Dust mite allergy help needed

Has anyone here dealt with dust mite allergies before? How did you manage it, and were you able to get past it entirely?
What kind of treatment is usually recommended?
I've been struggling with dust mite allergies for quite some time now; whenever I'm around them, the sneezing starts. I'm 15 years old.

Has anyone here dealt with dust mite allergies? How did you manage it, and did you actually get over it?
What kind of treatment worked, and what does the process look like?
I've been struggling with a dust mite allergy for quite some time now, and I start sneezing the moment they're around. I'm 15.

Brenda Alvarez12 said:Has anyone here actually dealt with dust mite allergies? How did you handle it? Did you ever fully get over it?
What kind of method works, and what does the actual process look like?
I've been struggling with this allergy for quite a while now, and whenever those little pests are around, my sneezing just won't stop. I'm 15.

I’m right there with you, dealing with dust mite allergies myself, and I actually went to see an allergist over at the Mayo Clinic recently. They ran a skin prick test and checked my total IgE levels through blood work, which basically confirmed that both house dust mites and grass are my main triggers. Because of that, my doctor suggested desensitization therapy, though I haven't actually started the treatment yet.
From what I understand, the schedule is pretty specific: for the first two or three weeks, you're getting shots twice a week, then for the following two or three weeks, it drops down to once a week, after which you move to twice a month, and eventually, it's just once a month.
Honestly, your best bet is to just head straight to an allergist so they can figure out the exact right treatment plan for your specific situation.

Justin Thomas11 said:I'm allergic to dust mites too. Went to see an allergist at the Mayo Clinic, did skin tests and blood work for total IgE. Turns out I'm positive for both dust mites and grass. My doctor suggested desensitization therapy, though I haven't started it yet.
It works like this: for the first 2 or 3 weeks, you get shots twice a week. Then for the next 2 or 3 weeks, it's once a week. After that, it's twice a month, and eventually just once a month.
Best bet is to see an allergist so they can find the right treatment for you.

Desensitization has about a 70% success rate. You have to stick to it consistently for a long time—at least a year—which is a massive pain. Plus, my doctor warned me about risks like developing arrhythmias or asthma... she told me this after I dealt with ragweed allergies. Not that it's the same as dust mites, since those bastards are around you 365 days a year.

I actually cleared my allergies with Reiki. Don't ask me how or why, but it worked. It's funny because some doctors claim it's just "powerful autosuggestion," but that's nonsense. Autosuggestion has its limits; it can't cure an allergy.

PS: Reiki isn't a 100% guarantee either... but at least it’s cheaper than desensitization... and way less of a hassle!

Later!

Brenda Alvarez12 said:Has anyone actually dealt with dust mite allergies? How did you handle it? Is there even a cure?
Which method works best, and what does the process look like?
I've been dealing with this allergy for ages, and the second they show up, I start sneezing uncontrollably. I'm 15.

Look, regardless of whatever treatment you try, you have to be washing your bedding constantly.

If mine sits for even 3 or 4 days, I can already feel it acting up, so I’m basically on a non-stop cycle of washing and drying everything.😁

I'm taking some pills.

I deal with allergies too—dust, mites, rabbits, even carrots to an extent. Dust is my absolute nemesis, but I just take an antihistamine whenever I need it, like Claritin or Allegra (I think they’re basically the same thing). There’s also Letizen, which is a bit gentler.
I've never had any allergy shots. Most of my allergies actually cleared up by about 80% once I hit my teens.
It doesn't occur to me to pop pills every single day; I just manage it as needed.
During the summer, when I'm out swimming, everything feels perfect.
You might want to try something like Ocean Spray nasal spray—it's just purified seawater.
In my opinion, you shouldn't try to live in a sterile bubble. I actually make an effort to expose myself to dust occasionally to try and build up some kind of immunity—you know, sweeping or something along those lines.

As for the sneezing, my sinuses are a total disaster; I'm blowing my nose 365 days a year.
I HATE IT!

Unstoppable 😍
I deal with dust mite allergies too, but I don't just ignore it... I actually have allergic asthma, so I start choking up if things get bad. I have to manage a whole different cocktail of medications for that. For you, I think Claritin or Flonase might be your best bet. Maybe just one pill a day... and you should probably dust your room a bit more often. Honestly, I’d just toss the down pillows and those stuffed animals. (I could never bring myself to do that with my plushies, even when my mom tried to hide them all in a dark storage bin in the attic—I ended up digging them all out, haha). Talk to your doctor about it. And don't stress too much; this is such a common thing, and you're actually lucky you aren't dealing with the severe reactions. That's about it.

Brenda Alvarez12 said:Has anyone here dealt with dust mite allergies? How did you treat it? Did you ever actually get over it?
What kind of treatment is there?
I've had a dust mite allergy for a long time now; whenever they're around, I start sneezing. I'm 15 years old.

