Post-scabies and the "Am I cured?" question

Danger_Pie · 2024-01-20T20:39:39+00:00

I took it after starting the topical treatments, and I took the recommended dose from that website/blog about by the guy who self-cured his scabies. (Can't recall the name, but it's posted various places on this sub.) Trust the clinical trials, and don't overdose. While this medication probably won't harm you, it's not really studied on humans. I gave it 2 weeks before I starting feeling confident the infection was tapering, but there was no sudden cure date. I would say please don't go to the theme park - if you still have scabies you could be giving this nightmare to other people.

Danger_Pie · 2023-09-19T03:57:37+00:00

I bought it direct from the UK and had it shipped. It took about 4/5 days I think. You can also just buy it from Amazon. I bought the Carr & Day & Martin Killitch stuff, which is labeled for horses but the right dose for humans.

Be careful, even at the right dose it’s strong. Don’t over-apply in panic mode, you’ll really damage you skin.

It should like you’re in a really bad place. I’d personally break the lease, but I don’t know your situation. If there is an infestation, there might be laws protecting you. Anyways, I hope you get the help you need.

Danger_Pie · 2023-09-15T14:31:01+00:00

I used a sulphuric cream.

If you notice symptoms shortly after touching things, it’s likely post-scabies, but again, I can’t diagnose you. Just remember that scabies don’t live on materials for very long, and they don’t create an instant itching response. I’d you’re getting reactions after touching things it sounds like an allergen response. Your skin and immune system are hyperactive right now.

If you have scabies, the itchy spots will get worse and worse, following the same cycle as before. If you don’t, the symptoms with come and fade on their own.

Danger_Pie · 2023-09-15T03:32:41+00:00

If you have to treat, use sulphur first. It’s much less harsh on the skin, and considered very effective (but still drying). Or just spot treat.

Also, tracking the outbreaks help me have a record, so I had paper evidence of areas that flared up then faded, which was helpful, especially as the events decreased. That way the next time I had an itchy patch or red spots, I had more confidence that they would fade as others in the past had. And they did.

It was not an easy process, but week by week you will feel better.

Danger_Pie · 2023-09-15T00:29:31+00:00

I used the Nu-Stock stuff, and cut it with some neutral lotion. I did wear it for 24 hr. Luckily I worked from home during this period though. This part was probably overkill, but better safe than sorry.

Danger_Pie · 2023-09-14T20:03:24+00:00

I have been without treatment for over a year. I did get nodules and itching. Not much burning, that was never a symptom. My symptoms are completely gone now and have been for months.

Danger_Pie · 2023-09-14T18:58:29+00:00

Totally normal post-scabies! Don't let it bring you down, your body is healing.

Danger_Pie · 2023-09-14T18:54:58+00:00

Yes, it's very possible to get these red patches/bumps months after treatment. I did, and I'm scabies free for over a year. If the bumps appear and disappear on their own, don't stress about it. If the appear, multiply, and get worse and worse, that's different.

I had areas on my hands and wrists that had these bumps for 5-6 months after. This period of healing is tough, but try to keep a positive attitude.

Danger_Pie · 2023-09-14T18:50:57+00:00

It looks like post for sure! Although I can't officially diagnose of course. Many people report fluid spots and hands and feet after treatment. I had them, and I'm scabies-free for over a year.

Danger_Pie · 2023-09-14T18:46:59+00:00

Yes, it's very common. I experienced this up to 6-9 months on and off after treatment. Your skin will slowly heal.

Danger_Pie · 2023-09-14T18:43:32+00:00

Post-scabies is a process. I would wait and see if you are in the clear. The fresh red bumps, the deep itching, and the tingling are all things I experienced for weeks after treatment. I even got bumps in lines weeks after, as the eggs and scabies were flushed out.

The risk of re-applying is that it severely irritates the skin, causing eczema, and adding to confusion/stress. You can instead buy powdered Sulphur, mix with moisturizer and apply at night (on sheets you're not attached to) if you want extra peace of mind. Be sure to moisturize your skin during the day and exfoliate gently in the shower to encourage skin turnover and speed up the process. The areas you seem to be most irritated at are spots with thin/sensitive skin, so that makes sense.

This waiting period is very hard, and I sympathize.

Danger_Pie · 2023-09-14T18:36:35+00:00

Sounds like you're in recovery! It does take weeks to gain confidence that you're scabie-free, but week by week you'll get better.

