http://www.earthclinic.com/CURES/itchy-butt.rss http://www.earthclinic.com/template_img/logo.jpg http://www.earthclinic.com/CURES/itchy-butt.rss Anal Itch Remedies like Apple Cider Vinegar on Earth Clinic, Your Source for Natural Cures! Sun, 19 May 13 17:16:07 -0500 en-us http://www.earthclinic.com/Redirect.php?pageLink=/CURES/itchy-butt.html&name=CREME_120731 /CURES/itchy-butt.rss1 Fri, 03 May 13 22:56:59 -0500 [BETTER BUT NOT CURED] Pat from Norco, Ca writes: "I have been going absolutely crazy with (embarassing!) anal itching. However, today, I tried a cream I bought in Mexico, called \"Comazol. \" The key ingredient is Ketoconazol. This is a prescription in the States. (Not a prescription in Mexico) However, perhaps, it would be available on a Canadian website... Not sure. It was absolute MAGIC! Everything (including my vaginal area, which also itched) stopped itching within ten minutes. Not sure if it\'s a \"cure, \" yet. Praying it is. Hope this helps someone.... " http://www.earthclinic.com/Redirect.php?pageLink=/CURES/itchy-butt.html&name=IRON_100270 /CURES/itchy-butt.rss2 Sun, 24 Mar 13 18:19:48 -0500 [YEA] Ss27 from Ny writes: "There is a definite correlation between anal itching and anemia. I had it for several months and tried various topical solutions which only temporarily relieved it, but had bloodwork for annual exam and was low on iron, although not deficient. Once I started taking iron supplements and including more iron-rich foods in my diet the itching was gone and has not returned. Coffee and alcohol are irritants and also deplete you of iron. " http://www.earthclinic.com/Redirect.php?pageLink=/CURES/itchy-butt.html&name=CO_100147 /CURES/itchy-butt.rss3 Wed, 20 Mar 13 22:48:04 -0500 [YEA] Fellow Sufferer from Eastern Usa, Usa! writes: "After suffering from anal itching for well over a year I finally found something that works!! No burning vinegar, (which did help but the itch was always back the next day or two) Pure Virgin COCONUT OIL!! I haven\'t suffered the itch in a month. Trust me, that in itself is a miracle. Instead of burning or itching more at first like the vinegar or baking soda or peroxide it actually soothes. If I start feeling it come back I just add some more. I hope you all can find some of the relief that I have found with coconut oil! " http://www.earthclinic.com/Redirect.php?pageLink=/CURES/itchy-butt.html&name=COFFEE_93111 /CURES/itchy-butt.rss4 Sun, 03 Mar 13 15:08:50 -0600 [YEA] Stevesall from Renton, Wa writes: "I see many remedies posted on this site regarding anal itching. Some remedies gave good results or temporary results. In my case, I finally figured out it was coffee causing my constant itch and burning. It wasn\'t because I had a cortisone cream or apple cider vinegar deficiency, the itch was caused by drinking coffee. Fortunately, I drank only 2 cups max a day, so quitting it did not cause the withdrawl sypmptoms when I quit. Because I suspeceted coffee, I abstained for 3 days and the itching and burning disappeared. I wanted to see for sure if it was from coffee so I had a few cups two days in a row and on the third day, the itching returned. I only have one cup of coffee every other day and there\'s no problem. If you drink coffe and have a constant itch and you want to rid yourself of the nuissance, totally give up coffee for 3 or 4 days. When it works for you, you will thank me. Leave feedback if it works for you. Thanks " http://www.earthclinic.com/Redirect.php?pageLink=/CURES/itchy-butt.html&name=MR_90349 /CURES/itchy-butt.rss5 Sat, 29 Dec 12 09:54:08 -0600 [BETTER BUT NOT CURED] Es from Abdn, Uk writes: "I\'m not saying this is an all out cure, this is a basis for a cure, people are different, have different tolerances allergies etc. So try work around the following, with me it was peanuts and I\'m sure the itch is caused by food and aggrivated by stress, stress causes sweat and so the cycle goes on... So you want to look at what you do throughout the day... Your food intake and your personal hygiene. For awhile I was plagued with a serious itch. I do a