You can't truly heal from something that's constantly surrounding you or exerting influence over you... and that goes especially true for allergies... all you can really do is mitigate the fallout and try to manage the reactions as best you can.

I deal with allergies myself. God forbid I walk into a cloud of dust without having taken a pill, though I try my absolute best to avoid those triggers entirely.
I’d suggest heading over to a local used bookstore and picking up a guide on herbal medicine. Personally, I swear by it.
The real distinction between herbs and pharmaceutical drugs is that plants work more gradually, but they don't come with those nasty side effects.
So, it’s worth the investment, especially since you aren't in a rush—this is just a part of life you have to manage.
Find a remedy and take it steadily, following the dosage instructions daily, and after a while, you'll start feeling much better.

That said, I don't think it's wise to live in total isolation. You need to expose yourself occasionally—whether it's visiting a riding stable, spending time with a cat or dog, or even just sweeping up some dust. If you live in a completely sterile environment, you won't build any real immunity for when your body inevitably has to fight back against dust and build up its defenses!

p.s. You might also want to look into Levetin; it’s a bit gentler on your system since it doesn't hit your liver quite as hard as Claritin—or Rinolan, which is basically the same thing from the same manufacturer.

If you dig through some of the older threads, you can actually find one
that I started last year about this exact same nightmare....

I didn't realize 100% that we were dealing with bed bugs back then—last year I just couldn't
get rid of them, even using those spray insecticides or
one of those hand sprayers filled with Benzyl benzoate that I used to
douse the bed... eventually, I just gave up and replaced the whole bed and the mattresses....

And everything was fine until the weather warmed up again this year... now, it's happening all over again...
honestly, I can't even begin to tell you how pissed off I am, because if this keeps up, I could be
dealing with this crap all the way until autumn...

WHAT CAN I USE TO KILL THEM? HOW DO I WIPE OUT THIS DISGUSTING SWARM THAT'S BITE-BITING ME ALL NIGHT?!?!?!?!😠 😠

Thanks in advance for any help...

If you’re feeling those bites, you’re likely dealing with either fleas or lice, or something along those lines.
Do you have any pets at home? If so, it’s probably fleas; if not, lice seems more likely.

Dust mites—which typically inhabit things like bedding, carpets, or upholstery—aren't actually visible and they don't bite. They mostly just trigger allergies in sensitive people.

Generally speaking, when it comes to killing off bacteria, mites, or bugs, I know steam disinfection is quite effective, and it's a safe way to go about it.

I also managed to find a useful link here in case it turns out to be lice.
http://www.publichealth.gov/lice/ddd/lice.htm

I found something else as well; it could be bed bugs. I read somewhere that they tend to lie dormant during the winter, which might actually align best with how you described your situation.
There are some photos of the insect there, so you can compare them to these little monsters.
http://www.epa.gov/pests/bedbugs
And here is a more detailed description in English:
http://www.hsph.harvard.edu/bedbugs/

From what I understand, the real issue with them is that they hide in cracks, walls, floors—everywhere. That would explain why simply replacing your mattress didn't solve the problem.
It might be worth looking for a professional to help you get rid of these pests once and for all.

shadowviper12 said:If you dig through some of the older threads, you can actually find one
that I started last year about this exact same nightmare....

I didn't realize 100% that we were dealing with bed bugs back then—last year I just couldn't
get rid of them, even using those spray insecticides or
one of those hand sprayers filled with Benzyl benzoate that I used to
douse the bed... eventually, I just gave up and replaced the whole bed and the mattresses....

And everything was fine until the weather warmed up again this year... now, it's happening all over again...
honestly, I can't even begin to tell you how pissed off I am, because if this keeps up, I could be
dealing with this crap all the way until autumn...

WHAT CAN I USE TO KILL THEM? HOW DO I WIPE OUT THIS DISGUSTING SWARM THAT'S BITE-BITING ME ALL NIGHT?!?!?!?!😠 😠

Thanks in advance for any help...

Hahahaha,

Do you even have the slightest clue what mites actually are??? 😕

I'm with ironsurfer8 on this one..
Dust mites are microscopic, and they mostly just feed on dead skin cells. You’ve basically lived with them since the day you were born and you'll die with them. Right now, you probably have millions or even billions of them on you..
Usually, they aren't a problem unless you suffer from allergies. For allergy sufferers, the issue is typically when they attach themselves to dust particles—that combination of pollen or dust plus the mite is what causes the irritation..
If you're actually feeling a physical bite, it might be ear mites, or if you have pets, it could be fleas. It’s hard to tell the difference if you aren't experienced..
Then again, you could also deal with bed bugs, stink bugs, ants, or other similar pests invading your living space..
So, it's time to take action..

I suspect it might be fleas, because their life cycle really picks up during these warmer days, and they breed at an incredible rate. You almost don't see them in the winter since larval development depends so much on the outside temperature..
It doesn't even matter if there's a pet inside with you—what matters is whether they've been there or if there's a way for them to get into at least one part of your home. For instance, if your room is above a garage where cats hang out, a flea could easily jump through a window (they can leap about 4 to 5 feet in the air)
Time to call in the exterminators and get this handled..

