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[itchyamanda]

I just wanted to introduce myself and thank everyone for being here with me!

[Bee]

Tell us your story. When did you get stuff happening ?

[tcmgpt13]

Hello Amanda,

Welcome to MDR. Glad to meet you.

tcm

[itchyamanda]

ok, so i might need a little time to figure this place out....brain fog set in a LONG time ago! lol

My obvious symptoms started in November of this year, that is the itchy painful spot all over. However, looking back I think there have been signs for much longer. ...

A few years ago I noticed that my hair was thinning and the texture had changed, more brittle and suddenly curly. I simply chalked it up to child birth and having my hair colored. About a year ago one of my nails completely separated from the nail bed. Again, I had an answer, fake nails. My nails are a total mess right now, no fake ones anymore, real ones are lifted with gunk under them. My eyes are dry and itchy all of the time...had laser surgery...solved! I had a baby 15 months ago and it was after that that I seemed to be in a fog all of the time. I assumed it was because I was home with 3 kids by myself all of the time. I have missed appointments and shown up late for everything which in the past I would never even consider as an option..I am irritable and sad a lot, just don't feel like myself. Insomnia is brutal. In Feb I was hospitalized with Colitis and no one had any idea how I could have gotten it. I am still dealing with some gastro issues.

The worst is the skin issue, it is all over! At first it was just red and itchy, it was annoying but I was told it was nothing serious. In the past month however I started picking at the sores because I was convinced that there was a bug under my skin! Now I have painful sores all over my legs, but, hands, arms and chest. The Dermatologist treated me like I was nuts.... I totally lost it and I am honestly still there today. I itch all over and then I am in pain all over. My scalp is absolute agony. It has completely taken over every aspect of my life. I feel I am not a good mom, wife, friend or daughter and I really just want my life back!

Sound familiar to anyone? I could really use some help!

[xiblanque]

Hello Itchyamanda...
Welcome to the forum... It is good you found it... Lots of great info and support here. There are lots of great people here and many great protocols that will help your symptoms. I think that a great place to start is with Carla's excellent list of protocols. Living with Morgellons-Treatment Suggestions
There are always new treatments being posted... so check often.
Sorry this is happening but glad you're here!
Scratchy...
i mean Xiblanque

[fracty]

Hi Itchyamanda,

You have a very cute name but I am sorry you are feeling that way.

Xiblquanque's link is a good idea to get some general ideas to help. Tell us what you have tried and what has helped you, and what has not.

Hope you start feeling better soon!

[dizzy dame]

Hello itchyamanda, We all know what you are going through. It must really be hard with three children to care for. You can find a lot of help on this site. Read the treatment thread and start trying to help yourself heal. I was a mess when I found this site, today I am much better. You found us sooner rather than later and that is good. The sooner you start your protocol the sooner you might find some relief. Of course that is just one womans opinion.

Like you, I think I had this for some time before the outbreak of rash etc. We just don't recognize the symptoms early on....I mean who would think such a thing exists, must less that we could get it! Never in my worst nightmare would I have believed its existence. Now my prayers are for all of us to find a cure and to not give it to anyone else. Wishing you well, DD

[weredIgo]

Hi Itchy,
ALL OF IT, VERY FAMILIAR!
WELCOME


C

[Doc Holliday]

why........manda!,........sure sounds you been through quite a bit now,.......sorry your having such a time,.....but you found a nice place with plenty of good folk,.....I am sure you will find some comfort here,....... Sincerely:......Doc ....... .......P.S. ......if ya ever need some info or more,...just let us know,.....their is always folk here to help.

[janedoe]

welocme itchy, please know that there are good and bad folks on every site, but always remember.. trust your guts and REAL doctors, there are people that will tell you they are the greatest, when they only want to sell you stuff.. you can get better through the grace of God and KNOWING in your heart that you will get better.. ANYTHING can be overcome if you want it bad enough. im living proof... welcome!!