lot of sports so I sweat a lot and also shower a lot so I\'m sure this contributed, as well as that I ate a lot of peanut butter and cycled a lot.. All of which promoted the itch. At its peak, late at night it was like something was tickling my but and worst case I scratched my butt at the gym... Not nice at all. After some serious searching on the internet nothing was found and so I began to try and work the itch out for myself. I changed from using ordinary toilet roll to baby wipes to clean myself - Toilet roll makes the itch worse also tiny fragments are left this imo makes the itch worse and you are never properly clean... Baby wipes clean away more of the waste. I got myself some pinworm tablets, just in case this late night tickling sensation was the female laying her eggs... Very clever cycle, Lays eggs in a mucus which causes anal itching, the area is scratched and the eggs transfer to the fingers, underneath the fingernails and ultimately into the mouth. So for awhile hygiene was a priority, finger nails scrubbed with a scrubber and underwear changed twice daily or after using the loo - This was to prevent the transfer of any pinworm eggs, if this was the problem. The pinworm tablet seemed to work, my ass area seemed drier and this is after 2 weeks and the itching had subsided considerably. Sometime after I bought a big bag of cashews and the problem appeared and so obviously my itch was caused by peanuts and aggrivated by the cycling, sweaty sports and using toilet tissue. In summing up the best thing to do if you have a seriously itchy but is the following. 1. Buy baby wipes to clean yourself insted of toilet roll/tissue 2. Buy new cotton underwear 3. Buy and take pinworm tablet [I didnt know if I did or did not have pinworm] 4. Check your diet, peanuts caused my itch 5. Change underwear twice daily, if doing sports more 5.1 If you sweaty, use a baby wipe to clean yourself, the salt in the sweat will make the itch worse 6. Hot baths provide some relief but dont really stop the itch you need to follow some of the above steps 7. People spend more time sat in front of a computer, so if you do buy a soft cushion to sit on To date the itch is all but gone just some minor irritation remains. At its peak I could of used a fork to scrape and scratch away so bad was the irritation.. And for all you fellow sufferer\'s you have my sympathy...lol " http://www.earthclinic.com/Redirect.php?pageLink=/CURES/itchy-butt.html&name=OTC_90239 /CURES/itchy-butt.rss6 Wed, 26 Dec 12 16:12:49 -0600 [YEA] Wisdom Ace from Port Huron, Michigan writes: "I have used ointment for this after showering. Just an amount the size of the end of your finger is all it takes. After drying real good with a towel I dry completly with a hair dryer then I apply a small amount of Ointment to the hemmoroid and anus area. Thats it. It\'s a very old remedy. I live in Michigan and can only find it at one Walgreen\'s store in town. Active ingredients: Camphor, 3.0%, anti itching. Phenol, 2.5%, anesthetic. Tannic acid, 6.6% astringent. Other ingredients: Petrolatum, Bees Wax, Lavender Oil The trademark is PBO and it\'s in a yellow container. could be in a tube or a small plastic jar of 3oz. My mother and Uncle used this preparation for years with success. Thats why I use it too. " http://www.earthclinic.com/Redirect.php?pageLink=/CURES/itchy-butt.html&name=MR_88589 /CURES/itchy-butt.rss7 Thu, 15 Nov 12 22:20:07 -0600 [YEA] Jay Jay from Sydney, Nsw Australia writes: "Both me and my partner had the itch. It was excruciating! I tried ACV and this definitely stopped it for a while but man it hurt! When it came back I tried ACV again taping it on overnight as some had suggested and holy crap the next day INFECTION!!!!!!! White pussy and open sores disgusting mess. WTF!!!! OWWWWWWWWWW sad sad sad. Luckily I have a silver colloid machine. I soaked a soft cotton ball in silver and gently wedged it against my anus and kept it there overnight. Next day was not infected and 80% better! I cut fresh pieces of aloe vera leaf and soothed it on to heal the sores - sticky, icky