Feeling of something crawling on me at home
When I’m sitting on the lounge, laying in bed or sitting on my office chair, I can feel something crawling on my skin. But can’t see anything. Sometimes I also get itchy.
It never happens to my wife or anyone else that comes over. It also never happens outside my home.
I went to a specialist last year and he wasn’t able to do anything, he had no idea. As soon as he established that I wasn’t coughing, sneezing, watery eyes etc, he seemed to lose all interest. He did suggest moisturiser, but it’s not really feasible to smear that all over my body, including up my nose and in my eyes or ears!!!
Our house is not particularly messy/dirty, we have no children or pets and kept the place clean to a good standard.
We’ve also tried an air purifier.
I’d really appreciate some help. Perhaps someone has experienced something similar and can point me in the right direction. As you can imagine, it’s not much fun watching tv or lying in bed and having the feeling of bugs crawling all over you.
I totally get how frustrating that must be for you. I have a bit of experience with dealing with irritating skin sensations myself because I have allergies. My allergies often cause itching and a feeling like something is crawling on my skin, especially when I’m exposed to certain triggers. For me, it’s a combination of dust mites and certain fabrics that set it off. I take a medication called cetirizine(this one Zyrtec https://topsup24.com/buy-zyrtec-usa.html ), which helps to manage the symptoms quite a bit.
Given what you’ve described, it sounds like your issue might also be related to an allergic reaction, even if it’s not the typical sneezing and watery eyes. Here are a few suggestions that might help:
Consider Environmental Allergies: Even though your home is clean, allergens like dust mites or mold can still be present. Dust mites thrive in bedding, carpets, and upholstered furniture. You might want to try using allergen-proof covers on your mattress and pillows, and make sure to wash your bedding in hot water weekly.
Check for Skin Irritants: Sometimes, the materials in your furniture or the laundry detergent you use can cause skin irritation. Try switching to hypoallergenic products if you haven’t already.
Humidity Levels: Low humidity can dry out your skin, making it more prone to itching. Using a humidifier, especially in your bedroom, might help.
Water Temperature: Since you mentioned getting itchy after showering, try using lukewarm water instead of hot, as hot water can strip your skin of natural oils and exacerbate dryness and itching.
Consider a Dermatologist: If you haven’t already, seeing a dermatologist might give you more insight. They can test for contact dermatitis or other skin conditions that might not have been considered.
Psychological Factors: Sometimes, persistent sensations like these can be a form of psychogenic itch, which can be related to stress or anxiety. If you’re under a lot of stress, addressing that might help reduce the symptoms.
I hope some of these suggestions help you find relief. It’s definitely worth continuing to seek medical advice until you get to the bottom of it.Thank you for your extensive response
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There are a few a things that I have previously considered, but plenty of things that I haven't thought of before. Definitely gives me a lot to think about.
Hi,
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I am sorry you are experiencing these sensations. It sounds like you and your wife have done all you can to get to the bottom of what's going on and to minimize any environmental factors that may be causing the sensations. I would consider talking to your doctor and explaining that it's a sensation, not necessarily an allergic response. So, a topical cream or ointment may not help in this situation.
Are you experiencing any other unusual symptoms that you can't explain?
Best, Erin, Allergies.net Team Member.Hi
- thanks for getting back to me.
That is an interesting perspective, that you are using the word “sensation”. I need to approach this from a different angle and this gives me something new to explore.
But do you have a view as to why it only happens in my house? Surely if it was just a sensation, it would occur anywhere. But it never happens say, at the office, on the train, in a hotel or at my mum’s place.
The only other unusual symptoms I can think of, sometimes when I dry myself after a shower, I get really itchy for 10-15 minutes. Ive found it particularly bad if I have 2nd shower on the same day. Not sure if that is related to this same problem or not.
Thanks
Troy, I wish I had some brilliant answer as to why this occurs only in your house, but I don't. I have to admit -- your situation has me pretty stumped. And, the shower angle just muddies the waters even more! Do you have a shower filter? Are you on city water or a well? Are you using very hot water?
I am a little miffed that the specialist just summarily dismissed your issues, as something is obviously going on.
Also, I use the word 'sensation' a bit interchangeably with other words, but I in no way meant to imply that what you are feeling isn't real or all in your head or something like that. I asked about sensations because sometimes, they can be linked to nerve issues, but that doesn't sound like what you are dealing with.
And, again, I wish I could offer you some great suggestions, but I just don't have any.
Best, Erin, Allergies.net Team Member.
