With records dating back well into the seventeenth century, the so called phenomenon or mostly referred to by the medical care givers as a delusional psychosis’ is today known mainly as Morgellons Disease. The medical profession has continually denied the alleged phenomenon of fiber like strands appearing to grow through the skin and out of the human body as any type of ‘medical’ disease. The have continued to insist that people who insisted they were suffering from these weird symptoms were ‘all’ in reality suffering from a delusional parasitosis and required psychiatric evaluation or treatment. The entomology department of the Oklahoma State University was commissioned to undertake a detailed study of people allegedly suffering from Morgellons Disease and after completion of their tests and studies, even they stated their studies had found no evidence to support this as being any form of disease that may have been caused by bugs or mites and again, their overall opinion was that the people studies were ‘all’ suffering from delusions. This in my opinion is quite a remarkably negative statement to make regarding so many people that are suffering from the same issues.
From my own research into ‘Morgellons’ and having read through endless articles, studies, blogs and other documents pertaining to the subject, I have now formed an opinion on what these strange and differing types of fibrous growth that appear to grow out through human skin should be more accurately referred to. First of all, it should be known that these apparently growing fibers that are being found in humans vary quite dramatically it color, appearance, texture and growth rates. It has been found that many of these fibers when exposed to Ultra Violet light appear to glow in certain areas of their makeup. Therefore, based on my collation of notes and research to date, I have reached an opinion that this phenomenon referred to as Morgellons Disease is in fact a disease of sorts. The common denominator of self growing fibers or artificial hairs that everyone seems so fascinated with are what I have chosen to call here ‘Combined Biosynthetic Nanoids‘ ( Nano Particles ) and that perhaps a better reference to Morgellons would be to say ‘it is more of a process that is occurring within the body’ rather than a normal disease scenario. Current research by many prominent scientists has begun to provide verification that this issue is not of a delusional nature but in fact a real and debilitating syndrome that is genuinely being suffered by a growing number of people in many geographic areas. It is not a figment of Delusional Psychosis as those many medical doctors keep on insisting.
There has been much discussion wherein comparisons and alliances have been considered between Morgellons Disease and human infestation ( Colonization ) by the Collembola Mite, Spring Tails or even other types of mite. In more recent times, within the journal of bionanotechnology there is information with regards to toxicity and diseases caused by nanoparticles Silica. Reading collective information published by 116 scientists, investigators and researchers references and after reviewing the publications of those 116 investigators, you come to realize just like they did that Morgellons is almost certainly a disease and not a hallucination. From personal experience it has been found that many sufferers of both Morgellons and Collembola can become totally exasperated and almost ( If not totally ) suicidal in many cases. It has also been noted that in cases where couples are both affected especially by Collembola, it appears to be the female who is more affected as against her male partner. The overall symptoms and effects always appear to be more prominent both physiologically and psychologically in the female sufferer.
From the continuing research on Morgellons by Oklahoma State University, the following statistical points were recorded and published by Randy S. Wymore, Ph.D. Director of Research, and Rhonda Casey, D.O. Associate Professor of Pediatrics. Morgellons patients differ from classical, delusional parasitosis patients in several areas. They do not respond to antipsychotics, although these medication for those that take them do seem to help with the itching and crawling sensations on the skin, and new lesions continue to appear upon complete cessation of manual excoriation. Due to the sensation of foreign material in their tissue, that has been described as sharp, stinging and/or splinter like, the patient may have discovered the fibers prior to seeking medical care, and may even present them for examination. They also stated that; after obtaining careful patient histories and thorough physical exam, we have determined that Morgellons patients have several important distinctions ruling out the diagnosis of DOP. This population of patients frequently exhibit the following symptoms:
Distinct and poorly healing skin lesions with unusually thick, membranous scarring upon eventual healing. Moderate to extreme pruritis at sites of lesions as well as un-erupted skin. Microscopic examination of these lesions will most often reveal the presence of unusual fibers, which may be black, blue or red. These fibers, which many healthcare providers initially thought to be textile contaminants, are often present in the deep tissue of biopsies obtained from unbroken skin of individuals with this condition. Careful examination of these fibers further reveals that they are frequently associated with hair follicles, and are definitely not textile in origin. Most of these patients suffer from a host of neurological symptoms which can vary in severity from mild to severe. These neurological symptoms include peripheral tingling, paresthesias and varying degrees of motor involvement which appear to progress. Intermittent cognitive and behavioral status changes are often observed and also seem to progress with the severity of disease. This is often referred to as “brain fog” by the patient as they experience a waxing and waning of this symptom. Laboratory findings in these patients are variable, but often reveal eosinophilia and elevated levels of Immunoglobin E. It is worth mention that a large number of fibers collected from a range of patients across the United States were taken and checked against all known fibers contained within the extensive forensic data base of the FBI. No match or even near math was ever found.
This of course is but one small example of some findings obtained through the ongoing research of only one institution. There are many such institutions now actively involved in Morgellons research, together with various foundations and prominent medical practitioners all working to find both the cause/s and hopefully the solution/s of this debilitating health issue that has long been both ignored and denied by the medical profession generally. Current sceptics and Morgellons sufferers should also be ignoring the numerous radical and mainly internet based ‘conspiracy theories’ that refer to the disease as being caused by things such as chem-trails, alien predator parasites, government conceived and induced and so on. All of these publications are based upon uneducated scare tactics and hypothetical hog wash, none of which bears any resemblance to neither facts nor truth.