but oh so soothing. One week later - Fixed the sores But my butt was still itchy! Decided to bring my own brain back into gear. Most problems that I\'ve had over the years have been due to parasites. Even though there was NO visible signs of parasites I remembered that it is always a good place to start. Used tablets that contained Black walnut, Chinese Wormwood, barberry, ginger, gentian, thyme oil, cinnamon bark oil. We are both now itch free, a lot happier and a tiny bit (heaps) embarrassed! Lol " http://www.earthclinic.com/Redirect.php?pageLink=/CURES/itchy-butt.html&name=BAPE_86097 /CURES/itchy-butt.rss8 Wed, 26 Sep 12 17:18:14 -0500 [YEA] G from Wherever, Fl, USA writes: "I suffered from an itchy butt for about 4 or 5 years. And this wasn\'t just an occasional off-and-on itch either. This was EVERY DAY. It was horrible. Especially at night. It was impossible to get a good night\'s sleep. And I loves me some sleep. That was probably the worst part. And I tried everything. Apple cider vinegar. Coconut oil. Tea tree oil. Rubbing Alcohol. Zinc Oxide. Nothing worked. And then I tried a banana peel. I had used it before on warts with success, but I didn\'t realize its potential for other skin ailments until I read about people using it for dermatitis and eczema. So I figured I\'d give it a go. I took a banana peel. Scraped off some of the inside gunk. Not all of it. Just enough to not make a total mess in there. And then I just kinda stuck it in between my butt cheeks and left it there for an hour or so. When I first applied it, the itch became worse. But it\'s important to resist the urge to remove the peel. After a few minutes the intense itching should go away. To my surprise, the next day my itchy butt had diminished significantly. I finally was able to have a good night\'s sleep. However, I\'m not entirely cured. I find that I have to do this every few days. Also, alcohol is a huge factor for me. If I drink, the itch and soreness quickly returns, so I have to limit how often I over-indulge in alcohol. But the banana peel gave me my life back. Give it a try. All hail the almighty banana peel!! " http://www.earthclinic.com/Redirect.php?pageLink=/CURES/itchy-butt.html&name=ACV_84808 /CURES/itchy-butt.rss9 Sun, 02 Sep 12 21:34:09 -0500 Itchy Boy\'s Mom from Boston, Ma writes: "Everyone here is so good natured about this uncomfortable problem. My poor 11 year old has had an itchy butt on and off for a couple of months. We have tried Prep-H and that does next to nothing. By the time we get to the doctor the symptoms have disappeared. Hoping a specialist can rule out other things, but in the meantime I am going to see if he is willing to try the ACV followed by aloe. He does sit on his butt a lot while playing video games (but manages to play outside a lot too! ) and he sits on a donut pillow, but I bet that contributes to his condition. Anyway, thanks for the advice, and I will post again once we try the ACV and aloe. " http://www.earthclinic.com/Redirect.php?pageLink=/CURES/itchy-butt.html&name=NHC_76457 /CURES/itchy-butt.rss10 Fri, 30 Mar 12 09:22:28 -0500 [YEA] Lynne from Winchester, England writes: "I suffered from this for over 3 months. I was too embarrassed to go to the doctor and also thought it was such a tivial thing I should be able to clear it myself. I tried every remedy on earth clinic and then some! Took some over the counter tablets for worms just in case. Kept scrupulously clean. Nothing worked. I went to the doc and he prescribed a cream that contains nyastin and 0.5% (VERY WEAK) hydrocortisone. Nyastin cures fungal infections, hydrocortisone often for things like eczema and bites. Worked from the first application and only applied it twice a day for a couple of days. UNBELIEVABLE TOTAL CURE! I imagine that this could be available over the counter or easily on the net. The name begins with T and ends with \"dene\" 3 years later it came back. Being a slow learner I still tried every home remedy . Had forgotten the name of the cream. Gave up and went to the doc yesterday Itch free from the first