I Felt Something Crawling on My Back in Bed — But the Truth Was Much Less Terrifying

  • other signs of illness
  • Unexplained weight loss or significant fatigue
  • Symptoms that consistently affect only one side of the body
  • A known condition that can affect the nerves
  • Symptoms that continue or interfere with your daily life or sleep

If symptoms are sudden or severe, especially if they involve weakness, confusion, difficulty speaking, or other neurological changes, seek urgent medical attention.

How I Finally Solved My Mystery

After my doctor explained what might be happening, I took a hard look at my life.

I was stressed. Very stressed.

I was