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Morgellons Disease: Is It Real?
Sufferers of Morgellons disease complain of invisible parasites biting their skin. And they get skin lesions from which sprout strange fibers. And mysterious black spore-like specks appear on their skin. Cases of this strange disease seem to be spreading, especially in the Bay area. One theory is that it has something to do with Lyme disease. Or it may be a case of mass delusion. The medical community seems to think it's mass delusion. Most people who show up complaining of these symptoms get diagnosed with 'delusional parasitosis', which is a psychological problem in which people imagine that they're infested by parasites. Not having any medical qualifications at all, I won't weigh in on whether this is a real disease or mass delusion, but some of the behavior of the patients does sound suspiciously bizarre. Take the case of Theresa Blodgett:She gathers up the black specks, the mysterious fibers and the small, fuzzy 'cocoons' she finds on her skin and around her home. She tapes the macabre samples to typing paper, but she said no doctor will analyze the collection. Physicians who glance at the specimens dismiss the lot as stray hairs, clothing fibers, scabs and other common household debris, she said.
So either she really is suffering from something and is desperately but unsuccessfully trying to get doctors to pay attention to her, or she's obsessively collecting house dust and stray flecks of dirt and convincing herself that these things are parasites attacking her. (Thanks to 'K' for the links)
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Total Comments: 570
Category: Health/Medicine, Psychology
Category: Health/Medicine, Psychology
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I had insects in my saliva.....
I still have this things with me, I was lucky that I have seen it when it showed itself to me...
Accidantly or not, it is all unreal...
I have it now for over 3 years...
The Doctor I wnet to was our family Doctor for 30 years...
He told me to come back when I need medication and did not want anything to do with it...
Luckily till today I am free of it...
But it takes a lot of strengs to go on alone this lonely road...
But with the time I did learn a lot about it..
Have been reading books went on the Internet...
But no one will have anything to do with it...
So I learned to live with it...
I am glad it does behave and I feel it behaves like a child.. So when I get mad at it I feel sorry... Strange but true... I would not believe it myself if it did not happen to me...
So I do not blame anyone who thinks I am mad..
They have to have the experience themself...
Warm greetings Charlotte
Posted by Charlotte on Fri Aug 15, 2008 at 10:11 PMI still have this things with me, I was lucky that I have seen it when it showed itself to me...
Accidantly or not, it is all unreal...
I have it now for over 3 years...
The Doctor I wnet to was our family Doctor for 30 years...
He told me to come back when I need medication and did not want anything to do with it...
Luckily till today I am free of it...
But it takes a lot of strengs to go on alone this lonely road...
But with the time I did learn a lot about it..
Have been reading books went on the Internet...
But no one will have anything to do with it...
So I learned to live with it...
I am glad it does behave and I feel it behaves like a child.. So when I get mad at it I feel sorry... Strange but true... I would not believe it myself if it did not happen to me...
So I do not blame anyone who thinks I am mad..
They have to have the experience themself...
Warm greetings Charlotte
Someone please help me.
I have these symptoms.. currently being treated with permithin for scabies.
Also, bitten and tested positive for Lyme about 6 weeks ago. Taking Augmentin for that.
My doctor barely knows what to do for those conditions never mind this.. (symptoms are the same, permithin creme not working.. white and black specks, especially after a hot bath)
WHAT & Where should I go? Im in NJ.
Posted by Desparate in NJ on Tue Aug 19, 2008 at 06:16 PMI have these symptoms.. currently being treated with permithin for scabies.
Also, bitten and tested positive for Lyme about 6 weeks ago. Taking Augmentin for that.
My doctor barely knows what to do for those conditions never mind this.. (symptoms are the same, permithin creme not working.. white and black specks, especially after a hot bath)
WHAT & Where should I go? Im in NJ.