application and will continue it for a few days to make sure.Never had any fungal problems in my life which is good for a woman, no thrush or athletes foot. I am 60 and did not think I ever got \"sweaty \" down there. I have noticed others have commented that high carbs and nuts have caused their symptoms and I must admit I have been eating lots of carbs and just got a thing for eating loads of nuts over the last 3/6 months so they could have something there. Hope this helps someone else. " http://www.earthclinic.com/Redirect.php?pageLink=/CURES/itchy-butt.html&name=VITE_75203 /CURES/itchy-butt.rss11 Wed, 07 Mar 12 09:17:19 -0600 [YEA] Laurence from Glen Ellyn, Illinois writes: "Was being driven insane by this until I read about piercing a cap and squeezing the oil on the afflicted area. It was instant relief. I now include a daily E capsule for both ends. " http://www.earthclinic.com/Redirect.php?pageLink=/CURES/itchy-butt.html&name=BIDET_72696 /CURES/itchy-butt.rss12 Tue, 31 Jan 12 12:41:00 -0600 [YEA] Joann from Bentonville, Ar writes: "A bidet made my anal itching all go away. I had wanted one for years, but we didn't have hot water near the stool. I decided to get one anyway and use cold water only until we could run a hot water line to it. My husband hooked it up in just a few minutes. He turned off the water, unscrewed the water line to the stool, then screwed a bidet connection that fit to the water line and the bidet. Water then can go to the toilet, when it is flushed or the bidet, if it is turned on. Everything to hook it up was included. This one isn't electric and it works great. I bought it on sale at Amazon for $79. The first week the water seemed a little cold and it was summer time. (My daughter said it gave her frost bite. ) I got used to it being cold and it doesn't bother me at all even in the winter time during zero weather. The water to the bidet stays in the waterline in the bathroom and the chill dissipates between uses. I have used it and it didn't bother me. I have a range of motion problem, so it was very hard to wipe, I had to lay down to clean myself and it would take at least 10 minutes 4 times a day. I get cleaner with the bidet. I sometimes use a hand held bidet with warm water and hand lotion or oil in it to rinse after I have used the stool bidet. The company offers a hand held bidet with the toilet bidet sometimes. A hand held is good when you are away from home but the toilet bidet is a lot better. " http://www.earthclinic.com/Redirect.php?pageLink=/CURES/itchy-butt.html&name=ALKALIZE_71416 /CURES/itchy-butt.rss13 Sun, 15 Jan 12 12:45:47 -0600 [YEA] Naturedoc from Los Angeles, California writes: "I too found much of the feedback on anal burning & itching very funny.. Though I know its very a very personal & distressing problem. My experience is that its usually due to a. general acidity of the system: this can be remedied quite quickly by drinking plenty of raw vegetable juice made & drunk right away.. Especially carrot with a green apple & a little fresh ginger added. And, an enema with warm water with a 1/4cup of liquid chlorophyll added. You'll be amazed how 'miraculously' the burning will disappear. b. worms Believe it or not, worms in the colon (large intestine) are more common than one would imagine. In this case Before breakfast, 3 cloves of raw garlic, chopped well & left to sit out on the chopping board for 15mins, then swallowed down with a glass of water.. (3 Beanos tabs taken with will prevent gas) then eat a bowl of oatmeal or toast for breakfast. The garlic taken as above every morning for 7 days will kill any invaders, & help to lower blood pressure & cholesterol levels. Plus its a marvelous anti fungal, anti viral & anti bacterial. Again, take the warm water enema with the added 1/4cup of liquid chlorophyll once a day (I recommend Dr. Jensens liquid chlorophyll). Topically I have found applying a warm moist wash cloth to the rectal area followed with a good smear of wheat germ oil is very soothing. As another person mentioned Virgin Coconut oil is also very helpful ..However, alkalising the system with fresh vegetable juices (not fruit), & relieving the bowel of some of its waste with a simple natural non painful enema (as mentioned in the Bible) is THE solution in my opinion. (one can buy the hotwater bottle with enema attachments at any big pharmacy) " http://www.earthclinic.com/Redirect.php?pageLink=/CURES/itchy-butt.html&name=ZINCOXIDE_71208 /CURES/itchy-butt.rss14 Thu, 12 Jan 12 23:08:52 -0600 Wintomd from Mount Pleasant, Tx writes: "Anal Itch finally gone. I am 46 and have had the miserable itch since I was 18 years old. I would be embarrassed to tell you everything I have tried but finally found a solution. DESITIN cream (used on baby butts to prevent rash). This is a thick cream that I use once each morning. All the other creams disolve throughout the day or when you wipe and the itch quickly returns. I have gone from feeling like I have poison ivy to forgetting there was ever an itch. I would have paid $1,000 dollars for a remedy but this really works. Good luck. " http://www.earthclinic.com/Redirect.php?pageLink=/CURES/itchy-butt.html&name=GLUTEN_70376 /CURES/itchy-butt.rss15 Mon, 02 Jan 12 12:21:35 -0600 [YEA] Amy from Cleveland, Oh writes: "My Answer for Anal Itch: Go GLUTEN-FREE! This was my answer after a 2-year struggle with itching in various places. Turned out to be a reaction to gluten, an indigestible protein found in many foods. Fortunately, the market is GF friendly, and there are many, many options. Absolutely worth the switch since itching is just one of the many autoimmune reactions of eating gluten. " http://www.earthclinic.com/Redirect.php?pageLink=/CURES/itchy-butt.html&name=RN_66935 /CURES/itchy-butt.rss16 Mon, 14 Nov 11 10:10:17 -0600 Patricia from Hanover, Ontario Canada writes: "In response to Richard from Ls, Wa. I'm not sure what the original part of your post was but when I hear sugars and rectal itching in the same sentence I think of Candida. Sugars of any kind are the food for this yeast and rectal itching can be an indicatior of an overgrowth. We all have Candida in our systems, but it is kept in check by healthy intestinal flora. If an imbalance occurs the "bad yeast" starts to outnumber the "good yeast" and an overgrowth situation begins. The symptoms are vast and varied and can cause fairly serious problems in the long run if not checked. Something for you to check into anyway so hopefully that is helpful. " http://www.earthclinic.com/Redirect.php?pageLink=/CURES/itchy-butt.html&name=CRANBERRY_65811 /CURES/itchy-butt.rss17 Mon, 24 Oct 11 17:40:38 -0500 [YEA] Brat from Flemington, Nj writes: "I have had issues with this for some time now on a daily basis and it is worse with a bowel movement. It is incredibly painful and irritating as you all know. I didn't put two and two together until yesterday when I had cranberry juice, which I started drinking again yesterday for its health benefits and ability to flush out fat. Low and behold today I have had no issues. I don't know what exactly causes the itching and pain, but I had wondered if it wasn't a yeast infection. Even on a low carb diet I still had issues though. In the past I have had cranberry juice and it went away, but I didn't realize that's what worked. Cranberry juice is great at fighting bacteria and yeast and my problem is totally solved whenever I drink it. It must be the unsweetened one that's just 100% cranberry juice, NO other juices or sweeteners (or you can also make your own which I've done before and it isn't hard.)" http://www.earthclinic.com/Redirect.php?pageLink=/CURES/itchy-butt.html&name=CAYENNE_64779 /CURES/itchy-butt.rss18 Sat, 08 Oct 11 23:48:23 -0500 Bill from Charlotte, Nc writes: "I'm going to give you the cure. I tried everything too. I came accross this in dermatologic paper on line so I'm not taking the credit. I had very bad night itch and this cured it immediately. There are two catches to this: Catch 1: You have to do it every night (or most nights). But so what... you brush your teeth every day right? Catch 2: You have to be prepared for intense itching (about 5-7 minutes worth) every night before bed. The treatment is capsaicin cream (0.1%) or less if you can find it. You can buy it right from CVS, Walgreens, etc. In the area that sells muscle pain heat creams (e.g, Heat). This is made from cayenne peppers. You need to use a very very small amount. Trust me when I say if you are using more than a bb size it's too much! Don't think more is better. Apply the tiny bb sized amount. It will spread, don't worry such a small size not covering. Its enough. After you apply it wait for the itch. It will come and it will be intense! But after its gone there will only be a sort of cool feeling. You will sleep through the night. Since you have abrasions down there my friend, the stinging and itch will be worse the 1st week. But, since you are awake for the itch, you'll be able to will yourself not to scratch unlike when an itch comes in your sleep and you're kind of on autopilot to scratch. Good luck. " http://www.earthclinic.com/Redirect.php?pageLink=/CURES/itchy-butt.html&name=YOGA_63102 /CURES/itchy-butt.rss19 Mon, 12 Sep 11 10:52:26 -0500 Yeshwant from Mumbai, Maharashtra, India writes: "Anal itch may be the sign of low circulation in the area. Yogasana has prove useful in such cases. The name is Uddiana Bandha (Abdominal Lift). Google and you would know the technique. Do not be alarmed if you experience pain. It is positive sign. " http://www.earthclinic.com/Redirect.php?pageLink=/CURES/itchy-butt.html&name=TOOTH2O2ASTE_61809 /CURES/itchy-butt.rss20 Tue, 23 Aug 11 03:12:07 -0500 [YEA] Noli from Singapore writes: "I use toothpaste on my anus before I sleep, leave it for 4 minutes and then wash off. Most of my nights are itch-free, but if I dont use the toothpaste the itch comes back. " http://www.earthclinic.com/Redirect.php?pageLink=/CURES/itchy-butt.html&name=H2O2P_58431 /CURES/itchy-butt.rss21 Sat, 25 Jun 11 14:25:26 -0500 [YEA] Redclary from Oklahoma City, Ok writes: "I have tried all of your remedies and have found #1. Hydrogen peroxide on toilet paper of wipes then polysporin healed fast and had instant relief. " http://www.earthclinic.com/Redirect.php?pageLink=/CURES/itchy-butt.html&name=GF_51053 /CURES/itchy-butt.rss22 Thu, 13 Jan 11 12:02:40 -0600 Ec from Homesttead, Fl, Usa writes: "This is a horrible, painful and completely embarassing problem. I was horrified to even mention it to my doctor. Thanks for all the great suggestions, will definately try ACV. The only thing that has worked for me in the past is Gold Bond Powder. " http://www.earthclinic.com/Redirect.php?pageLink=/CURES/itchy-butt.html&name=HAND-SANITIZER_44002 /CURES/itchy-butt.rss23 Sat, 10 Jul 10 10:10:42 -0500 [YEA] Tom from Medford, Oregon writes: "Itchy butt got worse turning into sleepless nights. After trying almost everything, I found out wearing suspenders stop the sweat from running down the crack of my butt and then I discovered liquid hand sanitizer took away the itchies on my butt. Sleeping mighty fine again." http://www.earthclinic.com/Redirect.php?pageLink=/CURES/itchy-butt.html&name=RN_42819 /CURES/itchy-butt.rss24 Thu, 03 Jun 10 09:51:38 -0500 Sara from Sacramento, Ca, Usa writes: "Hello Everyone, I discovered this website last year and since then I am addicted to it. My mom is 73 years old, and I am her care taker. She has a couple of health issues that her doctor could not find any treatment for any of it yet. She has canker sore and her anal is itching all the time. The doctor believes that her anal itching is because of her canker sore. I found Alum through this website and her canker sore is getting better, but she still has the problem with itching. There is also itching on outside of her ears. I would highly appreciate if you guys can help. " http://www.earthclinic.com/Redirect.php?pageLink=/CURES/itchy-butt.html&name=MSMRG_29177 /CURES/itchy-butt.rss25 Fri, 03 Jul 09 12:18:24 -0500 [YEA] PB from Vancouver, BC, Canada writes: "Anal Itch remedy: 5gm MSM/ 2 cloves raw garlic, taken 2x per day at the beginning of a meal. This webpage should mention that Pinworms cause anal