Morgellons disease reaching pandemic stage in the US?

How sad we are so good at destroying ourselves.

Thank god we're so good at it or nature wouldn't have a chance.

Wow. I am stunned. I have been convinced once and for all that man-made chemicals have no place in my life.

Quit Pickin It!

Monsanto GM-corn harvest fails massively in South Africa

South African farmers suffered millions of dollars in lost income when 82,000 hectares of genetically-manipulated corn (maize) failed to produce hardly any seeds.The plants look lush and healthy from the outside. Monsanto has offered compensation.

http://www.digitaljournal.com/article/270101

frightening

April Fool!

I wish, but unfortunately, no.

"Hearing buzzing in the head or high pitched sound
Seeing floaters behind the eyes
A change in the sense of smell
A change in the sense of taste
Problems with time and space, and forgetfulness
Feeling like they are a magnet, and like they are attracting things
Feeling like they are surrounded by strange debris
Seeing fibers coming from the skin
Seeing flecks that glow like Christmas tree sparkles"

these are pretty ambiguous symptoms, what exactly is this we're talking about? Said list seems, to me, like a recipe for a hypochondriac's(spelling??) wet dream. This whole thing is pretty vague, I've never heard anything about this before. I gather this is cuased by genetically altered crops?? Is it contagious? Is it deadly? Is it curable? wtf

"Many dermatologists refute the suggestion that this is an actual disease but instead indicate that many of these patients have psychological problems or other common skin disorders. Given the large numbers of individuals who feel that they have this affliction, it will be most helpful over the coming years to have a valid scientific assessment of Morgellons diesease and its possible etiology (or etiologies). One of the chief criticisms by many patients has been that they feel the medical community and other scientists consulted have not been open to the idea that there is possibly an as yet undescribed infectious or physiologic causation for the disease. However it is certainly true that in fact many expert parasitologists, medical entomologists and other microbiologists have in fact carefully examined fibers and other materials expressed or extracted from such patients and found that biological organisms are not present. Although an apparent association of the condition with the presence of Lyme disease has been reported (Savely et al, 2006, Am J Clin Dermatol, 7:1–6), further research will be needed to help resolve the validity of Morgellons disease. Until then, whether Morgellons disease is another name for delusional parasitosis or a real disease entity with a biologic or physiologic basis will remain up in the air"(2007). Atlas of Human Parasitology ?? Im finding alot of mixed information so far

I dont understand how skin lesions with protruding fibers could possibly be over-looked by medical professionals? Either people do or they dont have it, how could it be disputed? Its not like people are claiming to have symptoms that cannot be detected, lesions with protruding fibers would be kind of hard to miss. So why does the term "delusional parasitosis" seem to pop up with any discussion of this purported disease?

I think I might have this. I'm going to see a doctor in a few days. I really hope it's this and not cancer.

Theres been a lot of debate over this disease and I am on the side that believes its a real disease of sorts. Now I do think some people are faking and thats bound to happen with every disease, but I do think this is real.

One of my friends had a roommate who has this and he swears he saw the fibers as well. So, Im inclined to think the fibers are real and not a psychological manifestation. But even if they are, then there is some underlying problem that is causing these specific hallucinations and the other symptoms. So we do need to look into this disease more.

Okay, this is from Wikipedia (I know, not exactly concrete) about the Black Plague. The reports of skin lesions reminded me of what I had learned of the Black Plague back in Euro history in high school, so I decided to look it up and see if there was any kind of connection. One of the three forms, the Septicemic Plague, is frighteningly simmilar. The second quote is particularly interesting in regards to previous comments made above about the connection between Morgellon's and Agent Orange. Also, thanks to this impromptu research, I've become aware of the idea of the Malthusian Limit-something that has been plaguing me (no punn intended) for sometime, though I'd yet to find a term to use for it.

"The disease can result from bubonic and pneumonic plague when bacteria enter the blood from the lymphatic and respiratory systems, respectively. Like other forms of gram-negative sepsis, septicemic plague can cause disseminated intravascular coagulation (DIC), and is almost always fatal. The septicemic plague was the least common of the three forms of the plague. The symptoms would include high fevers, purple skin patches and notorious vomiting."-from article about the Septicemic Plague-one of the forms of the Black Plague.