If you happen to speak English...🙂

Honestly, I don't actually feel them biting me—that was more just me being dramatic
during a moment of total frustration...

Those little pests are basically invisible, so I don't even realize when they're biting; I just wake up
with this mild itching on my legs (mostly the back of my legs,
and the upper part of my buttock, if I'm being blunt) and then, because I can't stop scratching,
it turns into a little sore, kind of like those itchy spots you get from a wasp sting that just keeps getting worse...

I don't have any pets in the apartment, and I definitely don't have thick carpeting
on the floor—just standard hardwood...

You're probably right about the bedbugs; they fit the description... it's just that in
the link you sent, it says they're about 5mm big, and if something that large were
crawling all over my bed, I'd definitely notice it...

I don't think it's ear mites because, as far as I can tell, once they
get under the skin and start doing their thing, that's where the trouble is. I don't think that's the case here because when I
switch up where I sleep for a few nights, the old sores heal up and new ones don't
show up...

Yeah, I think I might actually have to call in some professionals... I tried the whole
thing where I leave the mattress out in the sun all day, which helps a tiny bit, but
by the next day, the little monsters are back in business and eating again...

Thanks so much for the help!!!! 👍 👍

slygull92 said:Hahahaha,

Do you even have the slightest clue what mites actually are??? 😕

Honestly, it hurts my soul just trying to figure out if we're dealing with mites, fleas, or straight-up dinosaurs at this point...

I JUST WANT THEM DEAD!!!!
🙂 🙂 🙂 🙂

quiethound45 said:I'm with ironsurfer8 on this one..
Dust mites are microscopic, and they mostly just feed on dead skin cells. You’ve basically lived with them since the day you were born and you'll die with them. Right now, you probably have millions or even billions of them on you..
Usually, they aren't a problem unless you suffer from allergies. For allergy sufferers, the issue is typically when they attach themselves to dust particles—that combination of pollen or dust plus the mite is what causes the irritation..
If you're actually feeling a physical bite, it might be ear mites, or if you have pets, it could be fleas. It’s hard to tell the difference if you aren't experienced..
Then again, you could also deal with bed bugs, stink bugs, ants, or other similar pests invading your living space..
So, it's time to take action..

I suspect it might be fleas, because their life cycle really picks up during these warmer days, and they breed at an incredible rate. You almost don't see them in the winter since larval development depends so much on the outside temperature..
It doesn't even matter if there's a pet inside with you—what matters is whether they've been there or if there's a way for them to get into at least one part of your home. For instance, if your room is above a garage where cats hang out, a flea could easily jump through a window (they can leap about 4 to 5 feet in the air)
Time to call in the exterminators and get this handled..

If you happen to speak English...🙂

I live on the 8th floor of an apartment building, and the only animal nearby is my neighbor's
"prize-winning" Golden Retriever that they pamper so much it's ridiculous
There is zero chance that dog has fleas😁
No cats wandering around here, and no other animals in the vicinity either...

What are the actual symptoms of fleas??? Like I said, what I'm feeling
is like a mosquito bite, just turned up to about a level 7 in terms of how long it lasts
and how much it itches....

And most importantly: how do I kill them??? 🙂

PS. Did you mean DDT???

shadowviper12 said:I live on the 8th floor of an apartment building, and the only animal nearby is my neighbor's
"prize-winning" Golden Retriever that they pamper so much it's ridiculous
There is zero chance that dog has fleas😁
No cats wandering around here, and no other animals in the vicinity either...

What are the actual symptoms of fleas??? Like I said, what I'm feeling
is like a mosquito bite, just turned up to about a level 7 in terms of how long it lasts
and how much it itches....

And most importantly: how do I kill them??? 🙂

PS. Did you mean DDT???

Professional exterminators handle this stuff—pest control, disinfection, etc.
Or, more simply put, they're the people who come in and spray apartments to deal with various bugs (mostly cockroaches and moths) and fight off infestations. 😬
Technically, it falls under "DDD," which includes deodorizing, though most people just call it DDD, and things like scenting or refreshing a room aren't applied all that often anymore. 🙂

Could they just be regular mosquitoes or gnats (those tiny black or sand-colored flies that also bite and sting—though I doubt they'd fly up this high since they don't have much of a range)?
Maybe try using a mosquito repellent plug-in?

If we are talking about dust mites... just mix up a solution in a bottle using one of those nice fine-mist sprayers—just water, lavender essential oil, and tea tree essential oil. Use that to spray down mattresses, pillows, and everything else... it absolutely kills them off... though I must admit, the scent can be a bit intense...

Now, if you're dealing with fleas... well, I'm afraid I can't offer much help there...

But honestly, I have a hunch those aren't dust mites... you wouldn't even notice them... it's likely some much larger pests causing trouble...