itching. Pinworms cause itchy butt by depositing a gel around the anus, where they lay their eggs. Butt scratching is an important part of the pinworm lifecylce. If itchy butt wakes you up at night -- you probably have pinworms. I struggled with anal itch for 10+ years, finding many remedies that cleared symptoms temporarily. I've also tried numerous 'parasite cleanse' remedies, including zapper. I was even tested for parasites and declared "clear". Yet, itching would recur, soon. On a recent trip to India, I discussed my problem with an ayurvedic doctor who diagnosed me with "worms", and prescribed an ayurvedic deworm remedy (krimighnavatika) -- which I took for four months. After two months symptoms had mostly disappeared. This is the longest I had been without symptoms since I could remember. But the symptoms returned when I got off the medicine. I believe the doctor's diagnoses about "worms" to be correct... he told me that the longer I'd been infested (i.e. how many worms and eggs I have inside me) -- the longer I'd have to take the medicine. Four months was not enough. This confirmed to me that I had worms that were not cleared by western style natural health parasite cleanse methods. I've lived and traveled extensively in Central America and in Asia, and I guess I have something from there that isn't seen that often in N.A. and Europe. I could not afford to take the ayurvedic medicine indefinitely. Searching the internet for "deworm" remedies, I encountered a veternary sites that were discussing alternate therapies for worm infestations in livestock. In some searches, there was overlap in discussions between livestock and humans. Somewhere along the line, I ran across a site discussing MSM, administered in super doses causing a choking effect on worms. That site recommended 5gm dissolved in a few ounces of water taken right before the main morning meal and again before the main evening meal. Then with those meals, 2 raw cloves of garlic, finely chopped, or crushed. (I butter a slice of bread, spread the garlic over the butter, and add a slice of cheese... yummy ... and a good antidote for the bitter MSM drink). Don't take more than 4 raw cloves per day -- too much will inflame your stomach and cause cramping. You can eat as much thoroughly cooked garlic as you want in addition to the raw garlic. You stay on this regimen until symptoms subside, then slowly reduce the dose. MSM advocates recommend MSM be used daily (1gm) for health maintenance. Claims are made that it helps move blood to joints, hairs, and nails, and also lubricates cell linings allowing toxins to be more easily removed (which is how it clears worms). I can also claim that, at age 53, my beard has started growing faster, and much less hair falls out in the shower! I have had astounding results with this method -- for the first few weeks there were worms appearing in my bowel movements every few days... about 4 different shapes. I haven't found any worm/parasite images anywhere on the internet to match them to. The most common type is not a worm at all, but looks like a tiny jellyfish, maybe 5mm across. I expect there's probably stuff I can't see coming out as well -- the ones I've seen are all white. I've only seen one mixed in with fecal matter. I hadn't had a worm show up in weeks, then this morning I had one about an inch long -- so it's still not over -- but I'm managing with out the ayurvedic medicine, and I'm happy about that. While I used to be awoken at night by itching, now itch only occurs after a bm. But the degree of itching after BM has subsided considerably. I have also made significant lifestyle changes... Asian style hygiene in the bathroom (i.e. wipe with water) ... always brush fingers and under nails after using bathroom, and before handling food. Avoid handling food with hands, avoid touching face with hands. I can say whatever I have is not communicable (unlike pinworms, which are easily transferred to anybody you touch with your hands)... been in two relationships during these years, and neither partner picked up my parasites."