Living With Morgellons Disease

Because most medical professionals do not acknowledge the existence of Morgellons, if you are suffering the symptoms of this disease (itchy skin lesions, fatigue, vision problems, gastronomical distress, confusion, loss in short term memory, behavioral changes and formication - the sensation of bugs crawling under their skin) it is most likely that you will be treated for other diseases. While the Center for Disease Control and Prevention continues to investigate the syndrome, there is no known cure for this illness. Until treatment or a cure can be found, those who believe they have Morgellons should seek medical help from a team of doctors who are open-minded and progressive in their views.

Because of the myriad of conditions Morgellons produces, a person with the disease for now needs to focus on treating the individual symptoms. A dermatologist can prescribe ointments or antibiotics for the lesions. In some cases, medications for Lyme disease have helped those who were thought to suffer from Morgellons. In other cases, ointments were found to give some relief.

In addition to antibiotics, a medical doctor will most likely run a series of tests ruling out other causes of your symptoms. It is important that those who believe they suffer from Morgellons be patient and themselves keep an open mind as to treatment. Because Morgellons mirrors many other skin conditions, it is possible that you may suffer from something other than this disease.

In addition to skin treatment, it is important that anyone who experiences a chronic illness receive psychological care as well. This is not to say that you are “crazy” and that your symptoms do not exist; but most people who suffer from a chronic condition are prone to depression. Treatment for depression and fatigue is available and may help alleviate some of your symptoms.

You can empower yourself by learning all you can about this condition. The internet has a number of sites devoted to information about Morgellons, such as xxxx. In addition to learning about the disease, you can keep current with any updates on the causes and treatments. You can contact the Morgellons Research Foundation at xxxxxx and register in their data base.

Be leery of ads that offer a “cure” for the condition. While some people have found relief through online cures, no cure or treatment has yet been approved by the FDA.

In addition to learning about the disease and keeping current with new information, it is often helpful for those with the condition to talk to others also suffering from Morgellons. Seek out other people through the internet or though a local support group.

Although Morgellons is distressing at best, take comfort in the fact that it is not known to be fatal. It may take a few years for medical science to catch up with the symptoms and produce a cure, but as of now, the disease is still under investigation. While it may prove difficult to have patience with the disease, realize that you are not alone. At last count, there were over 1,200 people registered with the Morgellons Foundation.

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