Possible cause of Morgellons Disease??

[Doc Holliday]

YouTube - Cordyceps: attack of the killer fungi - Planet Earth Attenborough BBC wildlife

[sammy]

Interesting I have felt for along time this was a fungus. but had a derm at hopkins tell me if I had a fungus I would have ring worm. her exact words. sammy

[sojii]

Pull up Janice's old posts. She spent most of her time researching on the internet and posted tons of stuff on the fungal connection.

[Doc Holliday]

Hi sammy, Sojji, just think this could also effect flying insects that may land on a tree & then bite human's?? could be, might be? this video is over 4 years or so, scientist were astounded by learning this, seems we are too!

[MeaganM]

I finally found a specialist and saw him today. He is a doctor and a microbiologist. He told me that he has been researching this for 10 yrs and he specializes in Chronic Fatigue, Gulf War Syndrome, Autoimmune, etc... As some of you may know, I didn't start getting the Morgellons symptoms until I took Albenza for another reason but I have had Chronic Fatigue with pain and heart issues for years.

The doctor told me all kinds of things that made complete sense. He said that I have a blood parasite similar to malaria that he sees in most of these patients that doesn't show up in normal blood tests but they came across it a few years ago in their lab and he's just now starting to publish his findings. He said when I took the Albenza and the Doxy, I had a major herx reaction causing my skin to feel like it was crawling with worms under it. He said that when they first discovered this, they would give their patients anti-parasitics or antibiotics and they all had the same reaction. Some patients would have reactions from just simple foods that contain fungal, bacterial, or parasitic agents or herbal medications which caused the fibers, fungus and bacteria to appear. Or even high fat intake because this parasite thrives on fat.

According to him, my immune system is in overdrive trying to fight this parasite and with the meds, it exacerbated the immune system and the symptoms. I thought I had a low immune system but it's just the opposite (it's a type of autoimmune disease). It will affect wherever the blood flows i.e. my skin, throat, sinuses, heart, etc... He said the parasite has a biofilm that protects it and the fibers and particles coming out of my skin is my body pushing out the fungus and bacteria caused by this parasite. He thinks I picked this up in San Diego where I probably got bit by a bug that had this parasite and transferred it to me.

As far as being contagious, he said like Malaria, if an insect bites me and another person or animal, it can be transmitted but that the fibers are not contagious. He has examined many of them over the years. It's possible that my son got bit and we have the same genetic makeup (immune system) which would explain why my husband is not sick. He put me on a child's low dose antibiotic twice a week to work my way up to everyday and did a blood test. I don't know, it makes sense to me. He said this parasite's biofilm is made of fat so a non-fat diet is crucial because like I mentioned, it thrives on it.

I'm not saying that this is the case with everyone but I swear if he's right and I get better, I will probably kiss the ground he walks on. He even described my symptoms before I could, down to the night sweats and headaches. I didn't ask him but I would imagine that this fungus and bacteria can attract other parasites and insects seen by some Morgellons sufferers.

I found him by accident (actually calling every specialist for weird diseases) and what I really liked about him is that he not only is a microbiologist with his own laboratory but he's not doing it for the money (advertising himself) like other doctors who specialize in Morgellons. He didn't charge me an arm and a leg and even gave me a list of blood work for my doctor to order so my insurance would pay for it. He doesn't have his own products that he wants to endorse like I've found with other Morgellons specialists and actually gave me free samples of meds. I guess I'll know soon enough if he's right. I just thought I would share my experience because he at least put some sanity back into my life. Although he said it could take a long time to get better, it was nice to hear that it's not all in my head and a reason for what I've been going through.

By the way, this was not Dr. Amin. I canceled that appointment when I found this guy.

[jonsi]

Thank you MeaganM for writing such a long and informative post!

It sounds very familiar and I hope you get better. Having someone acknowledge "Morgellons" is the first step, & yes, it does feel good!!!

In the white light,
~jonsi

[Doc Holliday]

Meagan I have C F S and got Morgellons 9 years later from my friends ?? flea infested cat's after helping her as favor, I will never forget that day surely, it seems people susceptible to Morgellons or any other infection has a compromised immune system, I hope you don't have morgellons, it seems you have a good doctor, keep us informed, would like to see how all goes for you. take care & be well.

[Doc Holliday]

Originally Posted by sojii

Pull up Janice's old posts. She spent most of her time researching on the internet and posted tons of stuff on the fungal connection.

I don't think Janice has been here for some time Sojji, but you can always see her old post. take care.

[jeanlong]

Meagan

in the other thread tcm posted saying good results are happening from taking a particular herb which we classify inthe TCMworld as anti-malarial

I believe I became ill after a bug bite too. cant prove it and can't be sure tho.

I have never suffered from night sweats but I did have lesions last year. I am periodically having filaments and itching. feels like parasites too.

however there is a contradiction in your post....either there is autoimmune(body immune system is harming the body) or a pathogen/parasite. can't have it both ways. If the body is fighting a parasite or pathogen the immune response is to try to rid systemic disease.


best
Jean

Originally Posted by MeaganM

...He thinks I picked this up in San Diego where I probably got bit by a bug that had this parasite and transferred it to me.
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He even described my symptoms before I could, down to the night sweats and headaches. I didn't ask him but I would imagine that this fungus and bacteria can attract other parasites and insects seen by some Morgellons sufferers.

[Ghettogirl]

Meagan,

That is great! I hope he is able to help you. What a stroke of luck to find him before your appt with the other doctor. Where are you? I am in California.
Just wanted to let you know I am pleased to hear about this and keep us informed.

Ghettogirl