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A strange parasite or something else?

At around the same time most nights I get a crawling sensation like lots of tiny bugs are crawling all over my body. I also sometimes get mild stomach pains after eating or when I haven't eaten in a long time. Initially thought I had pinworms, but after taking several tests without finding anything, my doctor says I'm imagining it. I've been struggling with this for a long time, and I've tried all sorts of medications. Nothing I've tried has helped. I've also tried ignoring it, but that does not work either. The only lead I've got is that I've seen tiny white dots move across my phone screen a few times after waking up. Is there any parasite that looks like this, and if so, does it match my symptoms? Could it be something else entirely?

Male | 18 years old
Complaint duration: 1 year+
Medications: -
Conditions: Sleep issues, periodically sore and itchy butt, mild stomach pains.

3 Answers

Need to rule out so called tactile delusion. Also need a full evaluation by a psychiatrist.
Your symptoms could be related to severe anxiety. Patients with anxiety may experience crawling sensation, itching, skin twitches, etc. The mind is very powerful, and to cope with certain emotions, may be interpreting things physically. Have you tried taking a benadryl at night to sleep? Sometimes that helps reduce skin reactions or you may consult with a psychiatrist in person and start buspirone.
Since medical has ruled out anything physically wrong with you, take a peek at these links for some insight into your concern:
https://www.dpt.nhs.uk/i-need-help-with/i-think-i-am-seeing-things-other-people-dont-see#:~:text=A%20hallucination%20involves%20seeing%2C%20hearing,things%20including%20alcohol%20or%20drugs.
or
https://www.healthline.com/health/hallucinations
or
https://medium.com/@Empsy/do-you-hallucinate-18f4797389d4
or
https://www.charlesbonnetsyndrome.org/index.php/12-latest-news/103-seeing-things-that-are-not-really-there-one-of-your-medications-may-be-the-culprit