Morgellons and People of African Descent

[sojii]

Are there any morgies here of African descent? The reason I'm asking is primarily to find out whether blacks are more or less at risk for Morgellons than caucasions, or the same. I have a young friend who is from Ghana. I'm her informal second mom. She's been away at school and so I haven't seen her since I became symptomatic. But the poor kid, her fiance broke her heart, for the first time she's having problems in her classes (nursing) and not long ago she almost lost her mom. She needs all the support she can get, but she's a very touchy, huggy kid. She's coming home and I want to see her but honestly I'm afraid of spreading this crap. Keeping her "at arm's length" will hurt her feelings and make her feel worse. Does anybody know anything that would help? Are there any studies about morgellons re diferent races?

[Dove]

The devil is not of mankind and therefore does not care what race you are. From my reading it is a global problem.

[sammy]

who is the devil ??? have you seen him or heard from him??wait I think he is at my front door sammy

[sweetiepie2121]

Originally Posted by Dove

The devil is not of mankind and therefore does not care what race you are. From my reading it is a global problem.

The weaker our immune systems are the most vulnerable I believe regardless of ethnic, race whatever you want to call it. Remember...... There is only one race THE HUMAN RACE.

[sojii]

There is a legitimate reason for my asking this, folks. There are some parasites - most notably, head lice - that aren't as attracted to people of African descent as they are to caucasions. The hair shaft of black people is flat, not round as of white people. It makes it difficult for head lice to grab on to the hairs and, although it's not unheard of, it's rare for a person of African descent to get head lice. If morgellons infects first with the hair and scalp as some people think, then it stands to reason there might be a question about the ability of a parasite to latch onto the hair shaft. There are also chemical differences between races, even between nationalities within races. This isn't theoretical; it's real. So back to my original question; does anyone know? Are there any figures regarding morgellons and race? Or morgellons in African nations?

[Baraka Obam]

There are many questions about our situation , such as many women are full blown and the husbands are (QUESTIONABLE TO SAY THE LEAST) symptom free, thats is hogwash but they do not show outward signs or heavy symptoms, is this the result of HORMONES or is it the fact that men do not have a culture growing space, is it?

Then there are other questions such as where were we born, were we born into a culture, such as the 3rd world where this pathogen has been there for a LONG time, MAYBE these people are not as afflicted as they have a antibody, just remember this, sickle cell anemia, WHY ARE BLACKS ONLY AFFECTED, will a child of mixed race, white and black, asian and black be affected, do we have antibodies??????

Maybe just maybe one race is more succeptable, why, maybe the irish ate too many potato's I don't really know, but it seems the largest amount of the people here are women first, then people in their 50's, so tell me true, is this a woman disease, or is it the disease of the 50 crowd.

It is a disease of time is my contention, with a slight amount of varibles it likes best.

Who knows???

[sojii]

How do you know there are more women? Maybe women are just more likely to admit they have a weird disease, respond to questionnaires, put themselves out there?

My interest in the racial angle is that I just don't want to risk passing this on to my "adopted" kiddo when I see her at Thanksgiving. She's a touchy-feely kid, a major hugger who drapes herself on people.

[jonsi]

Hi sojii,

I have two very close friends who have "M" and they are African Americans. One lives in Albuquerque (male) & the other lives in Washington DC (female).

My daughter is 1/4 Native American & she has it too. I thank our lucky stars that we found a wonderful homeopathic doctor & learned how important our diet is.

Peace, in the white light,
~jonsi

[Baraka Obam]

There are a few things i did notice apon getting this, one is I developed what the black man calls razor bumps on my neck. I NEVER HAD THEM BEFORE.

There is another thing I noticed, it seemed when examining the black peoples skin, many of them early on in the beginning, 30 some years ago, when i started to look at ALL PEOPLES SKIN and paying attention to EVERYTHING, before the white children developed the heavy HEAVY forhead bumps, the blacks had this already.

In fact by large, the blacks skin was much worse as far as what you may call acne.

Acne is seen on a white person as a red mark, it is a bit less visable on black skin as a infection as it does not have the tell tale redness, after all acne is not just THERE it is a result of underlaying cause infection.

Acne is just not acne, it is the result of somthing the body see's as invader.

[xiblanque]

Sojii,
There are some who are convinced this is contagious, others who believe that it isn't. Who knows with any certainty. I fall into the middle camp, I believe that it is at times, at least moreso when certain symptoms are being shown. With all the uncertainty and with the horror that this condition does bring to us that have contracted it (HOW?) why act as if it isn't. I'm not suggesting anyone should quarantine themselves (that would be most unhealthy), but rather that certain precautions be taken. Will this be necessary or even effective? I do not know.

However, I believe that if one is expressing certain symptoms that contagion is possible/probable towards others with weakened immune systems, a biological inclination towards this (whatever that may be) and/or prolonged/intimate exposure to close physical contact. This may or maynot include "infested" places such as furniture, homes, environments such as cars, sharing clothing, towels, bedding... etc.

and perhaps along with genetic pre-deposition towards M and their own immune system strength, their medical history may play a part in this.

I think the obvious symptoms are the RedLight symptoms for contagion.

• open or weeping lesions

• any kind of fluid exchange

• feelings of "insect" swarming/biting

there are other symptoms that may manifest but do not provide a vector point for contagion... in my humble opinion.

That is all this post is... M.H.O.

Suggestions for your dear friend's visit... (if you are actively showing these symptoms).

• Arrange for her to stay elsewhere if you feel your space to be compromised.

• Explain to her the reason in a not so scary way. Or be very general and say you have been ill and it may be contagious.

• Make wonderful plans to spend time together in an open environment that is neutral and "safe".

• Step up your routine of cleaning and take care to not wear the same unlaundered clothes twice. This may include carrying a small spraybottle of topical enzymes in your purse

I know these suggestions may not be what anyone wants to hear. I also know that not everyone has the luxury of exercising these precautions.

For those that must be in close proximity with others then I suggest a precautionary routine that includes raw/organic foods and building/strengthening everyone immune system who is in the household.
There ARE many reports of couples and families living together and only one member being symptomatic of Morgellons.

Switching to a healthier diet and becoming aware of and practicing some safe protocols MAY help.

Keeping laundry and bedding seperate may also help.

I must admit, but for my own experience (which leads me to believe contagion is possible... after all, I got this) I DO NOT KNOW.
any other ideas?
Xib

Has anyone ever used a spray such as vinegar or enzymes with essential oils like neem or citronella/rosemary etc as a repellent for those without M?