.Searching for a solution I looked into 'worms', even though there were no obvious signs of such in my stool. The WHO recommend, for vast areas of the globe, a twice a year de-worming treatment in humans, just like most pet owners do for their horses, dogs, cats etc.. So I got a prescription free medication: Trilombrin, from the chemist, there are many others. It is a two treatment course, the first kills any adult worms but not their eggs. They then hatch and 14 days later you kill them before they can lay new eggs.
The only side effect was a soft stool and several visits to the toilet each day for the next few days. The 'blocked feeling' quickly disappeared, I became less tired and more alert and amazingly my sight has dramatically improved, what a relief !
I can hear some thinking 'dirty bastard', but we 'responsible dog owners' always remove their droppings with thin plastic bags. We give them biscuits and they lick our hands. Of course we wash our hands thoroughly but: Turn on the tap with an infected had, wash your hands thoroughly and turn off the tap --- there is a possible cross infection (also for the covid virus). After going to the toilet, it's exactly the same cross infection risk ! After walking the dogs at night: come home, switch on the lights, go and wash your hands --- switch off the lights, bingo !
So you have no pets... Most of the fruit and veg we eat comes from abroad. Do you think that the field workers all have toilets and hot water and soap to wash their hands, forget it ! Unpack the food = contamination, turn on the tap to wash it, rinse your hands thoroughly, turn off the tap, bingo ! With meats the chance of infection is far greater.
The chances of picking up a worm infection are endless: cleaning your shoes, admire the flowers in your garden, stroke a cat. Worms can live in their host for years without causing any recognisable symptoms ! But they can affect all of your organs and if left untreated can cause a great many health problems. Perhaps worst of all, your doctor may treat you for many other potential illnesses and never think of worms.
So, if you are feeling down, consider the possibility that you may have worms, even if there are no obvious signs !
Stay safe !
