks- MM--- bird mites , "fritolay66" <fritolay66@...> wrote:>> I just recently came across a gold mine of a site dedicated to> parasites. It has anatomy, life cycles, descriptions, and more. Hope> everyone can find it useful.>> http://parasitology.informatik.uni-wuerzburg.de/login/frame.php>> Psoroptic mange is a serious disease in cattle and sheep, less so in> horse and goats. The causative mites are species of Psoroptes and are> host specific. Mites penetrate the epidermis to suck body fluids, and> cause a local reaction with formation of vesicles. The exudate fromthe> vesicles coagulates and dries on the skin surface, resulting in the> formation of a crust or scab of varying thickness. The mites move to> the edge of the scab, and the lesion increases in size. There ismarked> pruritus, and scratching results in alopecia, erosions and> lichenification. Lesions usually begin in areas thickly covered byhair> or wool.>> This describes my lesions on my lower arms and etc. Some of them> enlarged to a size of more than 7 cm long and 5cm wide at the worst of> all this.> Never miss a thing. Make your homepage. Looking for last minute shopping deals? Find them fast with Search. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted December 30, 2007 Report Share Posted December 30, 2007 Someone old me they have enzymes at healthfood stores for dogs and cats. Something pet owners may want to look in to... Also, keep up the great work FL! Your posts just get better and more informative every time. som > > > > I just recently came across a gold mine of a site dedicated to > > parasites. It has anatomy, life cycles, descriptions, and more. Hope > > everyone can find it useful. > > > > http://parasitology.informatik.uni-wuerzburg.de/login/frame.php > > > > Psoroptic mange is a serious disease in cattle and sheep, less so in > > horse and goats. The causative mites are species of Psoroptes and are > > host specific. Mites penetrate the epidermis to suck body fluids, and > > cause a local reaction with formation of vesicles. The exudate from > the > > vesicles coagulates and dries on the skin surface, resulting in the > > formation of a crust or scab of varying thickness. The mites move to > > the edge of the scab, and the lesion increases in size. There is > marked > > pruritus, and scratching results in alopecia, erosions and > > lichenification. Lesions usually begin in areas thickly covered by > hair > > or wool. > > > > This describes my lesions on my lower arms and etc. Some of them > > enlarged to a size of more than 7 cm long and 5cm wide at the worst of > > all this. > > > > > > > > > --------------------------------- > Never miss a thing. Make your homepage. > Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted December 30, 2007 Report Share Posted December 30, 2007 Enzymes.....I like it. I will check it out. Thanks for your help. Do you have pets as well? I don't think I will have other pets in the future. SOM, you do good work too. Please tell me what Dr. Staninger says. Theres more I would like to ask concerning the samples that have been burned and the properties they have displayed. Also the red gel and the strands resembling cotton in blue, black and red. And flouescense qualities. Has anyone ever heard of diatomes? Do they think this could be related to Morgellon's? sikofmites <sikofmites@...> wrote: Someone old me they have enzymes at healthfood stores for dogs and cats. Something pet owners may want to look in to...Also, keep up the great work FL! Your posts just get better and more informative every time.som> >> > I just recently came across a gold mine of a site dedicated to> > parasites. It has anatomy, life cycles, descriptions, and more. Hope> > everyone can find it useful.> >> > http://parasitology.informatik.uni-wuerzburg.de/login/frame.php> >> > Psoroptic mange is a serious disease in cattle and sheep, less so in> > horse and goats. The causative mites are species of Psoroptes and are> > host specific. Mites penetrate the epidermis to suck body fluids, and> > cause a local reaction with formation of vesicles. The exudate from> the> > vesicles coagulates and dries on the skin surface, resulting in the> > formation of a crust or scab of varying thickness. The mites move to> > the edge of the scab, and the lesion increases in size. There is> marked> > pruritus, and scratching results in alopecia, erosions and> > lichenification. Lesions usually begin in areas thickly covered by> hair> > or wool.> >> > This describes my lesions on my lower arms and etc. Some of them> > enlarged to a size of more than 7 cm long and 5cm wide at the worst of> > all this.> >> > > > > > > ---------------------------------> Never miss a thing. Make your homepage.> Never miss a thing. Make your homepage. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted December 31, 2007 Report Share Posted December 31, 2007 fritolay66- Get some sleep. I saw you post after me last night which was after 1 AM. EST. I never sleep either. :-) I'm sorry I don't have anything to enlighten anyone today only encouragement. Keep up the fight all. We have gained a lot of knowledge this year. Tomorrow we can start our fight all over again in the new year but we get to keep our knowledge we aquired this year. Take time to imagine life free of mites. It is possible to go back to a " normal " life. All of your work of cleaning, treating, reading and asking for help from all possible sources. will pay off. God bless you all. > > > > > > I just recently came across a gold mine of a site dedicated to > > > parasites. It has anatomy, life cycles, descriptions, and more. > Hope > > > everyone can find it useful. > > > > > > http://parasitology.informatik.uni-wuerzburg.de/login/frame.php > > > > > > Psoroptic mange is a serious disease in cattle and sheep, less so > in > > > horse and goats. The causative mites are species of Psoroptes and > are > > > host specific. Mites penetrate the epidermis to suck body fluids, > and > > > cause a local reaction with formation of vesicles. The exudate > from > > the > > > vesicles coagulates and dries on the skin surface, resulting in > the > > > formation of a crust or scab of varying thickness. The mites move > to > > > the edge of the scab, and the lesion increases in size. There is > > marked > > > pruritus, and scratching results in alopecia, erosions and > > > lichenification. Lesions usually begin in areas thickly covered by > > hair > > > or wool. > > > > > > This describes my lesions on my lower arms and etc. Some of them > > > enlarged to a size of more than 7 cm long and 5cm wide at the > worst of > > > all this. > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > --------------------------------- > > Never miss a thing. Make your homepage. > > > > > > > > > --------------------------------- > Never miss a thing. Make your homepage. > Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted December 31, 2007 Report Share Posted December 31, 2007 I did try to heat treat my car again a few days ago. What happened? lol.... I burned a nice size hole in the top of the driver's seat where the heat was going inside the car from the back window, I guess the duct was pointing toward the front seat and too close. I did keep some windows open during that heat treating, so that the heater would not shut off. After that, I packed everything up and put it all away. Someone told me that they heat treated their car with a 35,000 btu heater and it reached 200 in there, I think. And they aren't feeling bites in the car right now. I am afraid of my heater, to be frank. May try the house again in the future, but not right now. My car is looking more and more ghetto as time goes on. Right now, I have sulfur dust all over the front driver's side. Happy New Year everyone. Mel castiar <castiar@...> wrote: fritolay66- Get some sleep. I saw you post after me last night which was after 1 AM. EST. I never sleep either. :-) I'm sorry I don't have anything to enlighten anyone today only encouragement. Keep up the fight all. We have gained a lot of knowledge this year. Tomorrow we can start our fight all over again in the new year but we get to keep our knowledge we aquired this year. Take time to imagine life free of mites. It is possible to go back to a "normal" life. All of your work of cleaning, treating, reading and asking for help from all possible sources. will pay off. God bless you all. > > > > > > I just recently came across a gold mine of a site dedicated to > > > parasites. It has anatomy, life cycles, descriptions, and more. > Hope > > > everyone can find it useful. > > > > > > http://parasitology.informatik.uni-wuerzburg.de/login/frame.php > > > > > > Psoroptic mange is a serious disease in cattle and sheep, less so > in > > > horse and goats. The causative mites are species of Psoroptes and > are > > > host specific. Mites penetrate the epidermis to suck body fluids, > and > > > cause a local reaction with formation of vesicles. The exudate > from > > the > > > vesicles coagulates and dries on the skin surface, resulting in > the > > > formation of a crust or scab of varying thickness. The mites move > to > > > the edge of the scab, and the lesion increases in size. There is > > marked > > > pruritus, and scratching results in alopecia, erosions and > > > lichenification. Lesions usually begin in areas thickly covered by > > hair > > > or wool. > > > > > > This describes my lesions on my lower arms and etc. Some of them > > > enlarged to a size of more than 7 cm long and 5cm wide at the > worst of > > > all this. > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > --------------------------------- > > Never miss a thing. Make your homepage. > > > > > > > > > --------------------------------- > Never miss a thing. Make your homepage. > Be a better friend, newshound, and know-it-all with Mobile. Try it now. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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