Re: Need Help! Something bites at night - itches so bad!

Posted by Answer to Need Help! Something bites at night... on June 13, 2009 at 15:25:54:

In Reply to: Re: Need Help! Something bites at night - itches so bad! posted by Follow up to Need Help! Something bites at night,,,,,,, on June 13, 2009 at 15:22:48:

They are called No See Ums or Biting Midges.
Google it and read the characterics. I have been
having the same problem.

: : : I am so glad I found this forum. For about a year have been getting bites about 95% at night. They start off like small mosquito bites, but after 24 hours turn to large hives that are unbearingly itchy and uncomfortable and last for 4 days.

: : : I have never seen anything! I thought originally bed bugs - ripped up my bed- nothing. Called an exterminator - nothing. Have been to two allergists and dermatologist - they don't hava a clue. Have bee to the emergency room twice - again no clue. Have bought new bed, new bedding, changed apartments, washed all my clothes and put in sealed bags - no luck, still get them. Any ideas????

: : : Usually get bit on arms or torso, never legs, 3-4 bites about once a week. It doesn't seem to feed everyday. Lately have been loading up on mosquito repellant before bed - that has helped, but sometimes get bit on hands, ears, etc that I don't cover. The only things that I found to help with itching are ice and a steroid cream that my dermatologist injects directly in hive.

: : : Does this sound vaugely familar to anyone?? If you know anything that might help me I'll be your personal slave! I am not joking - this is ruining my life. Thanks!

: : Join the yahoo group called birdmitesorg. There you will find a group of people who are suffering from mites. There are different kinds of mites, like scabies mites, sarcoptic mange mites, bird mites, rodent mites.

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: : Also, what will help you at night, is to purchase a twin sized air mattress. You can clean it each night in the shower and use a different light cover each night. Wash your covers in scalding hot water.

: : Also, the Topix Scabies forum is very helpful and has tons of things you can do to rid yourself of scabies mites, etc.

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