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Parasitic infection in my face!!! Can we help each other?

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michelle1963
michelle1963

I've had recurring parasitical infections for going on six years now and the last two flare ups have been located in my face and around my mouth they have made hooker's and i can see them as if they are peeking out and I'm very sane! My partner has seen them as well as a few friends and my Dr so i know I'm not crazy! i pick them out and ib the beginning they are teeny tiny balls of white and almost to tiny to be seen with the human eye but i know what to look for since I've dealt with them for going on six years and then they differ depending on which stage of development they are in.

Fortunately, being HIV+ my Dr understands about parasites bc of my immune system. The parasites can run rogue in my body, which they definitely do!

The only course of treatment which will last for up to six months I've noticed is a shot of Ivermectin. I go to the Dr tomorrow for a shot but this is the first time I've really cried about these damn things bc they are ruining my face. I have to pick them out of my face bc they hurt and they crawl and I cannot stand the feelings they cause.

I'm looking for support and validation as well and to see if anyone else has this happen and if we could help each other?

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  • tiana15181
    tiana15181 michelle1963

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    my best friend has the same thing....she's been fighting it for over a year and has been thrown in the mental hospital twice... doctors will not listen.. i wish i could be more helpful, but i can only confirm what you're saying.

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