This is a phase one report funded by Morgellons Research Foundation as follows:
MRF
Morgellons Research Foundation
PO Box 357
Guilderland, NY 12084-0357
August 2008 Newsletter
Topics:
1. Microbiologist's report
2. NIH Undiagnosed Diseases Program update
3. The Doctors show
To MRF Registrants:
Microbiologist's Report:
A microbiologist whose work was funded through a grant from the Morgellons Research Foundation (MRF) has issued a phase one report. The microbiologist was clear that the information provided to the MRF in this report was absolutely preliminary and not conclusive in any way. The microbiologist has submitted a request to the MRF for an additional two phases of this study which we hope to be able to fund in the future. The microbiologist's name has been omitted at their request since they do not wish to be contacted by patients and the media and wish only to do their work. You can read this phase one report here: Phase One Report http://www.morgellons.org/Phase%20One.htm
NIH Undiagnosed Diseases Program:
Unfortunately, according to an official at the NIH Undiagnosed Diseases Program, a decision has been made at the NIH that patients with Morgellons disease will not be accepted into this program. We sincerely apologize for this situation, especially for those of you whose physicians already submitted your information to this program. The CDC is continuing to investigate Morgellons disease and will release their findings when they are ready.
The Doctors:
We would like to thank a patient with Morgellons disease for her participation in a segment of THE DOCTORS, a new, one-hour syndicated daytime talk show which will premiere in September on CBS. . We will give you additional information about the date this segment will air when the information becomes available to us. As always, we will update you as quickly as possible when any new information becomes available to us.
Best wishes,
William T. Harvey, M.D., M.P.H., M.S., Chairman
Mary M. Leitao, Executive Director
Douglas Buckner, Ph.D., Associate Director
Janelle Fossen, Secretary
Dale Cowher, CPA, Treasurer
Roy Houchins
Board of Directors
Morgellons Research Foundation
The Morgellons Research Foundation is a 501(c)3 non-profit organization
Morgellons Research Foundation Website http://www.morgellons.org/
Posted by elai in TX on Sat Aug 30, 2008 at 08:31 AMMRF
Morgellons Research Foundation
PO Box 357
Guilderland, NY 12084-0357
August 2008 Newsletter
Topics:
1. Microbiologist's report
2. NIH Undiagnosed Diseases Program update
3. The Doctors show
To MRF Registrants:
Microbiologist's Report:
A microbiologist whose work was funded through a grant from the Morgellons Research Foundation (MRF) has issued a phase one report. The microbiologist was clear that the information provided to the MRF in this report was absolutely preliminary and not conclusive in any way. The microbiologist has submitted a request to the MRF for an additional two phases of this study which we hope to be able to fund in the future. The microbiologist's name has been omitted at their request since they do not wish to be contacted by patients and the media and wish only to do their work. You can read this phase one report here: Phase One Report http://www.morgellons.org/Phase%20One.htm
NIH Undiagnosed Diseases Program:
Unfortunately, according to an official at the NIH Undiagnosed Diseases Program, a decision has been made at the NIH that patients with Morgellons disease will not be accepted into this program. We sincerely apologize for this situation, especially for those of you whose physicians already submitted your information to this program. The CDC is continuing to investigate Morgellons disease and will release their findings when they are ready.
The Doctors:
We would like to thank a patient with Morgellons disease for her participation in a segment of THE DOCTORS, a new, one-hour syndicated daytime talk show which will premiere in September on CBS. . We will give you additional information about the date this segment will air when the information becomes available to us. As always, we will update you as quickly as possible when any new information becomes available to us.
Best wishes,
William T. Harvey, M.D., M.P.H., M.S., Chairman
Mary M. Leitao, Executive Director
Douglas Buckner, Ph.D., Associate Director
Janelle Fossen, Secretary
Dale Cowher, CPA, Treasurer
Roy Houchins
Board of Directors
Morgellons Research Foundation
The Morgellons Research Foundation is a 501(c)3 non-profit organization
Morgellons Research Foundation Website http://www.morgellons.org/
To Victoria Moore in Charlotte, NC RE: Morgellons
My name is Lara and I live in Huntersville,NC. I have been exhibiting symptoms similar to Morgellons for the last 4 months and would love to know the physician that you are seeing. I am soon to separate from my husband(not because of the Morgellons, but it's not helping). He thinks I'm crazy of course and that it's all in my head. I have two small children, have several other chronic illnesses and am very scared, not to mention in misery due to all of the symptoms of everything associated with Morgellons.
I am so glad you found someone one to help you through this. I'm sure it helps!
PLEASE E-mail me back with your DR's name and # if you can, ASAP. I am having a major flare and am feeling very hopeless.
Thank you so much! Best wishes!