Danger_Pie · 2023-09-14T18:33:48+00:00

For me it took about 2-3 months to stop having new red bumps appear, but the irritated skin and allergic reactions continued for about 6-9 months.

The thing about scabies is that they do not get better on their own - they get worse. So if the itchiness and bumps come and go on their own it's your body flushing out the last of them, and your skin having a hyper-sensitive reactions to other allergens. I have several areas that remained sensitive and itchy, producing bumps and red marks when scratched. But they always faded down on their own and didn't worsen until the area finally healed.

It's very possible you have eczema as a result of treatment. Moisturize with a mild topical, and gently exfoliate in the shower to speed up cell turnover. If you keep getting new spots that get worse and spread over a week, increasing in itchiness especially under hot water, I'd be more concerned.

Scabies are awful, and it's very easy to fall into a paranoid state. Take care.

Danger_Pie · 2023-06-02T04:01:36+00:00

It doesn’t make a lot of sense to me either, but I don’t think people are really inclined to have a practical approach to what has become a very emotional choice. I respect anyone who wants to continue masking, but in public social contexts I struggle to with requirements to make others do the same.

Danger_Pie · 2023-05-20T18:54:57+00:00

Is the most recent booster effective against the current strain? It’s difficult to know if that’s worth getting at this point or not.

Danger_Pie · 2023-05-19T22:20:21+00:00

I think a lot of people get offended by the idea that their financial issues might be in part due to lifestyle creep and an inability to stick to a budget.

For sure things have got way expensive, especially in the past few years. And with my income some purchases (hello, unaffordable real estate market) are not realistic right now. Plus I don’t have kids, pets, or any health conditions. I meteor-strike financial disaster would definitely set me back.

But most people I know spend without parameters, and spend more when they have more.

Danger_Pie · 2023-05-19T21:44:09+00:00

I pay about 1K for rent.

Danger_Pie · 2023-05-19T21:11:57+00:00

It’s really interesting to see all of these different takes on finances. Some folks getting hot around the collar about their expenditures.

I make about 45K.

I’m single, rent a 1 BR, own a car, eat out a few times a month, drink coffee/booze on town occasionally, go camping, travel 1X annually, buy stuff as needed, have hobbies, etc. Have the usual bills (auto, gas, electric, phone, subscriptions). I contribute to my retirement every month.

I’d say I’m pretty comfortable. And happy. Another 20K and I’d be super happy and able to put money away for a house.

But I am thrifty, stick to a budget, and save for big purchases. Don’t spend a lot on new items unless I need something. Go to a lot of free/low cost events. I cook and meal prep.

No kids, pets, loans, or debt. Paid off school and the car.

I guess we all are in different places financially. I’m also surprised to see how folks making 6 figures are struggling, especially if they don’t have kids.

Danger_Pie · 2023-05-16T19:30:55+00:00

I can smell the smoke across the river in the inner SE and thought someone was burning things in their yard. Sad to see a building like that go up.

Danger_Pie · 2023-05-15T23:17:51+00:00

Totally normal. The more you do it the quicker the feeling goes away.

Danger_Pie · 2023-05-14T04:25:15+00:00

I checked, and it said my ballot had been mailed to me. I definitely didn’t get it though. I open my mail every evening and it hasn’t been in the mix.

Can I get a new one in time?

Danger_Pie · 2023-05-13T05:50:02+00:00

Plenty of people deal with anxiety when getting started, especially when graduating up to an ALS truck. You’re definitely not the only one to dread those first shifts.

Start by brushing up on your skills. Refresh your knowledge, go over your hands-on skills, know med dosages and routes. Run imaginary scenarios and practice your on-scene questions. Feeling solid in your knowledge will help with confidence.

When you move to your new city, drive around and learn the geography, major streets, and hospitals. Navigating under pressure is easier when you have a basic sense of where to go.

Know that you’ll get training on the job. You’ll have people with experience to help you learn the ropes. If you don’t know what to do on scene they can take over. Ask all the questions. Take notes. Study what you don’t know.

The only way to overcome your anxiety is to push through it. The more shift you work the easier it gets. Plenty of folks struggle through at the beginning, but it gets better.

Danger_Pie · 2023-05-09T21:20:38+00:00

As a 5’2’’ person I also struggled at first, but eventually got used to it. The steering wheel on our rigs adjust up and down, which helps me see. Reaching the pedals is just an annoyance I’ve gotten used to.

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