"Every year thousands of cases of plague are still reported to the World Health Organization, although with proper treatment the prognosis for victims is now much better. A five to sixfold increase in cases occurred in Asia during the time of the Vietnam war, possibly due to the disruption of ecosystems and closer proximity between people and animals"-from article about Yersinia pestis-a bacterium that causes the three forms of what is commonly referred to as the Black Plague.

This almost unbelievable disease has become much more prominent over the last few years, paralleling Lyme disease in some respects. The as of yet unidentified, creepy & painful fibers growing from the sores are a real attention grabber. GMOs are highly suspect among the victims given the widespread random cases from across our country & the world. We may have gone too far by overloading our ecosystem with petro-chemical toxins that we will inevitably ingest. Even climate change is being looked at as the Earth & its inhabitants must adapt to unforeseen consequences of an uncertain future.

http://www.mayoclinic.com/health/morgellons-disease/SN00043

i respect the mayo clinic's site, and this was their answer. you think a respected facility such as this would have better information.

i curious as to why- if so many cases have been reported- have not any med. students picked this up for research. they could be the next big doc.

Altschuler has been studying a disease that sounds exactly like Morgellons disease.

“People were calling us with very similar symptoms from all over the country,” says Altschuler.

The NPA teamed up with the Oklahoma State Department of Health to study the creepy crawlers.

They took skin samples from 20 patients who claim they have the bugs, but were diagnosed by their doctors as delusional.

Researchers found collembolan, a microscopic critter, in 18 of the 20 patients.

Collembola feed on algae, bacteria and decaying matter. They thrive in wet or damp surroundings, and can be found under leaky kitchen or bathroom sinks, swimming pools, and the soil of potted plants.

The report was published in the journal of the New York Entomological Association. However, it wasn't enough evidence to get the centers for disease control to take action.

The CDC told Altschuler that the collembola was not a danger to humans, even though she says the CDC has shown her no specific study to prove it.

The Morgellons Foundation says it was also shot down by the CDC.

If the research on the collembola is right, researchers still have to figure out how serious these critters are to your health, and they have to find out how to kill them.
as copied from: http://www.safesolutionsinc.com/morgellons.htm

OMG!!! Did any of you actually READ this article???

This lady, Trisha Springstead, is a NUTTER!

First of all, NOBODY KNOWS what is causing Morgellons. This is why the CDC is working with Kaiser Permanente to research the disease.
http://www.sfgate.com/cgi-bin/article.cgi?f=/c/a/2008/01/16/BA0EUGEBK.DTL

And if it is caused by genetically modified "agrobacterium", then show me one technical paper published in a peer-reviewed medical journal, accepted by the medical community, detailing the cause of the disease as such. Until then, we have no idea one way or the other.

Now for this "expert" Trisha Springstead . . . This lady says the way to prevent Morgellons is by going "GREEN" . . . to get rid of all the chemicals in your house, to stop using plastics, to use only natural products, to brush your teeth with baking soda and salt . . .

What's worse, is that this lady is actually telling people how to "self-medicate" with her own voodoo herbal remedy:

"Diataomaceous earth is used in cattle feed to kill parasites, funguses and bacteria. It is fossilized hard shell algae and can be used by people too. One teaspoon in four ounces of water for anyone 100 pounds and under, two teaspoons if the body weight is 100 to 150 pounds, and one tablespoon for more than 150 pounds. This should be taken right before bed and nothing else should be consumed until morning."

and then says things like:
"Antibiotics should be shunned at all costs unless there is absolutely no alternative." and "I do believe one of the electrical frequency machines on the market would be an acceptable therapy . . . "

This woman, this "expert", is a NURSE that is using this disease to promote a "green" and "organic" lifestyle . . . which has nothing to do with the disease. She's not a doctor, she's not even a researcher, and she should not even be given the time of day after listening to what she is saying.

The bottom line is that the medical community DOES NOT KNOW what causes this disease. Speculation on the cause is one thing, but prescribing a "cure all" solution is irresponsible at best and possibly dangerous at worst.

I've questioned your judgement and mental capacities before JanforGore, but holy effing sh!t did you drink the kool aid this time . . .

OMG... Awful pics and videos..

Kinda reminds me of Resident Evil, aim for the head people!

Chemtrails.

Here is some info to chew on. I worked for an oilfield chemical company for 20 years, in contact with many volatile chemicals and a herbicide also. Before getting a severance package we were required to sign a statement that we would never sue them in the future for health problems related to possible exposure while working. Now why would they ask for a release? Inquiring minds want to know?