Again from personal experience and contact with numerous sufferers from all over North America, Morgellons is very real and it does exist and appears to be spreading to more and more people from different walks of live, different social classes, different ethnicities and vastly differing environments. It is true that this issue still retains many mysteries and varied theories and it is also true that Morgellons should no longer be considered by medical practitioners as a delusional parasitosis or a figment of the sufferer’s imagination. Having spoken directly and in some detail with numerous people who consider themselves afflicted by Morgellons, there appears to be no obvious common denominator as to the originating cause of the disease, all be it the symptoms and subsequent affects on life styles can be more commonly associated. These people become literally desperate to find anything that can help them and for many onlookers that do not understand the issues, they can appear paranoid, excessively phobic and in some cases even insane because of what they are now doing and how they go about their daily lives. To the casual onlooker, anything that cannot be rationally explained, seen, touched or previously recorded in text books is automatically categorized as the “unknown” and is therefore treated by them as being strange, weird or made up. Nevertheless, the effects of Morgellons appear to continue their spread around the World and it is showing up more and more in case notes throughout the medical profession, in research laboratories across North America and almost every other country.
During the past year I have experienced patients and sufferers of Morgellons that resorted to what others will consider extremes. Getting rid of every piece of clothing you own including expensive high end and designer labels. Throwing out all of your furniture, bedding, drapes and carpets. Moving around the country living in hotel rooms, renting furnished apartments for a short time and then moving on again. In one case the sufferer quite literally set his own home on fire and watched it burn to the ground completely, then moving on to another state in the hope of leaving behind whatever is infesting his body. These are true facts and real people and what they are doing is neither uncommon nor unheard of elsewhere. What the unaffected world has chosen to label as Morgellons disease, is in fact so real that it is driving many people over the edge as they are being forced to feel disbelieved and that no one actually cares about or even believes their issues. Even the medical professionals have generally proven to be of little help to sufferers for as one Doctor is said to have stated, “How can we provide medications and a cure for something we know doesn’t exist in the first place?” Now there’s a good and practical bed side manner for you!
In recent times there have been numerous references that Morgellons may or could be related to and/or even stem from Lyme Disease. It has also been referenced by some opinions that it could also be related to bodily infestation by the Collembola Mite, wherein it has been suggested that because of other influencing factors these more basic and readily accepted diseases ‘may’ in some way morph into what is being called Morgellons. In reality, most of the currently available web based information appears to still remain a mixture of supposition and hypothesis as there has been no one determining factor yet discovered as being the initial carrier and common denominator that commences Morgellons Disease. Having said this, because of the ongoing efforts, research and diligence of people such as the Dr. Eva Sapi PhD http://www.evasapi.net and the prominent Charles E. Holman Foundation, http://www.thecehf.org some very positive information and results that accurately and correctly relate directly to Morgellons and what may be causing it are likely to become available very soon and of course, this may also bring renewed hope to sufferers.
In the meantime, while debates and research into Morgellons continue their slow path towards results, those afflicted by the disease mainly have to resort to their own research. They spend endless hours Googling the web for information on how they can help themselves even in the smallest of ways. They feel subdued, bewildered, unsupported and overwhelmed in many ways, mainly by the ongoing social stigma and implication that they are merely delusional and that all of their suffering is nothing but a figment of their imagination. Through their searching of the world wide web, they find various suggestions of remedies and even alleged cures for what they are suffering and many of these people end up spending money they no longer can afford on some products and supplement that will in reality do nothing to actually help them. There are a select number of web based platforms such as the Green Tangerine Network that genuinely try to provide help, guidance and assistance for sufferers by collating and publishing the most accurate information currently available on Morgellons and even by providing actual reviews and experiences from other sufferers that have found methods of relief. These types of web site are usually found to have some form of qualified medical staffing behind them and it is clearly portrayed that they actually care about what they are doing for people. Another good aspect of these more professional web sites is the fact some of them will also provide access to a range of products that have already been proven to provide some form of treatment and relief for sufferers, coupled with genuine testimonials and reviews from real people that have benefited from them. Some of the products that have been shown to help are only available through a prescriptive method, meaning that before visitors can gain access to these products and purchase them, they must first undertake a consultation with one of the dedicated registered medical care providers. Subject to that consultation and if any products are recommended or prescribed, the ‘patient’ will then be issued with a unique password that they will use to go back to the web site and access the product pages. This is a very sensible, beneficial and professional approach that also serves to show patients that the web platforms are not simply there as fronts for selling a vast range of hyped type products and supplements.
The effects of Morgellons can be debilitating and devastating to those who become afflicted and much as it may be the medical professional has for many years chosen to ignore and deny its existence, the evidence, the proof, the results but not the cause are now widely known and being recognized. It continues to spread with new cases being recorded all across the globe almost like a secret and hidden epidemic. Yes, there remains much about it that is still unknown but one main and highly important factor has most certainly emerged and that is; Morgellons really does exist as either a disease or an internal process that emanates and appears as a disease. It can no longer be considered as a delusion… yet for our wonderful and mysterious medical profession, it still remains a dilemma.