Lara
Posted by it's2much on Tue Sep 16, 2008 at 12:46 PMMy name is Lara and I live in Huntersville,NC. I have been exhibiting symptoms similar to Morgellons for the last 4 months and would love to know the physician that you are seeing. I am soon to separate from my husband(not because of the Morgellons, but it's not helping). He thinks I'm crazy of course and that it's all in my head. I have two small children, have several other chronic illnesses and am very scared, not to mention in misery due to all of the symptoms of everything associated with Morgellons.
I am so glad you found someone one to help you through this. I'm sure it helps!
PLEASE E-mail me back with your DR's name and # if you can, ASAP. I am having a major flare and am feeling very hopeless.
Thank you so much! Best wishes!
Lara
Dear Lara,
Please contact Randy at
She knows doctors who care for Morgellon's skin infection.
Sincerely,
elai
Posted by elai in TX on Wed Sep 17, 2008 at 03:15 PMPlease contact Randy at
She knows doctors who care for Morgellon's skin infection.
Sincerely,
elai
I'm seventeen. I've recently been experiencing many of these symptoms reported by "Morgellons" sufferers. Black specks, black, red, blue and white fibers- and let me tell you, these are NOT normal fabric fibers or whatever- if you find a thread from your shirt on your finger, it is easily rubbed or blown off. These aren't. They stick to me, they burrow into my skin. When I try to pull the loose end of one of these off me, it's like pulling a hair. I've been sweating a lot more recently. I've been to three doctors so far and have had all treatments for any "normal" type of skin parasite- some of it worked, if only for a few hours or days. It keeps coming back. Lesions are now starting to crop up.
I have no idea what kind of disease, or skin disorder, or even psychological issue this could be. All I know is, it's driving me nuts.
Posted by Allegra in New York on Mon Sep 22, 2008 at 05:17 AMI have no idea what kind of disease, or skin disorder, or even psychological issue this could be. All I know is, it's driving me nuts.
I too think I have Morgellons, I am in Charlotte,NC and sorry I know this is my second post in hopes to find someone who knows of a physician that treats it in the area. Please let me know ASAP if yo do!!!!!!!
One more thing, I know this sounds insane, but does anyone else with symptoms notice weird things happen when they touch food or clothing? If you do you will know what I mean by this. I will sound too crazy if I go into detail.
Actually I have heard of "Springtails" and Morgellons being combined in the body at the same time. It's like something jumps from my skin to whatever food item I pick up and then there is a white thing in it's place. I know, I promise I am lucide, though I wish I wasn't most of the time due to this horror.
Posted by it's2much on Tue Sep 23, 2008 at 11:35 AMOne more thing, I know this sounds insane, but does anyone else with symptoms notice weird things happen when they touch food or clothing? If you do you will know what I mean by this. I will sound too crazy if I go into detail.
Actually I have heard of "Springtails" and Morgellons being combined in the body at the same time. It's like something jumps from my skin to whatever food item I pick up and then there is a white thing in it's place. I know, I promise I am lucide, though I wish I wasn't most of the time due to this horror.
Try to get an Aloe vera plant,cut the yelly out and rub it in to the sore...
I have my cut out jelly in the freezer and
whenever I am getting the itchyness I just rub
it over with the frozen jelly..
It is good for your face too...
good luck Charlotte
Posted by Charlotte on Thu Sep 25, 2008 at 09:51 PMI have my cut out jelly in the freezer and
whenever I am getting the itchyness I just rub
it over with the frozen jelly..
It is good for your face too...
good luck Charlotte
Here is a Site I did find interesting...
Go to google and type in:
Entities Parasite of the Body of Energy
Than scroll a bit down for more Information to:
Entities: Astral parasites Possesion, clearing.
It made me thinking...
Charlotte
,
Posted by Charlotte on Tue Oct 14, 2008 at 04:13 AMGo to google and type in:
Entities Parasite of the Body of Energy
Than scroll a bit down for more Information to:
Entities: Astral parasites Possesion, clearing.
It made me thinking...
Charlotte
,
Please view this website for information regarding Morgellon's skin parasite disease:
http://www.avianweb.com/morgellonsdisease.html
Posted by elai in TX on Sat Oct 18, 2008 at 01:23 PMhttp://www.avianweb.com/morgellonsdisease.html
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