Re: Anyone actually been diagnosed with Trichinellosis

My realization that I was dealing with a parasitic issue came long and slow . I began to get ill over five years ago after travel to the Carribean I do not even remember at this point when I had flu like symptoms but then I began a three year back and forth to the gp for strep throat infections, laryingitis which would last one or two months, swollen lymph nodes, staph infections of the ear ,upset stomach, bloating vomiting daily, constipation, severe headaches, unable to sleep, severe itchy skin dry skin,extreme hunger - I am small and people were always shocked what I could consume in food and not gain any weight.sometimes my body felt like it had things on it moving inside and outside- I thought maybe it was lice or bedbugs as I travelled extensively during this time. It was all the reqular symptoms of a parasite issue but I had no knowledge of parasites. I started to see a pattern in the illnesses and did some research and thought of candida I did a candida diet cleanse for a year got better in some regard short term but then wham worse . Then I found the relationship between parasites and candida and did cleanse after cleanse for a year got far worse health wise and then I sought the help of a ND as I knew I was in big trouble and my gp thought I was crazy. Recently my Nd and I discussed my first visit to him and he said yes you were in pretty rough shape - it was obvious on the first visit He was dealing with an extreme case of a severe systemic parasitic infection as well as fungal and bacterial.He has never had a patient with all my concerns all at once. Honestly I felt dead already at that point and was hoping someone would help me try to save my life. He is a very forward thinking ND taking a whole health approach incorporating all medicine into his practice. In my case there was no question regarding pharma use it was urgent and necessary and still is. My trich is complicated with the fact that the other parasites are also systemic so I do have muscle pain - I thought it was just Arthritis but now I see the pattern of swelling - I can gain and lose three pounds within a 24 hour period without reason. I am always feverish and then cold and then normal and then feverish all day cough and severe head pain major issue with sleeping currently I take liquid melatonin but it is not working very well right now I am awake often and exhausted during the day.My mental sharpness and awareness is affected. spelling verbal has declined in the last few months my vision is slightly worse not much. When people see me they do not see a sick person - I look put together and in great shape physically muscular and lean and many people comment on how good I look love that outfit what is your workout routine you are in such great shape. I dread the situation now as it happens alot and I am uncomfortable sharing my medical issues with complete strangers I feel like an alien in my body and very different from those around me as I can still feel movement within my body at certain times I think it is because of my low fat ratio. I am in Canada and we do have public health care but honestly it sucks as they are limited for funds and limited in their thinking regarding a whole health approach -old school and they do not like a patient working with them asking questions pushing for answers. I chose to seek private care when I saw how flawed the system was for me and have spent alot of cash doing so but it was the only possibility of receiving treatment at that time as I had been labelled difficult and crazy by my gp which is still on file but as testing progresses they are looking at the possibility that they missed something. I remind myself everyday to use my anger in a positive way to get better. I do not waste time trying to convince any doctor of my situation- I just walkout of the appointment. To much time was wasted by myself being unaware and then the doctors were incapable of even being open to the possibility of parasites . I do have an appointment with an internist to discuss a muscle biopsy - I am on the fence re his reaction to my case but will go and try to get one scheduled hope that answers your questions. Good night Tweet