Okay, this kind of disturbing, but I have some questions about parasites! Please help!?

Question

OK, first of all, how does one get tested for parasites, and how long can they live inside your body? I realized after reading a book about candida (yeast overgrowth) that included a section on parasites, that I may have had them, or possibly still have them. I have just been so unhealthy for the last 10 years I can't stand it anymore! I'm always tired, depressed, ache a lot and just don't have the energy I need to take care of my family. I don't think it's all related to parasites, but a part of it could be. I went to Brazil in 1993 and remember that during my trip I had HORRIBLE stomach problems, as well as after the trip back home. I can't remember when they ever ended. No one told me back then (I was 23) not to brush my teeth with the tap water! I also swam for several days in a hot spring down there. Could I still have them? Could the symptoms I have be related to that, or would they be more severe? I just want to feel normal and have energy to take care of my family!

Answer 1

Well, anything is possible, but you have a lot of vague symptoms for what sounds like a long time.  It is extremely unlikely you still have parasites from a trip to Brazil in 1993 and didn't know about it before now.

Parasites can be things like amoebas, protozoans up to larger things like tapeworms, bot fly larvae etc.    Most commonly acquired parasites reside in the GI tract and cause loose bowels, bloody diarrhea, weight loss...things like that.  There are very basic tests of the stool that can look for the parasites themselves, or their eggs or larvae.  I've seen several people who were diagnosed by Naturopaths with parasites by the silly technique of muscle testing...they of course had no such problem.  

FYI.....the book that started you on this paranoid path was about Candida overgrowth.   FYI, Candida overgrowth is a myth that is promulgated by Alties, especially Naturopaths.    They prefer to have a nice catchall diagnosis that "explains" everything.  There quite simply is no such thing.  Which is not to say that you can't get Candidal vaginal infections, or skin infections.(esp common in diabetics and the obese)  They are pretty common and easy to treat.   But the total body Candida overgrowth is nonsense.  (Yes, people who have immune problems such as AIDS can get nasty fungal infection through their bodies, but they get very very sick and often die in short order.)

You have probably got a bit paranoid from the false information you get from reading some of the Alties "health" advice.   See a doctor, get some proper tests even including tests to rule out parasites if you want.   You are much more likely to have something more prosaic like hypothyroidism, anemia or diabetes.  From your description, you may well be suffering from depression as well.

Answer 2

There can be many things that can cause this.  Some alternative people try to say everybody has parasites (depending on what they are selling) so be wary.

The only real way to test for parasites is to see them or get a blood test.

But seeing a good chiropractor can definitely help you with your fatigue and even with your bowel complaints.

Get a name from the blue cross/shield or kaiser list near you - not the yellow pages ads.

Answer 3

it may be related to ur immune system. u may try to see a chiropractor, who may help u through acupressure techniques.

in the meanwhile,please, try to press ur palms with ur thumb with sufficient pressure and report, as to which part[s] is/are painful. to locate affected organ[s].

all the best to u. please, simply don't worry. alternative medicine in general and acupressure in particular has remedy for ur problems, how chronic they may  may be.

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Answer 4

from health food store get a product that contains clove,

black walnut . other ingredients may be included but these are the two "must haves"

candida is a real problem, especially for those who have had multiple courses of antibiotic treatment. probiotics are destroyed as well as bacteria for which the med was prescribed.

Answer 5

I know of one thing that'll remove most internal parasites, and it's a bit strange but it works on both animals and humans.  It's called diatomaceous earth, food grade.  We use it on our pets and on ourselves, as well as in our vegetable garden  to rid it of insects.  Here's a Link to a web site that will explain it to you, in depth: http://wolfcreekranch.net/diatomaceous_e...

So PLEASE, read it.   I couldn't believe it when I read about it, but then I decided to give it a try and believe me, it works!  If your problem really is internal parasites, there's an excellent chance this will rid your body of them.

Here's a Link to a section of that Wolf Creek site that'll get right to your area of interest:

http://wolfcreekranch1.tripod.com/defaq....

Bob

Answer 6

get a blood test. you can get tested for parasites if you are really scared about that. but it will also test for other things. being tired moody and achy are some symptoms of my disease and i found out i had it through a blood test.